INTRODUCTION
President's
Letter
Students, Faculty, and Staff
Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University is committed to providing a safe and healthy
environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Safety is the
business and responsibility of every campus citizen and can be better achieved
through proper engineering, education, training, protective equipment,
and enforcement of safety rules. The responsibility begins at the working
level and extends upward through Supervisors, Managers, Directors, Department
Heads, and Deans to the highest level of administration. It is essential
that each of you takes an active part in initiating preventative measures
to control and eliminate hazards associated with activities under your
direction.
The University intends to comply with all relevant local, state, and
federal occupational and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.
The University Safety Manager has the responsibility for establishing
and maintaining an effective Environmental Health and Safety Program. The
success of these programs can only be achieved through the cooperation
and support of everyone.
It is my request that each member of our University family accepts the
challenge of maintaining an accident-free and healthy environment. It is
your positive safety attitude, your knowledge of safe practices, and your
actions that will determine the success of our safety program.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dennis McCabe
President
Tarleton
State University Safety Office
The Tarleton State University Safety Office
is responsible for managing safety and health programs for Tarleton State
University and also for working with the Texas A&M University System
in development of safety programs. The overall objective is to maximize
the safety and health of employees, students and visitors at Tarleton State
University.
Programs and services provided by the Tarleton
State University Safety Office include the following:
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Monitor safety regulations
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Develop policies and/or protocols concerning
safety and health issues
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Disseminate information concerning safety
regulations, policies, and protocols
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Submit reports and other required documentation
to pertinent State agencies
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Evaluate facilities to maintain safe work
environments
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Inspect/test safety equipment such as fire
extinguishers and fume hoods
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Report results of evaluations, tests, etc.,
along with recommended corrective measures to appropriated personnel for
action
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Dispose of hazardous chemical waste
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Review construction plans for compliance with
codes and standards
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Assist departments in planning ADA compliance
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Respond to emergencies such as fires or chemical
spills
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Measure environmental parameters such as vapors
or noise
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Provide safety-related training
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Evaluate injury reports for accident trends
and perform investigations as appropriate
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Assist with emergency preparedness planning
for major disasters and coordinate University plans with the local community
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Assist departments in the development of Emergency
Evacuation Plans
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Participate in safety committees and task
forces
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Distribute the Safe T Line newsletter
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Maintain a library of safety audiovisual programs
and relevant safety regulations and nationally recognized codes and standards
Responsibilities
All University employees and students are
responsible and accountable for safety performance and environmental protection.
Tarleton State University Administration
The Tarleton State University Administration
is responsible for the following:
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Providing the facilities and equipment required
for a safe work environment
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Reviewing and approving health and safety
policies and protocols
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Correcting safety deficiencies by establishing
priorities and committing resources, as appropriate
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Establishing methods for disseminating safety
information and policies
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Establishing criteria for implementing safety
policies and protocols
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Establishing a system for safety accountability
Supervisors, Department Heads, and Directors
Supervisors, Department Heads, and Directors
are responsible for the following:
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Promoting safety and loss prevention
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Controlling or eliminating occupational hazards
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Periodically conducting safety and loss control
evaluations
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Ensuring that employees are adequately trained
in safety policies and protocols
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Ensuring that employees are provided with
appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment for safe job performance
Faculty, Staff, and Students
Faculty, staff, and students are responsible
for the following:
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Performing their jobs in the safest prescribed
manner
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Eliminating and/or reporting workplace hazards
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Reporting accidents, incidents, and unsafe
practices or conditions to supervisors
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Complying with safety and health policies
and protocols
Tarleton
State University Safety Manual
The Tarleton State University Safety Manual
has been developed by the Tarleton Safety Office using the old Tarleton
State University Safety Manual and the new TAMUS Safety Manual as references.
It describes program, practices, and procedures to be followed to help
ensure a safe and healthy environment. It is the intent of the University
to comply with all relevant organizational and environmental regulations
and nationally recognized codes and standards. Using the manual's protocols
will complement responsible efforts to foster safe work habits and to maintain
safe work environments.
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