The purpose of this Safety Manual is to provide guidelines for implementing an effective Physical Safety Program based on Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Institute of Safety & Health (NIOSH), and National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) standards. It outlines occupation and risk avoidance objectives, policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) holdings, campuses, operations, faculty, and employees.
