Posted February 17th, 2008 @ 1:22 pm by David Shearer

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Communicable Disease Preparedness Flyer

Flyer

In the interest of minimizing the spread of communicable diseases the Communicable Disease Preparedness Committee provides the attached flyer. (more…)

Posted January 31st, 2008 @ 4:30 pm by David Shearer

The NMSU 2007 Injury Summary (the 2007 OSHA 300 log) is hereby posted on the NMSU Safety website for viewing (click link for post). Under New Mexico law this annual summary log must be posted from February 1 to April 30. This web posting completes NMSU obligations, however the log should be printed and posted in the workplace for employee information.  The log can be printed from the PDF file or the html/gif image (change the printer setting to landscape to print the html/gif image).

Requests for additional information on the log, for division summaries, or for access after April 30, should be directed to Chuck Ryder at 575-646-3327. (PDF format)

Posted January 29th, 2008 @ 1:48 pm by David Shearer

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Controlled Access Area

At the initial request of the campus community, in the interest of safe use of campus areas, and as provided by state and federal legal statues, the Controlled Access Areas Policy and Cart Safety Program were approved by NMSU Administration Council on December 12, 2007 for Las Cruces Campus. (more…)

Posted January 25th, 2008 @ 5:15 pm by Katrina Doolittle

Email from: Katrina Doolittle, Envir. Health & Safety

NMSU has established controlled access areas on the Las Cruces campus to restrict the operation of motorized vehicles on sidewalks and turf areas (approved policy attached). (NMSU-abcd email distribution) (more…)

Posted December 19th, 2007 @ 3:47 pm by Katrina Doolittle

To: Department Heads, Directors and Deans with areas using or storing chemicals
Please distribute to all individuals responsible for chemical use/storage

From: Katrina Doolittle, Director for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

We require your help to ensure that NMSU complies with the new Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. It requires all facilities with chemicals (including Colleges, Universities, Utility Companies, Heating/Cooling Plants, Farms, etc) to review their chemicals and report any location that has any chemicals of interest (COI) in excess of its screening threshold quantity (STQ). (more…)

Posted December 13th, 2007 @ 5:42 pm by David Shearer

TO: NMSU Campus Community
FROM: Jaime Chavez, Chief of Police

RE: Campus Safety Alert
NMSU is encouraging all members of the community to continue to be vigilant about personal safety. A multi-agency task force comprised of local, state, and federal officers is still investigating the October 31 attack of a female in her on-campus residence. In addition, security patrols are continuing in the evenings in the area. (more…)

Posted November 26th, 2007 @ 5:24 pm by David Shearer

A webcast titled “Completing the Top Screen: Compliance Advice for Universities on the New Chemical Security Rules” will be presented 11am, Thursday 11/29/2007 at the EH&S training facility, rm 110, Academic Research C, 1620 Standley Drive (map and directions to building).

The two hour webcast is directed at those having supervisory, management & administrative responsibility for NMSU labs, shops, warehouse and farm areas, but it is open to all the university community. In view of the short 60 day requirement for compliance with the new law, NMSU Colleges, Institutes, and Divisions with these areas need to be informed and hopefully well-represented at this presentation. We will have a sign in sheet and will note the session as safety training. (more…)

Posted November 23rd, 2007 @ 11:54 am by David Shearer

Some of you may have heard of the new chemical security rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). The initial (preliminary) standards were published in April (see Chemical Rule: regulatory framework) but the scope of the law (as determined by Appendix A, the chemical list), was delayed and revised due to numerous comments. Appendix A and several modifications were finalized on November 20. EH&S is the lead department for NMSU on this matter and as institutional representative to DHS will determine the reporting for all NMSU facilities. The following is a review of the rule and its initial implication for those in charge of affected NMSU facilities. (more…)

