Department of Environmental Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety Respond to concerns regarding workplace safety, including: Indoor Environmental Quality Construction/Renovation impacts on building occupants Ergonomics
UConn Health & Safety Policies University Health and Safety Policy The health and safety of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors shall be a principal consideration in the planning and conduct of all University activities and programs... UCPEA Article 38 Health and Safety Policy and EH&S Committee 38.2 Whenever possible, employees will be notified in advance that the building they are working in will be undergoing repairs, major renovations, or that a parking lot will be permanently closing. EH&S Policies, Programs and Procedures Contractor EHS Manual
Building & Emergency Contacts (BECs) Roles and Responsibilities Notified in the event of an emergency Notified regarding disruptions of essential building services. Notified regarding construction/servicing activities that could impact occupant health and safety. Sent notices about building projects, and invitations to attend pre-construction meetings. Serve as the departmental interface with emergency personnel Communicate with building occupants about activities or events that could impact their health and safety.
Building & Emergency Contacts (BECs) New Interactive Database in development Will allow UConn faculty, staff and students to see who the BECs are for their department in each UConn building Anticipated to launch in early 2012
Who to Contact Work Order Control EH&S Worker’s Comp. (Payroll) Police/Fire / 911