Occupational Health & Safety
Contact: Mark Linsenbigler, msl200@psu.edu814-865-6391

Occupational Health and Safety Programs include those areas that are targeted at the prevention of injuries and illnesses associated with work activities.

Services Offered

• Training
• Accident investigation
• Design standards for building construction and renovations
• Design standards for laboratories (safety equipment recommendations)
• Development of protocols and procedures to address hazards
• Emergency response
• Evaluations of potential hazards
• Infectious, chemical and radiological waste disposal
• Inspections of building areas
• Personal Protective Equipment selection
• Program development
• Regulatory compliance inspections
• Safety inspections

Related PSU Safety Information and Policies

• University Health and Safety Policy (SY01)
• Emergencies Involving Students (SY03)
• Employee Accidents - Reporting and Investigation (SY04)
• Fire Extinguisher Provisions (SY09)
• Regulations For Bicycles/Mopeds/Skateboards/Scooters/In-Line Skates/Roller Skates (SY16)
• First Aid Kits (SY21)
• Automated External Defibrillators [AED] (SY22)
• Occupational Health and Safety Program for Animal Care Personnel (SY23)
• Emergency Evacuations and Fire Drills - Residence Halls (SY28)
• Text Messaging and Cell Phone Use When Operating Vehicles While on University Business (SY37)
• Guidelines for the Implementation of SY37
• Workplace Violence Resources

More Information

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• National Safety Council
• Home Safety Council
• Environmental Health and Safety General Safety Manual