Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.56
Liaison Katie Beitz
Submission Date Aug. 25, 2021

STARS v2.2

Oklahoma State University
PA-15: Workplace Health and Safety

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.40 / 2.00 Kristeena Blaser
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Services
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Part 1. Health and safety management system

Does the institution have an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS)?:
No

Does the system use a nationally or internationally recognized standard or guideline?:
No

The nationally or internationally recognized OHSMS standard or guideline used:
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If no, provide:

A brief description of the key components of the custom OHSMS:
EHS works with the safety person or HR within each department to involve leadership and employees in injury prevention. EHS teaches classes on this for HR, which are part of the leadership programs. EHS also provides training to all employees and students on various safety topics. A quarterly trend analysis is sent out to HR reps on all injuries.

Part 2. Incidents per FTE employee

Annual number of recordable incidents of work-related injury or ill health:
145

Full-time equivalent of employees:
4,962

If the institution wishes to report on other on-site workers, provide:

 

Full-time equivalent of workers who are not employees, but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the institution:
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A brief description of the methodology used to track and calculate the number of recordable incidents of work-related injury or ill health :
Employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries' and illnesses. Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded.

This Information helps employers, workers and OSHA evaluate the safety of a workplace, understand industry hazards and implement worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards - preventing future workplace injuries and illnesses.

The records must be maintained at the worksite for at least five years. Each February through April, employers must post a summary of the injuries and illnesses recorded the previous year. Also, if requested, copies of the records must be provided to current and former employees, or their representatives.

Annual number of recordable incidents of work-related injury or ill health per 100 FTE employees:
2.92

Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the occupational health and safety program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional information: https://uhs.okstate.edu/

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.