Safety Committee

We promote a safe working environment for each employee by creating and maintaining an active interest in safety by each employee and to assist in the overall effort to minimize the frequency of accidents in the workplace. 

About The Committee

The goal of the committee is to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, students, visitors, and the general public as well as to protect the buildings, equipment, grounds and other property.  The Committee is state certified which earns the College a 5% reduction in worker’s compensation insurance costs. 

Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes are located here.

By-laws

The committe by-laws outline the mission and scope of the committee’s responsbilities.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Environmental factors arising in or from the workplace can have the potential to cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort to employees.  If you become aware of any health hazards or complaints due to suspected health hazards in any building, please contact the Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Manager at 610-409-3221 or ext. 3221 and Facilities at 610-409-3598 or ext. 3598 who will implement an industrial hygiene investigation to determine the source of the issue and develop corrective actions to control the issue.  

Additional health and safety information can be reviewed in the Accident & Illness Prevention Plan.

Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management
Carol McMillin

cmcmillin@ursinus.edu
Ph: 610-409-3221 or
Ph: 610-409-3598
Meet Carol