Safety
Department of Physics Safety Mission
The Department of Physics places the highest priority on ensuring the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors, with the goal of achieving zero work-related injuries and illnesses. Safety is an integral part of our mission to advance knowledge, talent, and leadership. Every member of our community has the responsibility to create a climate of safety and environmental awareness, where the voicing of safety concerns is encouraged. We believe that most accidents can be prevented by taking simple precautions and promoting safe behaviors, such as the following:
- identifying safety problems and reporting them immediately
- practicing good housekeeping in your workplace
- being respectful of your work environment and the people within it
- effectively communicating safety concerns to your supervisor
- continuing to educate yourself on EHS Workplace Safety best practices
Administrators, supervisors, and principal investigators are responsible for maintaining safe work conditions, cultivating a culture of safety, and promoting the application of best safety practices in their respective units. The administration and management will provide all resources necessary for an effective accident prevention program. Supervisors are responsible for maintaining safe working conditions within their areas and for ensuring that all operations are carried out with the utmost regard for safety. Each employee is responsible for consistently following established safety procedures and for promptly reporting potential hazards.
The Department of Physics encourages everyone to make safety and well-being an integral part of their daily activity. Through mutual acceptance of these safety policies, we can collectively ensure a safe and healthy environment for the academic study, professional development, and research enterprises of our department.
Department head: Mauricio Terrones.
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