Washington State University
SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
INTRODUCTION / ORGANIZATION
1.40
Revised 2-02
Health, Safety, and Risk Management Offices and Services
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OVERVIEW
To promote a safe working and learning environment for University
personnel and to meet state and federal safety requirements, WSU supports
several health and safety departments. Each department has specified
responsibilities. University personnel with health and safety concerns should
contact the appropriate health and safety department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Broad responsibilities and duties are outlined below. See other
sections of the manual for more specific information regarding each office.
Human Resource Services
Location: French 139
Telephone: 335-4521
See also Executive Policy Manual EP6.
- Injury claims management for WSU faculty, staff, administrative professional
employees, student employees, and volunteers
- Administration of worker's compensation benefits
Risk Management and Insurance
Location: Environmental Health Services Building 82
Telephone: 335-6893
See also Executive Policy Manual EP6.
- Evaluation of potential University losses from liability, fire, or
property damage and recommendation of an appropriate coverage program
- Property, event, and vehicle insurance purchase
- Claims management for WSU property, vehicles, and third-parties, e.g.,
non-employees
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
Location: Environmental Health Services Building
Telephone: 335-3041
- Occupational health, 2.44,
2.70, 2.74, 3.21 through 3.32, 4.12 through 4.50, and 5.10 through 5.68
- Recycling or disposal of hazardous chemicals, 5.66, 5.68
- Chemical spill emergency response, 5.62
- Biohazard control, 4.20
through 4.26
- Pest (rodents and insects) control, 6.30
- Asbestos monitoring and testing, 5.22
- Food sanitation, 6.20
- Sewage spills and cleanup, 6.70
- Air/water pollution control, 6.55
- Drinking water and swimming pool sanitation, 6.50,
6.52
- Hazard communication program, 5.10
- Industrial safety
- General campus safety
- Accident investigation
- Safety committee liaison
- Review and approval of funding for Environmental Health and Safety
(EH&S) projects
- Capital projects EH&S plan review
- Safety training
Health and Wellness Services (HWS) (Students Only)
Location: Washington Building
Telephone: 335-3575
- Urgent care clinic
- Primary health care for students
- Immunizations
- HIV/AIDS counseling and testing
- Equipment rental/medical supplies purchase
- Pharmacy
- Observation room
HWS Wellness Programs
Location: Washington Building
Telephone: 335-9355 (335-WELL)
- Alcohol/drug information
- Nutrition and weight management counseling
- Sexual information and referral
- Stress management
- Wellness assessment
- Fitness training
- Health education outreach
Employee Assistance Program
Pullman office location: Washington Building G60
Pullman office telephone: 335-5759
See also BPPM 60.86.
- Confidential employee counseling, consultation, workshops, and support
groups
- Workplace conflict management, problem-solving, and facilitation
- Referrals for a wide range of employee needs
Counseling Services
Location: Lighty 280
Telephone: 335-1744
- Mental health care services
- Crisis management
- Alcohol/drug abuse assessment
NOTE: Employees are to ask for the EAP counselor.
Employee Advisory Service
Olympia: (360) 753-3260
Seattle: (206) 281-6315
Spokane: (509) 482-3686
Provides employee assistance programs for non-Pullman location employees.
See BPPM 60.86.
Public Safety
Location: Public Safety Building
Telephone: 335-8548
WSU Fire Marshal
Location: Public Safety Building
Telephone 335-8548
See also Chapter 8.
- First aid training
- Fire safety and prevention education
- Fire code enforcement and building plan review
- Fire prevention inspections
- Emergency medical services
- Fire suppression
- Fire investigation
- Hazardous materials control (evenings and weekends)
Police Services
Location: Public Safety Building
Telephone: 335-8548
- Crime prevention
- Crime investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Law enforcement
- Safety awareness programs
- Security, exterior lighting
- Traffic, pedestrian safety, and crowd control
- Workplace violence training
- Defensive driver training
WHITCOM
Location: Public Safety Building
Telephone: 911
- Dispatch center for fire, police, ambulance, and emergency spill response
Radiation Safety Office
Location: Nuclear Radiation Center 250
Telephone: 335-8916
Responsible for the control of all radioactive materials and radiation machines
at all WSU locations. See also Chapter 9.