Environmental Health and Safety
As part of Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides services to assist the campus community in complying with applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations, university policies and programs, and best practices and guidelines. Our goal is to improve safety, prevent injury, and promote environmental responsibility through the recognition, evaluation, and control of potential hazards arising from university activities.
Our services include regulatory compliance assistance, consultation, and safety training for university personnel and students in environmental health and safety programs. General areas of focus include:
- Fire and life safety
- Occupational safety
- Environmental health
- Emergency management
Please call 801.832.2529 with questions or to request services.
EHS Plans, Programs, and Procedures
As part of Westminster’s compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements, the following plans, programs, and procedures have been developed to provide safe and healthy working conditions for all University employees.
This policy is the governing document for EHS plans, programs, and procedures which are prefixed with EHS (Example: EHS-XXX). It is intended to act as the policy framework for the following documents which are more specific to types of work and activities which may fall within the job responsibilities of University employees.
This policy and procedure describes the way in which environmental health and safety incidents, workplace injuries, near misses, or hazardous conditions are reported. If you need to report an EHS Incident, submit an EHS incident form.
- EHS-504: Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy and Procedure
This policy describes the fire and life safety rules and requirements for the Westminster campus. If you need to request a variance to the prohibition of open flames on campus, submit an EHS incident form.
This plan describes how personal protective equipment is selected for specific tasks or work where PPE is required. Department and team supervisors must refer to this plan to ensure that PPE selected for work in their area of responsibility meets the requirements of this plan.
- EHS-506: Personal Protective Equipment Plan
This program describes the regulatory requirements which cover the use of respirators in occupational settings. Any department or individual employee who uses respirators as part of their work must comply with the requirements of this program.
This plan describes how hand and power tools should be selected and used for specific tasks or work, and the requirements for machine guarding. Department and team supervisors must refer to this plan to ensure that the selection and use of hand and power tools in their area of responsibility meets the requirements of this plan.
- EHS-508: Hand and Power Tools and Machine Guarding Plan
This program outlines the operation, training, and inspection requirements for forklift and other powered industrial trucks on Westminster campus.
- EHS-509: Powered Industrial Truck Program
This program outlines how work on equipment which involves the control of hazardous energy is to be conducted. This program is also referred to as the Lockout/Tagout Program.
- EHS-510: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO Program)
This program outlines how hot work (welding, brazing, and other work that may generate heat or sparks) is to be conducted.
- EHS-512: Hot Work Program
This plan describes how first aid kits should be selected for use in individual departments and work areas, and how publicly accessible AEDs are inspected and maintained.
This program describes how to interpret and apply chemical hazard information on labels and from other sources of information, including training requirements.
- EHS-515: Chemical Hazard Communication Program
This program describes the handling, storage, and inspection of compressed gases on campus.
- EHS-516: Compressed Gases Safety Program
This plan describes the ways in which exposure to bloodborne pathogens is prevented and controlled.
- EHS-518: Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
This program defines and identifies confined spaces on campus and describes how work inside these spaces is to be conducted.
- EHS-519: Confined Spaces Safety Program
This plan describes how personal protective equipment is selected for specific tasks or work where PPE is required. Department and team supervisors must refer to this plan to ensure that PPE selected for work in their area of responsibility meets the requirements of this plan.
- EHS-520.0: Laboratory Safety Program
- EHS-520.0-A: Lab Activity Safety Guidelines
- EHS-520.0-B: Field Work Activity Safety Guidelines
- EHS-520.0-C: Laboratory Food and Drink Restriction Signs
- EHS-520.0-D: Laboratory Inspection Checklist
- EHS-520.0-E: Small or Unusual Secondary Container Label Sheet
- EHS-520.0-F: Glossary of Terms
- EHS-520.1: Chemical Hygiene Plan
- EHS-520.1-A: Chemical Standard Operating Procedure Template
- EHS-520.1-B: Chemical Segregation Table
- EHS-520.2: Biosafety Plan
- EHS-520.2-A: Biosafety Purchasing Guide
- EHS-520.3: Radiation Safety Plan
- EHS-520.4: Laser Safety Plan
This policy directs the Westminster campus community as well as visitors and guests to comply with the guidance listed on the COVID-19 Resources webpage, which is updated as guidance from the CDC, state, and county health departments evolve.
Reporting
Westminster University provides up-to-date reports on crime, personal safety, security, and fire safety on campus.