Office of Safety, Health & Environment

OSHE, operating under the Division of Finance & Administration, is the driving force behind MSU’s health and safety program. Authorized by the University, OSHE is firmly committed to protecting personnel and the environment in all aspects of regulatory health, safety, and environmental compliance. As the primary interface with external governmental regulatory agencies, OSHE ensures that MSU upholds the highest standards of safety and compliance. In collaboration with University legal counsel and, when necessary, the Office of the Attorney General, OSHE expertly coordinates all responses to inquiries, complaints, lawsuits, and formal proceedings from regulatory agencies. The mission of OSHE is to ensure that campus operations consistently adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and standards. OSHE confidently embraces the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust OSHE programs, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor University compliance assertively in health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Deliver comprehensive training and awareness information to MSU employees and staff.
• Conduct thorough inspections and surveys, identifying and assessing potentially hazardous operations.
• Review campus projects and activities to guarantee compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide expert advisory support to students, faculty, and staff on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Serve as an authoritative liaison between MSU and local, state, and federal agencies regarding health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Exercise the right to stop or suspend any University activity that presents an unacceptable risk to employees, students, or visitors.