Posted October 24th, 2007 @ 10:51 pm by David Shearer

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NM Environmental Division

Occupational Health & Safety Bureau

The following from Howard Gentry, NM Occupational Health & Safety Bureau, describes the meeting and presentation slated for November 16, at the EH&S Training Facility, rm 110, Academic Research C, rm 110, 1620 Standley Dr., NMSU Campus. The presentation is open to affected University employees and underground utility contractors in southern New Mexico. Maps to the EH&S facility are available at http://www.nmsu.edu/~safety/maps/map-link.htm. Additional information is available from the contacts listed.
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Posted October 21st, 2007 @ 12:01 pm by wpadmin

The following text provides information on the Regulatory Framework for the Homeland Security (DHS) interim rule: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) issued April 9, 2007. (Additional information on the interim rule is posted on this website at http://web.nmsu.edu/~ehs/safetynews/?p=200)
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Posted October 11th, 2007 @ 4:37 pm by David Shearer

NMSU Emergency Plans Policy (final draft)

All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan (AHEOP)

Each component of the New Mexico State University System shall maintain an “All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan” to guide responders, administration, and the community during emergency situations. (more…)

Posted October 9th, 2007 @ 10:08 am by David Shearer

There is a meeting of the CDPC scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 9 at 3:00pm in Academic Research Building C Safety Training room. If you cannot attend please identify who will be attending to represent your area. Summary of last meeting have been posted on safety website (LINK).
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Posted September 28th, 2007 @ 5:18 pm by David Shearer

Since the August 10 memo on this topic, confirmed cases of this disease in the US have increased dramatically (link). As of 9/25/07 there were 44 confirmed cases in New Mexico and 13 in Dona Ana county (the highest in the state) (link). So far this year, there have been two fatalities in New Mexico attributed to severe cases of West Nile disease. These include an 80-year-old Dona Ana County man and a 76-year-old man from McKinley County (9/21/07 Las Cruces SUN-NEWS local copy). As this is a mosquito-borne disease, the CDC and NMDOH are also trapping and counting the mosquitoes carrying the virus. Dona Ana currently has 36 of the 72 mosquito pools in NM that have tested positive for the virus.
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Posted September 25th, 2007 @ 2:42 pm by D.L. Shearer

On April 9, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Interim Final Rule that imposes comprehensive federal security regulations on high-risk chemical facilities.

Guidelines, using a risk-based approach, were developed after reviewing comments from state and local partners, the U.S. Congress, private industry and the public. (More on the development of this rule)
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Posted September 4th, 2007 @ 10:16 am by David Shearer

   Department heads, it is once again time to update your departmental Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and to review departmental safety procedures. (more…)

Posted August 31st, 2007 @ 10:02 pm by David Shearer

Exploded container at waste facility

Posted August 21st, 2007 @ 1:10 pm by David Shearer

TOPICS: Emergency Preparedness, Alerts & Evacuations, Fire & Safety Training, Safety & Health Fairs

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) in collaboration with NMSU Fire, Police and Health Centers are pleased to announce the following Safety and Security Initiatives on the NMSU Las Cruces campus this fall.

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Posted July 27th, 2007 @ 2:43 pm by David Shearer

According to a Las Cruces Sun-News article, concerns about the potential of coliform bacteria in the water system on the New Mexico State University main campus (as per June NMSU release) turned out to be unfounded.

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Posted July 10th, 2007 @ 9:41 am by David Shearer

MEMO (ABCD email distribution) July 6, 2007

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Posted June 28th, 2007 @ 5:33 pm by David Shearer

For departments expecting new (staff, faculty, grad, temporary and part-time) employees for the Summer &/or Fall semester, this is a note on the Defensive Driving Class (DDC) offerings for the Fall semester and is to serve as a reminder on the requirements for safety training. Hiring departments should provide a copy of this memo to new employees.
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Posted April 19th, 2007 @ 9:22 am by David Shearer

NMSU drinking water notice - Monitoring requirements not met (email 4/18/2007)

