Occupational Health & Safety at Baylor University

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed on December 29, 1970. This act designates the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as the governing authority to establish standards for workplace safety, enforce those standards, and to assist employers with compliance issues. The act mandates that each employer furnish to each employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees, and that each employer comply with all occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the act. Employees, supervisors, management, and contractors of Baylor University are all responsible for workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Our Mission is to partner with the Baylor Univeristy community to facilitate and promote safety, health and environmental management.

Specific OSHA Topics addressed on this web site

There are several OSHA topics that will be addressed on this web site. Please check back frequently as this site is new and still under constant revision. It should be noted that these topics in no way cover all areas regulated by OSHA, nor are they to be considered a comprehensive summary of all applicable rules for each subject. These select topics listed on the left of this page were featured to assist you with ongoing compliance in these areas. Please click on the topic for more information.