Environmental Health and Safety

Mission

In collaboration with human resources, other college departments and vendors, promote a safe work environment free of environmental hazards, guided by the Public Employment Risk Reduction Program and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

Tasks

• Encourage departments to use online software to track hazardous chemical inventories in order to comply in part with Hazard Communication requirements.
• Provide guidance to employee safety training programs.
• Interpret Occupational Safety and Health Act standards and how they apply to Columbus State.
• Track building inspections to pro-actively identify risks and to facilitate needed remedies and repairs.
• Oversee the safe disposal of hazardous and biological waste.
• Schedule fire system inspections and facilitate needed repairs.
• Respond to employee safety concerns and questions.
• Assist Human Resources to identify college safety training needs and to interpret safety standards as they apply to Columbus State.

Contact

Safety Program Coordinator 614.287.3876
035 Delaware Hall