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Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality
K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture

Mitch Ricketts, CSP
 Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator
 105D Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
 mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu
785-532-7068

 
   
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Water's Hall Administration / Ag Economics Committee
 
Location:

Water Hall Admin / Ag Econ
105D Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS  66506-4008
785-532-5729

Chairperson:

Steven Graham, Assistant to the Dean and Director sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Monica Cohen, Office Professional mcohen@oznet.ksu.edu
Kevin Donnelly, Assistant Dean, Academic Programs kjd@oznet.ksu.edu
Kathleen Emig, Office Professional emig@oznet.ksu.edu
Kelly Getty, Assistant Professor, Food Science Institute kgetty@oznet.ksu.edu
Carol Moore, Office Professional cmm@oznet.ksu.edu
Jerry Remsbecker, Computer Specialist jremsbec@oznet.ksu.edu
Sara Roop, Student Assistant ser3434@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year Classification Item
2005 Objective Continue to inform people about the accident/incident reporting procedures.
2005 Objective Continue to inform people about the KSRE Emergency Action Manual Web site.
2005 Objective Continue to inform people about the location of first aid kits rooms 113, 117, and 145 Waters Hall.
2005 Objective Provide the following training: Proper lifting techniques
2005 Objective Provide the following training: Awareness of/Prevention of Violence in the Workplace Program
2005 Objective Provide the following training: First aid/CPR; Defensive driving, fire extinguisher use, self-defense.
2005 Objective Maintain copier room cutting board in a safe condition.
2005 Objective Conduct a new safety survey to determine any other safety issues/concerns of employees.
2005 Objective Ask facilities to address the following items: § Signs designating tornado refuges and emergency evacuation routes. § Water quality and missing water fountains. § Railings needed for the East Waters stairs and the steep sidewalk north of East Waters.

Accomplishments:

Year Classification Item
2004 Accomplished Eliminated hazards related to fire safety.
2004 Accomplished Provided ergonomics and indoor air quality assistance to employees.
2004 Accomplished Provided the following training to employees: office ergonomics, and workplace violence.
2004 Accomplished Sent periodic reminders to employees about accident/incident reporting procedures, the KSRE Emergency Action Manual Web site, and the location of first aid kits.
2004 Accomplished Conducted department-wide solid waste review.
2003 Accomplished Provided e-mail reminders to employees about accident/incident reporting procedures and the locations of first aid kits.
2003 Accomplished Arranged for the cleaning of air conditioning units and filters.
2003 Accomplished Arranged to eliminate birds nesting under air conditioners.
2003 Accomplished Obtained assistance from Facilities to keep the stairways, halls, and back alleys well-lit.
2003 Accomplished Obtained an emergency telephone for the elevator.
2002 Accomplished Developed an incident reporting system.
2002 Accomplished Provided employee training on the following topics: office ergonomics and hazardous waste disposal.
2002 Accomplished Provided ergonomic workstation analysis for several employees.
2002 Accomplished Addressed a variety of facility-related health and safety issues in Waters Hall.
2002 Accomplished Provided a first aid kit in the break room, and replenished first aid kits in the offices of the Dean and Associate Dean.
2002 Accomplished Obtained employee input by means of a survey.
2002 Accomplished The committee was trained on August 9, 2002.
2002 Accomplished Training in the following topics has been provided to affected employees: office ergonomics and hazardous waste disposal.
2002 Accomplished Ergonomic workstation analysis has been performed for several employees.
2002 Accomplished The committee is addressing a variety of facility-related health and safety issues for Waters Hall. In addition, the committee is developing a questionnaire for getting input from employees, they have placed a first aid kit in the break room, and they are informing employees of accident reporting procedures.
2002 Accomplished Provided safety committee training.

 

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