Some employees may be required to wear other types of PPE not mentioned in the above paragraphs. If you have questions about any type of personal protective equipment, please contact your supervisor or the Occupational Health and Safety Department for assistance. In order to identify hazardous conditions, it is necessary for faculty and staff to conduct routine inspections of their work areas. Imminent hazards must be corrected immediately. If the means of correction are not readily apparent or available, the condition must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Supervisors are to encourage their staff to report all workplace hazards.
Documentation Supervisors are responsible for maintaining written copies of safety programs and employee training documentation. This documentation is a requirement of most regulatory standards. Regulatory agencies may ask to see these documents during an inspection. The establishment of well thought out emergency plans is one of the cornerstones of an effective safety program. Evaluating potential emergency situations, developing emergency procedures, and conducting practice exercises can help save lives.