| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.66 |
| Liaison | Marian Brown |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wells College
PA-12: Workplace Health and Safety
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.75 / 2.00 |
Marian
Brown Director Center for Sustainability and the Environment |
Please enter data in the table below::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of reportable workplace injuries and occupational disease cases | 5 | 7 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 175 | 166 |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | Jan. 1, 2015 | Jan. 1, 2014 |
| Baseline Year | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
A brief description of when and why the workplace health and safety baseline was adopted:
This is the first time we have established this baseline so we utilized 2014 data, as this was most readily accessible.
A brief description of the institution’s workplace health and safety initiatives:
Various offices and departments provide workplace health and safety training, depending upon their function. Annual fire training is provided for all student-focused personnel, including resident assistants and orientation leaders. Facilities staffers receive OSHA-approved workplace safety training, including information on safe lifting and chemical handling. Building care staffers receive special training in bloodborne pathogens. Faculty and staff working with potentially hazardous chemicals and waste products are trained in proper handling and disposal. The Human Resources department sends out periodic newsletters that often include reminders about workplace health and safety.
The website URL where information about the institution’s workplace health and safety initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.