Occupational Safety and Health Programs
About The Programs
The University has implemented several health and safety programs to protect employees as they carry out their work functions, and to provide a safer campus learning and work environment for all community members. The programs have been developed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and engage employees in a process of compliance with University safety policies and procedures. Employees and Supervisors participate in OSHA-required training, safety inspections, hazard correction/elimination, injury reporting, accident/incident investigation, safety concern reporting, use of personal protective equipment, safe work practices and safety process improvements. EHS works with the Departments to implement and support these program elements.
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The EHS Department administers and coordinates implementation for the following occupational health and safety programs and activities:
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hearing Conservation
- Respiratory Protection
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Laboratory Safety & Chemical Hygiene
- Hazard Communication
- Fall Protection
- Electrical Safety/Lockout-Tagout
- Confined Space Entry
- Injury Reporting & Incident Investigation
- OSHA-required Training Programs
- Workplace Safety Committee
Safety Committees
University Safety Committee Mission Statement: The Saint Joseph’s University Safety Committee is empowered to examine, identify and correct all potential risks and hazards that might, in any way, endanger the well being of the campus community. This committee meets biannually to discuss safety issues that are of interest and importance to the entire University community
Workplace Safety Committee Mission Statement: Investigates all reported employee accidents and near misses. Recommendations are made on improving the workplace to ensure the safety of all employees. The meeting format is designed to comply with the Pennsylvania Safety Committee certification requirements for Workplace Safety.
Facilities Management Safety Committee Mission Statement: To help provide a safe working environment for all SJU students and personnel. To insure that the Work Safety Rules of the Facilities Management Department are followed by all Facilities personnel. To report any unsafe conditions or acts on campus and provide corrective action where needed within the Facilities Department. Disseminate safety information to all department employees. This committee meets monthly.
Science Lab Safety Mission Statement: To discuss and resolve safety issues that are particular to the science labs in Science Center, Connelly Hall and Post Hall. This committee meets quarterly.
Information for all Safety Committees, including membership lists, and documentation such as agendas, minutes, charters and mission statements can be view in the Nest.