Safety Manual Chapter 2
Environmental Health and Safety
Department - Issue Date 4/75
2-01 - Accidents do not happen
They are
caused by a hazardous condition, an unsafe act, or a natural disaster.
All humans are susceptible--some more than others. The Safety
Division was established for the purpose of control, reduction,
and ultimately elimination of campus environmental hazards.
2-02 - The Eastern Illinois University Safety Manual has been
prepared by the Safety Committee and approved by the President,
in accordance with the National Fire prevention codes, Occupational
Safety and Health Act, National Safety Council, State Law Statutes,
and other recognized bodies in the field of public safety. Copies
of these guides and standards are available through the Safety
Section. Eastern Illinois University has adopted a stringent and
effective fire safety program.
2-03 - The Safety Officer is responsible for carrying out the
provisions of these standards and policies adopted by this University.
He will assist in establishing fire exit drills, procedures for
fire fighting, alarm and fire suppression equipment, and fire
safety inspection. He will insure that all fire fighting equipment
(portable extinguishers, sprinkler systems, hoses, standpipes,
etc.) is checked in accordance with standards and maintained in
proper operating conditions at all times. The University fire
safety program is outlined in Part V of this manual.
2-04 - Environmental Health and Safety Committee has been formed
to support, review, and recommend development of Environmental
Health and Safety policies to the Vice President for Business
Affairs. The Internal Governing Policy 156 CAMPUS SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
states:
"The University Safety Officer, through the Vice President
for Business Affairs, shall develop recommendations as needed
pertaining to these responsibilities for consideration by appropriate
officials and bodies."
2-05 - Environmental Health and Safety Committee Bylaws
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