Oregon State University Libraries and Press Safety Council

Purpose

• To promote a safe working environment for library employees and all patrons
• To ensure that safety procedures, policies are up to date, and being implemented.
• To create and update emergency plans

Responsibilities

Policy, Procedures, and Planning

• Review and update the Library Disaster Recovery Plan and campus Emergency Operations Plan annually
• Review and update the Valley Library Safety Wiki site as needed
• Monthly review of Incident Reports and Accident Reports
• Update library leadership regarding needed changes to library policy 
• Ensure OSULP policies, procedures, and spaces align where appropriate with OSU (University Health and Safety Committee, EHS, and OSU Emergency Response, Campus Police, ADA, and OSHA) through regular audits.
• Ensure social justice and EDI lens is incorporated in policy and procedure creation and interpretation
• Examine existing library structures and create response teams for emergency plans

Communication and Education

• Communicate OSU Safety Initiatives and Information: Safety Week, Great Shake Out
• Coordinate and advocate for safety trainings (De-escalation, First Aid, Mental health, Active Shooter, etc)
• Send out timely, quarterly safety updates & reminders (Sept, Jan, April, June)
• Share Campus information like Emergency Preparedness topics and other safety updates
• Share information at Admin Briefings
• Assist in emergency drills and evacuation
• Solicit input from Library Services Review Board regarding library safety

• Safety Concern Log - Log any safety concerns that you would like discussed/addressed.

Supplies

• Maintain safety equipment and supplies (AED units & non-department first aid kits)
• Maintain emergency signage
• Budget

Calendar:

• Coordinate and implement Safety Week (September)

• Review and update the Library Disaster Recovery Plan (Summer)

• Review and update the Valley Library Safety Wiki site as needed

• Send out quarterly safety updates & reminders (Sept, Jan, April, June)

• Share information at Admin Briefings as needed

• Maintain AED units & non-department first aid kits as needed