Office of Safety, Health & Environment

OSHE, which reports to the Division of Finance & Administration, is responsible for developing and administering MSU’s health and safety program. In matters of regulatory health, safety, and environmental compliance, OSHE is authorized by the University to protect personnel and the environment. OSHE is the unit responsible for all official University contact with external governmental regulatory agencies concerned with workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance. In consultation with the University legal counsel and, as required, representation by the Office of the Attorney General, OSHE shall coordinate all University Responses to Regulatory agencies' inquiries, complaints, lawsuits, and other formal proceedings. The goal of OSHE is to make sure that campus operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards. OSHE has the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement OSHE programs, procedures, and guidelines;
• Monitor University compliance in matters pertaining to health, safety, and environmental compliance;
• Provide training and awareness information to MSU employees and staff;
• Perform inspections and surveys. Identify and assess potentially hazardous operations;
• Review campus projects/activities to make sure work complies with applicable regulations;
• Serve as an advisor to students, faculty, and staff in matters pertaining to health, safety, and environmental compliance;
• Act as a liaison between MSU and local, state, and federal agencies in matters pertaining to health, safety, and environmental compliance; and
• Stop/suspend any University activity that presents an unacceptable risk to employees, students, or visitors.