The Occupational Safety Program at UMBC is designed to provide resources and guidance for UMBC employees at all levels to be able to effectively recognize and control hazards in their workplaces and areas of responsibility. The goal of Occupational Safety is to promote a working environment that prevents injury and illness to employees through the effective management of workplace hazards.
ESH maintains written programs, procedures, training and inspection materials, and other resources on a variety of occupational safety topics, including:
- Hazard Communication
- Shop Safety
- Ergonomics
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy)
- Electrical Safety
- Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
- Fall Protection/Working from Heights
- …and more.
Safety Starts with You
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Employees and leaders at all levels should understand and exercise their roles in making UMBC a safe place to work. A safe and healthy workplace contributes to a thriving learning and research environment for the community in which we serve.
Leaders, managers, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to review and effectively utilize these resources. Please take the time to review our website for additional information. For a general overview of safety guidelines, please review the General Safety Rules for UMBC Employees reference guide.
For questions or for additional assistance regarding occupational safety and health, please contact ESH at esh@umbc.edu.
