Texas A&M University at Galveston

Safety Matters
In This Edition...

Hurricane Preparations

Safety Web Site

Resident Advisor Training

Building Proctor Program


Is this coming for us?

Hurricane Preparations                            How well are you prepared for the next hurricane? Studies show that greater than 60% of gulf coast residents begin preparations within 96 hours of landfall leaving them little time to get out of the path of the storm. Is this you? Many preparations can be done well in advance of a storm. Do you have:

  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Non-perishable food and water for three days
  • Battery operated radio
  • A planned evacuation route and destination
  • First aid kit
  • Supplies to protect your property

Taking the time now to prepare is well worth the return on you and your family's safety. Make this a fun weekend activity and involve your children or friends in planning and purchasing supplies.

Safety Website                                       Please take a few moments to click on the link below and visit the Safety Departments Website. There have been quite a few changes and lots of information has been added. If you work in a lab, you will want to click on Lab Safety. New items include:

  • Lab Safety Training On-line
  • Hazardous Waste Pickup Request Forms
  • 2006 Lab Safety and Compliance Manual

If you have any questions or input about the site please contact the Safety Office at (409) 741-4055.
Resident Advisor Safety Training Program                                                               Returning and new Resident Advisors were given comprehensive training covering a number of different topics, including:
  • Hurricane Preparedness
  • Fire Drill Training
  • Life Safety in the residence halls
  • Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Universal Precautions

The program was well received and will continue and likely improve over the coming semesters. If your department would like specific safety training please contact the Safety Office.

Building Proctor Program                                        Texas A&M System recently reviewed and revised the Building Proctor Policy and as a result TAMUG has implemented and improved a plan to improve our own program which was already in place.

Recently, 32 selected Building Proctors were trained in fire safety and emergency response communication flow. These folks will serve as the information link between emergency responders and department heads. They also will perform the very important function of evacuating a building when a fire alarm is activated.

Remember, a building must be evacuated for any fire alarm regardless of its cause... your safety depends on it!

 

September 2006