University Business Policies and Procedures Manual

6110
SAFETY& RISK SERVICES
Effective Date: August 1, 1997
Subject to Change Without Notice

Authorized by Regents' Policy 7.14 "Risk Management and Insurance"
Process Owner:  Director of Safety & Risk Services

1. General

The University of New Mexico is committed to:

To achieve these goals the University has an extensive loss control program administered by the University Safety & Risk Services Department. This program is described in "Risk Management" Policy 6100, UBP. The University Safety & Risk Services works with the Campus Loss Control Committee to identify, evaluate, and control hazards and potential losses.

The ultimate responsibility for safety, however, cannot be delegated as a staff function, it must be assumed by every member of the University community. Faculty, staff, and students must comply with all University safety, health, and environmental programs, rules, regulations, and policies designed to prevent accidents and job related illnesses, and to protect the environment. A safe environment reduces the risk of accidents and associated costs, improves employee morale, and increases productivity.

2. Campus Wide Responsibility

Deans, directors, department heads, and other supervisors should be aware of the health and safety needs of their employees and customers. Departments should work with Safety & Risk Services to carry out all preventive and corrective measures necessary to minimize hazards. Safety should be an integral part of all courses, especially when there is a potential for accidental injury or illness related to activity in classrooms, laboratories, studios, or shops.

3. UNM Safety & Risk Services' Manual

Safety & Risk Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, health and environmental standards from local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Safety & Risk Services guides and helps University departments to comply with these standards and publishes the UNM Safety & Risk Services' Manual which gives University departments quick and easy access to Safety & Risk Services program information. It is critical that departments place this Manual in a location so it is readily available to all employees at all times.

 4. Regulatory Agencies

If a representative of a regulatory agency contacts an employee or student and requests to inspect a facility, the employee or student should contact Safety & Risk Services immediately. Safety & Risk Services will facilitate the inspection and provide trained employees to work with the agency.

5. Safety & Risk Services Divisions

Safety & Risk Services, provides comprehensive safety, health and environmental management services to the University. Safety & Risk Services works to reduce accidents and injuries and ensure that the University's impact on the environment is positive by identifying potential hazards. Safety & Risk Services works with University departments to eliminate any problems. Safety & Risk Services consists of the following divisions.

5.1. Administration and Training Division

The Administration and Training Division of Safety & Risk Services coordinates activities and provides support for Safety & Risk Services training programs. This Division is responsible for coordination of the following programs and activities.

5.1.1. University Building Coordinator Program

This Administrative and Training Division also coordinates the University Building Coordinator Program. This program enhances communication between building occupants and Safety & Risk Services. Building coordinators are in most campus buildings and are responsible for distributing safety and regulatory information to and from building occupants.

5.2. Safety Division

Safety & Risk Services inspects University facilities and identifies unsafe situations or actions that could cause accidents or injuries. Safety & Risk Services is responsible for the following programs and/or regulations.

5.3. Environmental Affairs Division

The Environmental Affairs Division of Safety & Risk Services is responsible for the collection, minimization, recycling, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials. This Division is responsible for the following programs and/or regulations.

5.4. Industrial Hygiene Division

The Industrial Hygiene Division of Safety & Risk Services monitors the work environment to determine potential employee and/or student exposure to chemical, biological or physical hazards. If potential health hazards are identified, the Industrial Hygiene Division develops abatement programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness resulting from exposure to these hazards. The Industrial Hygiene Division is responsible for the following programs and/or regulations.

5.5. Radiation Safety Division

The Radiation Safety Division of Safety & Risk Services works to protect individuals and the environment from unnecessary exposure to radiation including radiation-producing machines and radioactive materials. This Division is responsible for the following programs and/or regulations.

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