Safety Manual
It is the policy of Laredo College to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment for all faculty, students, employees, visitors, and contract employees. Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees is central to our mission. The Safety and Risk Management Office, under the Division of Compliance and Risk Management, has been charged with the oversight of Laredo College’s Environmental Health & Safety Programs. This office is also responsible for providing educational programs, technical assistance, and on-site consultation services to the college’s departments to ensure environmental and safety compliance.
This manual has been prepared by the Office of Safety and Risk Management in an effort to prevent injuries, illnesses, and death from work-related causes and to minimize losses of material resources and interruptions from accidental occurrences. It is directed toward the control of all types of hazards encountered in the performance of official duties. The purpose of the Safety Manual is to provide employees with general guidelines for implementing a high-quality safety program. It is not an exhaustive source document but rather an approach to safety. The manual brings together information that will assist employees and supervisors to carry out their responsibility in ensuring a safe environment at Laredo College. All personnel should become familiar with the information contained in this manual and should conduct their operations accordingly.
Most work-related incidents can be avoided through proper training, supervision, planning, and work practices. It is very important that you and your supervisor discuss job-specific procedures and the training necessary to perform your specific job duties. Each employee is ultimately responsible for their own personal safety, but by working together to understand and practice appropriate safety procedures, Laredo College will become a safer place to work.