Posted April 4th, 2007 @ 1:34 pm by David Shearer

Matt Cassidy, New Mexico Risk Management and Loss Control, will present a Health and Safety training class (more…)

Posted April 3rd, 2007 @ 3:09 pm by David Shearer

This service will resume Friday, May 11, 2007 (more…)

Posted March 20th, 2007 @ 4:35 pm by David Shearer

This is to announce that an adult CPR class will be offered on Thursday April 5 (1-4 pm) at EH&S office. (more…)

Posted February 20th, 2007 @ 10:22 am by David Shearer

Attn: Biosafety Committee
FYI, the 5th Edition of Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (the BMBL) has been posted on the internet (more…)

Posted February 14th, 2007 @ 11:13 am by David Shearer

February is American Heart Month and the monthly BBHT event is to promote and attend “Healthy Heart Wednesday” at the Student Wellness Center in the James Delamater Activity Center.
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Posted February 7th, 2007 @ 11:05 am by David Shearer

From: Barry Law, Director, NMSU Transportation Services
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning expressing their concern over 15 passenger van rollover frequency.
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Posted January 31st, 2007 @ 3:00 pm by David Shearer

The NMSU 2006 Injury Summary (the 2006 OSHA 300 log) has been posted (click link) on the EH&S web site. Under New Mexico law this annual summary log must be posted from February 1 to April 30. This web posting completes NMSU obligations, however the log should be printed and posted in the workplace for employee information.  The log can be printed from the PDF file or the html/gif image (change the printer setting to landscape to print the html/gif image).

Requests for additional information on the log, for division summaries, or for access after April 30, should be directed to Chuck Ryder at 505-646-3327. (PDF format)

Update (May 3, 2007) the OSHA 300 log has been removed from the web posting as per requirement. For information on the log please contact Chuck Ryder 505-646-3327.

Posted January 30th, 2007 @ 12:24 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to provide the 2007 spring/summer schedule for Safety Training and Defensive Driving Classes. (more…)

Posted January 22nd, 2007 @ 7:28 am by David Shearer

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Brown Bag Health Topic “New Year’s Resolution Time (A time for change)”, January 25, 12-12:50 pm. January is the month to start on those resolutions for the new year, so this thursday’s BBHT talk will cover the NMSU programs and opportunities for improving your fitness and personal wellness.

On Thursday, January 25th Mr. Shon Myer, Assistant Director Fitness/Wellness, Physical Ed Recreation and Dance, will present an overview of the available programs that you can participate in and join at NMSU (flyer). He will discuss NMSU programs to include:

* New Years resolution fitness incentives program,
* Pre-natal fitness exercise classes,
* Free group fitness/aerobics classes,
* Lifestyle enchancement programs
* Ongoing wellness services such as nutrition analysis, body composition, wellness assessments, etc and
* more (see his agenda on safety website below).

The presentation will be in the NMSU Safety Training Facility, room 110, in Academic Research Unit C (map).

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Posted January 17th, 2007 @ 9:54 am by David Shearer

Email: Hotline and ABCD dist. (click here)

Posted January 3rd, 2007 @ 9:54 am by David Shearer

Memo ABCD-distribution (click here)

Posted December 5th, 2006 @ 3:47 pm by David Shearer

The end of the year is finally here. Are you feeling the stress of finals week? Do you need a break? If so, come work it out.
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Posted November 20th, 2006 @ 4:28 pm by David Shearer

The Thankgiving Holiday week is here and EH&S (The Safety office) wishs everyone a safe holiday. Also EH&S is pleased to announce an appropriate Brown Bag Health Topic talk for the Thursday after Thanksgiving.
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Posted October 23rd, 2006 @ 4:18 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to announce the Brown Bag Health Topic talk for this Thursday over the lunch hour. (more…)

