Mission Statement
The Department of Environmental Health & Safety seeks to provide a safe and healthy place of employment and learning and to cultivate positive attitudes towards safety, security and preparedness through the establishment and implementation of occupational and environmental protection programs for the University.
Vision Statement
The Department of Environmental Health & Safety works to instill the value of safe and environmentally-conscious behavior throughout the University community.
Values
Awareness
Cognizance of safety regulations and ethical concerns and instill this awareness in the university community
Expertise
Continuing education to provide optimal service to the university
Service
Provide dedicated workforce to ensure safety in all arenas of university activity
Community
Creation and nourishment of a culture of safety, awareness and ethical ownership
Integrity
Upholding and enforcing the safety guidelines of federal, state and local entities and integration of these guidelines to university policy
Actions
Protection
Oversee training, facilities and work practices to ensure protection from hazards for all university personnel and students
Prevention
Enforcement of safety guidelines to prevent injury to person, the environment and property
Instruction
Provide safety education to the community to protect themselves and the environment
Collaboration
Work with the community to produce innovative solutions to safety concerns
Response
Plan for incidents to respond with preparedness and confidence
Environmental Health & Safety
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Address
Texas Tech University, 407 Flint Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409 (Mail Stop 1090) -
Phone
806.742.3876 -
Email
safety@ttu.edu