The mission of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Safety Committee is to promote a healthy and safe environment for all employees and visitors to our facilities through the involvement of all individuals with regards to education, communication and safe work practices.
In Case of an Emergency
Off hours emergencies such as gas smell, flooding, etc., please call the University Police by dialing “0” or 402 472-2222.
Report Safety suggestions or concerns to Mike Livingston at 402 472-5190.
Report Building issues to TJ McAndrew at 402-450-6360 if during the day, After hours contact.one of our Building Maintenance Reporters.
In case of an emergency follow the UNL Police Building Emergency Action Plan for the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Keim/Plant Science Hall, Stewart Seed Lab and Kiesselbach Crops Research Lab Emergency Action Plan.
Safety Committee Chair
Mike Livingston is the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Safety Committee Chair.
Have an idea or suggestion? Let Mike know by email or phone. Anonymous comments, submit via the Safety Suggestion Box.
Department Safety Information
BE PREPARED
- Fire
Exit the building by the closest stairs, know other routes of escape. Elevators do not operate
during fire alarm. Assemble as a group on the northeast side of the East Campus Union. - Tornado
Take the nearest stairs to lowest, most interior, part of the building, stay away from outside
windows and glass. Monitor local media hereafter for the “all clear” announcement. - Active shooter
Run Hide Fight, turn off lights, lock or barricade door, silence cellphone, remain silent.
For more, please see the Departments Emergency Action.
Be prepared and aware, in the field on the road or at home.
First Aid Kits are available throughout the building and in department vehicles, know their location. AED’s are located on second floor in Keim, and second and third floor of Plant Science, Stewart Seed Lab, and Kiesselbach. Attend training courses provide throughout the year on their use.
Plant Sciences & Keim Hall Building Floor Plans with Relative Safety Information available from Mike Livingston.
CHEMICAL SAFETY, LAB SAFETY, FIELD SAFETY
- Know the location of nearest eyewash station and emergency showers and how to
operate. - Know the location of the chemical spill kits in your area and know how to use them.
- Be familiar with the properties of the chemicals you are using and how to access SDS
sheets. - Wear the proper “Personal Protective Gear” for the task. Gloves, eye and hearing protection, closed-toed shoes, Etc. Receive proper training on equipment before using. Eliminate physical and chemical hazards by utilizing all safeguards and implementing engineering controls i.e. Fume hoods, PTO shields.
A large number of digital SDS sheets are available at https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/search. A hard copy of reagents of concern can be kept with the chemical spill kit.
To dispose of Used/Spent chemicals, fill out the EHS Disposal tags that are available in 279 Plant Science. Mail the tags via campus mail to “EHS, East Campus, 0824” Personnel from EHS will pick up your items.
Training
Additional online training for specific tasks related to your job refer to the EHS “Training Needs” assessment page or call 402-472-4925.
Environmental Health and Safety Web Based Training
CPR/AED Pulse Finders Situational awareness-UNLPD
Lab Safety
Pressure Regulators for Regular People (Youtube Video)
Plant Sciences & Keim Hall Building Floor Plans with Relative Safety Information available from Mike Livingston.
Accident/Incident Reporting
On-The-Job and Student Injuries
Student Injury / Illness Reporting Form
Near Miss / Close Call Incident Reporting Form
Reporting an Employee Injury
Questions? Contact Svetlana Chistopolskaya at schistopolskaya2@unl.edu.
If you have any questions regarding the process of filing a workers compensation claim, please contact the campus Worker's Comp Administrator at 402-472-8414 or workerscomp@unl.edu.
Useful Links
Safety Committee
Committee members shall be appointed by the Department Head and constitute a diverse group of employees from faculty, field, lab and administrative staff. Members shall serve a staggered three-year term effective July 1.
Safety Committee Minutes are available from Mike Livingston
