Emergency Management and Safety

Emergency management and safety in the School of Science and Technology (SST) is of the utmost importance and the highest priority activity in the School. All faculty, staff and students must endeavor to create a safe environment and, as such, are charged with always acting responsibly and reporting emergency and safety concerns to the associate dean.

Emergency Management

The SST Emergency Management Plan considers man-made and naturally occurring events that require emergency action by personnel in and around Building A and Building H. Example events could range from a violent anti-government protester to severe weather. The GGC chief of Public Safety has approved the appointment of the SST associate dean as the emergency director of Buildings A and H. The chief has approved the Emergency Plans for both Building A and Building H. 

Documents

Laboratory Safety Manuals

Student Safety Agreements

Report Forms and Procedures

Emergency Management Team

Emergency Director

Dr. Charles Pibel, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Emergency Response

  • Dr. Joseph Ametepe, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Physics
  • Dr. Charles Pibel, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Sweep Captains

  • Ms. Jessica Thompson, Dean’s Office
  • Mr. Todd Wincek, Dean’s Office
  • Mr. Fred Ogolla, Dean’s Office
  • Mr. Scott Claunsitzer, Dean's Office
  • Dr. Candace Timpte, Biology Faculty

Laboratory Safety

Laboratory safety is a shared responsibility of faculty, staff and students that requires ongoing training, operational practice, auditing and corrective action. Personal protective clothing (PPE) is available for all laboratory activities and the instructional faculty determine the appropriate PPE level corresponding to the risks presented by the specific laboratory activities.

Laboratory Safety Team

  • Safety Director: Dr. Joseph Ametepe, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Physics
  • Biology Safety: Mr. Fred Ogolla, Biology Lab Supervisor
  • Chemical Safety: Mr. Todd Wincek, Chemistry Lab Supervisor
  • Physical Science Safety: Mr. Todd Wincek, Chemistry Lab Supervisor
  • Safety Operators: All SST faculty, staff and students
  • Building H Safety: Ms. Jessica Thompson, Lab Supervisor