Environmental Health

partner in
&Your
Safety
compliance

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Organizational Structure
Dr. David Bosserman, Vice President
Administration & Finance
Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice President
and Controller
Don Pierce, Director
Environmental Health & Safety

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EHS Department Organization

D o n P ie r c e
E H S D ir e c to r
J u a n ita P h e la n
A d m in is tr a tiv e
A s s is ta n t

G re g F o x
H a z a rd o u s M a tls .
C o o r d in a to r

S te v e B o le s
H a za rd C o m m .
C o o r d in a to r

D r. D R B a k er
E m e r g e n c y M g m t.
C o n s u lta n t

G re g H o g a n
S a fe ty T r a in in g
C o o r d in a to r

John Dodson
A s b e s to s A b m t.
C o o r d in a to r

R oy M ason
F ir e & S a fe ty
F o re m an

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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 federallymandated 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 A&M 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/Renovation
Plan 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 @ 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 Phones
for 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?
Environmental Health & Safety
120 Physical Plant Services Bldg.
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-7241
Fax: 405-744-7148
www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs
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