Posted October 12th, 2006 @ 5:45 pm by David Shearer

This is a quick reminder of the Facilities Safety Fair on this Friday, October 13, from 9 am to 2 pm. The event is to be located on the Intramural Activity Field, across from the Greek Complex at the corner of Wells and Locust Streets (campus map). (more…)

Posted September 21st, 2006 @ 4:35 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to announce the first talk in the Fall 2006 series of BBHT (Brown Bag Health Talks) over the lunch hour. (more…)

Posted September 18th, 2006 @ 3:07 pm by David Shearer

EH&S Training Facility located at Academic Research Building C room 109  will be hosting the webcast entitled “Pandemic Flu Preparedness What Every Community Should Know” on September 29, 2006 at 12:00 to 1:00PM MT

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Posted September 15th, 2006 @ 10:03 am by David Shearer

September 15, 2006 - No Notice Fire Drills & Evacuations - ABCD-Announcement

Posted August 28th, 2006 @ 9:21 am by David Shearer

The following programs are available to NMSU faculty and staff. These programs are designed to assist you in getting fit, reducing stress, injury recovery and overall wellness.   

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Posted August 26th, 2006 @ 10:01 am by David Shearer

Mosquitoes can carry the west nile virus. Click for helpful tips. August 25, 2006 - EH&S on WNV & Mosquitoes - ABCD Distribution

Posted August 23rd, 2006 @ 9:09 am by David Shearer

From: Katrina Doolittle, Envir. Health & Safety

Safety & Security Initiatives 2006
Environmental Health and Safety is pleased to announce the following Safety and Security Initiatives to be provided by EH&S, DFES and NMSU Police this fall. (more…)

Posted August 14th, 2006 @ 3:33 pm by David Shearer

As we approach the fall semester, it is once again time to update the Emergency Action Plan and review departmental safety procedures. (more…)

Posted July 1st, 2006 @ 12:05 pm by David Shearer

NMSU’s 2006 Water Supply Consumer Confidence Report (posted July 2006)

Online links: - OFS link - Alternate copy

Posted June 8th, 2006 @ 4:57 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to announce the June BBHT (Brown Bag Health Talks) series over the lunch hour. On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, Dr. Joseph M. Berning, Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory, NMSU, will discuss “Coronary Heart Disease” (FLYER) and answer your questions on the topic at the NMSU Safety Training Facility, room 110, in Academic Research C. (more…)

Posted May 12th, 2006 @ 5:04 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to announce the May BBHT (Brown Bag Health Talks) series over the lunch hour. On Tuesday, May 16, 2006, Dr. Joseph M. Berning, Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory, NMSU, will discuss “Strengthening the Lower Body” (FLYER) and will demonstrate exercises in the NMSU Safety Training Facility, room 110, in Academic Research C. (more…)

Posted April 21st, 2006 @ 3:00 pm by David Shearer

EH&S is pleased to announce the third talk in the BBHT (Brown Bag Health Talks) series over the lunch hour. On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, Dr. Joseph M. Berning, Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory, NMSU, will discuss “High Blood Pressure” (flyer) and will show how to take BP measurements in the NMSU Safety Training Facility, room 110, in Academic Research C (12-12:50 pm). (more…)

Posted April 19th, 2006 @ 2:50 pm by David Shearer

May is National Bicycle Month but with this weather, who can wait. So join the crowd, come look at the exhibits, watch the race, and take a bike ride on Earth Day, April 22, this saturday at the NMSU Horseshoe, Pride Field. (more…)

Posted March 21st, 2006 @ 2:36 pm by David Shearer

For many, getting to the gym to exercise on a daily basis can be difficult. This session will introduce you to various exercises for the entire body that you can perform throughout the day while working. This is an on-hands session so you will actually perform all the exercises provided. (more…)

Posted March 13th, 2006 @ 9:59 am by David Shearer

In the vicinity of Foster Hall and associated construction, pedestrian walkways may be temporarily constricted for safety reasons. (more…)