Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University

• Environmental Health Safety

Your partner in compliance
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Organizational Structure
Dr. David Bosserman, Vice PresidentAdministration
Finance
Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice Presidentand
Controller
Don Pierce, DirectorEnvironmental Health Safety
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EHS Department Organization
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Life Safety Code Enforcement

• EHS personnel inspect all campus locations on a
  routine and special basis to ensure the safety of
  students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

If any unsafe conditions are found, the Authority
Having Jurisdiction has the authority to stop the
work and/or lock out the area until improvements
are made.
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Construction Code Enforcement

• All construction, renovation and remodeling of
  any structure owned or operated by OSU shall be
  designed and constructed according to all
  codes/standards that are referenced by the 2003
  International Building Code.

During construction, all projects will be
inspected at regular intervals for safe working
practices, good construction and adherence to
applicable codes. If serious violations are
found, a Cease Desist Order may be issued.
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REGULATORY AGENCIES

• EHS assists the University and its departments in
  staying in compliance with the requirements and
  guidelines of the following Federal agencies

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
• DOT (Department of Transportation)
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Mgmt. Agency)
• NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
• OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Adm.)
• US DOL (U.S. Department of Labor)

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Federal Compliance
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Clean Air
• Clean Water
• Hazardous Infectious Waste Disposal
• Pollution Control
• Storm Water Discharge

EPA has transferred this authority to the
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
(ODEQ) for enforcement.
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Federal Compliance
Occupational Safety Health Admin. (OSHA)

• Asbestos / Lead Abatement
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hazard Communications
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Safety)
• Worker Safety

The Oklahoma Department of Labor (DOL) enforces
the federal OSHA rules.
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Federal Compliance
Department of Transportation

• Regulates interstate shipment and permitting of
  all chemical and hazardous substances.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission establishes
rules and regulations for intrastate shipment
under Senate Bill 809, of the 2000 Legislature.
University Mailing Services coordinates the
shipment of biological and hazardous substances
to and from the OSU campus with EHS and other
University departments.
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Federal Compliance
Emergency Management (FEMA)

• Stafford Act
• Emergency Operations Plan
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Developed the Master Emergency Plan for OSU.
Coordinates tabletop exercises with
administrative staff on simulated incidents
tornado, chemical, ice storm, etc.
Dr. DR Baker, OSU Consultant
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Americans With Disabilities

• The ADA is adjudicated by the U.S. Department of
  Justice. EHS assists the University with ADA
  compliance by

• Reviewing all construction and renovation plans
• Investigating ADA complaints

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State Compliance
State-mandated training requirements

• Quarterly Safety Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Hazard Communication Training
• Respirator Training

These training requirements are part of
federally-mandated safety programs administered
by the State Department of Labor.
EHS safety training coordinator provides the
required training or assistance for the OSU
system and the AM institutions.
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Your Compliance Responsibilities

• Hazard Communication Training
• Quarterly Safety Training
• Workplace-Specific Training

Every department is responsible for ensuring
these training requirements are metincluding
documentation. EHS will work with departments
to help you with this requirement.
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EHS Compliance Responsibilities

• Occupant/Worker Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• Safety Training
• Hazard Communication
• Asbestos Abatement

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Administrative Support
Juanita Phelan, Admin. Assistant

• Construction/RenovationPlan Review Permit
  Process
• Required federal state documentation
• Campus Master Emergency Plan
• Oversee daily operation of EHS
• EHS Webmaster

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Occupant/Worker Safety
Roy Mason, Foreman

• Building Job Site Inspections
• Fire Drills
• Emergency Fire/EMS Response
• Construction Plan Review for Code Compliance
• Fire Alarm Testing Maintenance

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Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Greg Fox, Coordinator

• Chemical Odor Investigation
• Emergency Chemical Response
• Determination of Hazardous Waste
• Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene Plan)
• Fume Hood / Safety Cabinet Oversight
• Chemical Waste Pickup Disposal
• Investigation of Indoor Air Quality Problems

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Safety Training
Greg Hogan, Coordinator

• Coordinates Quarterly Training
• On-Site, Job-Specific Training
• Ergonomic Audit of Work Processes
• Online Training _at_ www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs
• Investigates On-the-Job Injury Reports

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What Training is Required?

• Anyone who is employed by OSU is required to
  receive Quarterly Safety Training as well as
  Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know) Training.
  (HB 1447, 1993)
• Other training may be required depending on the
  job duties of the employee.

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Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
Stephen Boles, Coordinator

• MSDS Master Recordkeeper
• Right-To-Know Training
• Chemical Inventory Lists (CILs)
• Labels and Emergency Notification Signs
• Laboratory Safety Audits
• Phase I Environmental Assessments

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Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)

• Train-the-Trainer Classes (twice-a-year)
• Purpose is to train representatives from campus
  departments to train their fellow employees.
• Right-To-Know Training
• Conducted by trained member of your department
  for all other department employees
• Required within 30 days of hire
• Annual training required thereafter
• Training must be documented

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Asbestos Abatement
John Dodson, Coordinator

• All abatement work on the OSU campus is
  conducted according to the regulations of the
  Oklahoma Department of Labor.
• All Asbestos workers must be licensed by the
  State of Oklahoma and receive annual training.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects

• As part of our mission, EHS funds various
  projects that will make the OSU campus a safer
  place to work, study and live.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
HES Child Development Playground

• Raised surrounding fence to height of 6 feet to
  provide the children with added safety and
  security.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Blue Emergency Phones

• Purchased 30 Blue Phonesfor the Campus
  Emergency Phone Project.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Elevator Emergency Phones

• Purchased and installed emergency hands-free
  phones for all elevators in academic campus
  buildings.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Storm Sirens

• Installed three new storm sirens on campus. We
  are planning to purchase at least two additional
  sirens to cover new student housing areas.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Campus Sidewalk Improvements

• Funded work to remove tripping hazards in campus
  sidewalks and build new sidewalks at a cost of
  more than 160,000 over the past 5 years.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Jewelry Lab

• Provided funding for construction of the new
  Jewelry Lab on the 4th floor of the Bartlett
  Center.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
Laboratory Equipment

• Purchased and installed equipment and materials
  as necessary to help bring existing chemical
  laboratories into compliance with current code.

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EHS Campus Safety Projects
CEAT Design Manufacturing Lab

• Provided funds to install surplus parking lot
  lights, plus purchase and install a Blue
  Emergency phone at this remote parking lot on the
  northwest side of campus.

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Questions?
Questions?

• Environmental Health Safety
• 120 Physical Plant Services Bldg.
• Stillwater, OK 74078
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs

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www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs