Purchase of hazardous waste storage building for collection point. New incinerator installed for burning of bio-hazardous waste. Increased employee safety knowledge and providing of PPE for staff and faculty as needed. Contracted waste hauler for removal of chemical waste. Chemical waste is centralized in one location.
Biological waste is incinerated as needed.
Conducting formal monthly employee training. Upgrading and implementing University's HazCom Program. Inspecting all Fire Extinguishers on campus and identifying their location on floor plans. Provided a copy of the updated emergency evacuation plans to each Senior Building Occupant. Thousands of safety flyers have been handed out during Student Orientations and Faculty and Staff Conference.