Environmental, Health & Safety

Environmental, Health & Safety Department Mission

One of the main goals of A&M-Texarkana is to provide a safe, secure, healthy environment for all employees, students and visitors. While the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is the department that is primarily responsible for these functions at A&M-Texarkana, all employees are responsible for maintaining full compliance with the A&M-Texarkana safety program.

Safety is everyone's responsibility and all members of the Eagle Family are responsible to assist and support EHS programs and look out for each other.

The EHS Department is dedicated to providing the campus community with model services that promote environmental stewardship, property protection, and a safe and healthy atmosphere to work and learn.

Our primary mission is to support A&M-Texarkana by providing guidance to cultivate a transparent safety culture. We will achieve this through communication, education, effective programs with campus involvement, and ensuring compliance with System, local, state, and federal regulations.

Report a Potential Safety Hazard

Employee Safety Responsibility

Everyone on campus is expected to adopt a culture of safety. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Education is the reason we are here at Texas A&M University-Texarkana and education is the best method for cultivating a Safety Awareness Culture. Please attend New Hire Orientation or Freshman Orientation to receive valuable information regarding basic safety awareness, basic emergency response information, and where and how to find important equipment, places, and people.

Employees are responsible to

Comply with will applicable environmental, health and safety rules, procedures, laws and safe work practices
Observe environmental health and safety signs, posters, warnings, and directions
Be familiar with the Emergency Management Plan
Learn about potential hazards associated with their particular job and work area
Follow safe practices and specific guidance, such as Safety Data Sheets and chemical label instructions
Use engineering controls (such as safety guards and fume hoods) and personal protective equipment when appropriate
STOP working if there is a reasonable belief that the work will create a hazard and notify your supervisor
Report a Potential Safety Hazard
Warn others about unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and other hazards
Participate in health and safety training when applicable
Participate in monitoring programs and inspections when applicable
Do not perform any task for which you are not qualified

Environmental, Health & Safety