Tasks of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection Unit

Tasks of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection Unit

1. Prepare occupational safety plans, emergency response plans, and evacuation procedures and update them regularly.
2. Follow up on the implementation of health and safety instructions per ministerial, university, and national standards.
3. Identify workplace hazards in laboratories, classrooms, and facilities, assess risks, and propose control measures.
4. Supervise laboratory safety, including proper material storage, fire extinguishing equipment, and work instructions.
5. Conduct regular inspection rounds to identify environmental and health issues and report findings.
6. Follow up on emergency systems such as fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits, and first-aid equipment.
7. Organize training courses for faculty, staff, and students on safety, first aid, and emergency management.
8. Promote a culture of safety and environmental awareness through posters, guidelines, and internal announcements.
9. Follow up on the safe disposal of waste, especially laboratory and electronic waste, in coordination with concerned authorities.
10. Ensure the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in laboratories and workshops.
11. Monitor environmental conditions such as air quality, lighting, cleanliness, and ventilation in laboratories.
12. Handle incidents and injuries, document them, and analyze causes to prevent recurrence.
13. Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Division regarding quality standards related to health and safety.
14. Participate in preparing annual reports on occupational safety and environmental protection.
15. Supervise crisis management plans and collaborate with civil defense and health authorities when needed.