1. Lee Gould, Occupational & Environmental Health Specialist – Northern Michigan University
Tom Anthos, CIH – Principal Industrial Hygienist, Owner TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services

2. Statistics Annually 162,000 injury deaths
Annually 1,903,000 injury hospital discharges
Annually 29,529,000 emergency visits
Health and Safety must be a priority!

3. In today’s “compliance world”, a team approach to safety is the best way to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Find a team members strength and leverage their knowledge.

4. Need for Comprehensive Understanding
University health and safety issues are rarely limited to a single risk or aspect – most issues are typically multi-faceted
University enterprises continue to expand in scope and complexity, but EH&S budgets may not grow in suitable proportions
Ability to demonstrate how EH&S program furthers the key missions of an institution is critical for program survival and continued proportional support

5. Through the years…
NMU Public Safety once had a full-time Health and Safety position, however due to budget cuts in the early 1990’s the position was eliminated.
Safety at NMU did not stop when the Health & Safety position was eliminated
Public Safety as a team moved forward with Health and Safety at NMU, the problem was, the individuals in Health and Safety were primarily law enforcement so Safety was not their only job!

6. How do Universities move forward with Health and Safety providing a safe work environment and learning atmosphere?
Partner with companies who have resources, equipment and personnel!

7. Through the years…
The Safety Director, Deputy Director/Fire Marshall and Assistant Director/Training Coordinator together as a team dealt daily with safety on campus and performed their daily law enforcement duties for approximately 12,000 students and 1,200 employees
In 2000, NMU contracted with a consultant, TriMedia to further develop a team approach to safety.

8. Through the years…
With TriMedia on board to fill the gaps, Public Safety provided safety in areas appropriate to their expertise and availability and TriMedia filled the gaps in areas where competent individuals were needed and provide the services necessary to support Public Safety.

9. Through the years… TriMedia and Public Safety provided the following:
Asbestos management
Health and Safety training
Emergency response (hazardous materials)
MIOSHA and DEQ compliance

10. Success Stories
Large scale construction projects – Science buildings – Fine Arts Facility – Student Services Building – Dormitory Renovations
Continuing Education – Staff, students, and outside vendors
Cost recovery
University Audit

11. Today…
November of 2010, NMU Public Safety reestablished the full time EH&S position to further develop the Health and Safety culture at the University and work with TriMedia to bring NMU to the next level of a Health and Safety culture
Once settled, I realized how large of a challenge I had ahead!

12. Today… Arc Flash Mold Mercury BBP Emergency Response Power Tool Policy
Excavation/Trenching
LOTO
Aerial Lifts/Fork Lifts
PPE
Hot Work
Overhead Cranes
Ladders
Extinguishers
First Aid/CPR
Noise
Fall Protection
Confined Spaces
Right to Know
Lead Paint
Guarding
Respirator Protection

13. Today… Policies/working procedures Equipment Grants Training
Face on Campus

14. Future…
Establish an interactive safety program giving ownership and leadership to employees
Have employees believe in safety!

15. Future…
Road Map 2015 Initiative… Four items relate to safety on campus
1. Innovation
2. Meaningful Lives
3. Campus Attributes
4. Community Engagement

16. Future… Innovation: ~Successful Programs (continuing Ed)
~Relevant (lessons learned from others)
~Meaningful (take home skills)
~Professional Development (take away knowledge)

17. Future… Meaningful Lives ~High Quality Work Force Ownership Pride
Sense of priority
University community knows that their health and well being is an important priority

18. Future… Campus Attributes
~Standard of Excellence – setting the bar high
~Manage Cost

19. Future…
Community Engagement – with the goal of establishing an environment of trust and an attitude of accountability within the University

20. Challenges Partner coordination Chain of Command Cost Control
Extended term contracts

21. Benefits Large experience pool – low relative cost
Partner with knowledge of the Physical Plant and University systems
Temporary staff to support special projects or initiatives
Objective third party

22. Questions
We welcome your input and your shared experiences