Roles and Responsibilities
Office of Security & Public Safety – is responsible for assisting the Graduate Center community in the evaluation, planning, development, coordination and execution of health and safety programs in compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. The
Office of Security & Public Safety advises the Graduate Center community of its responsibilities, recommends actions, and consults with external agencies and regulatory bodies on behalf of the college. In addition, the Office of Security & Public Safety conducts periodic audits and makes recommendations for improvement.
Office of Facilities Services and Campus Planning – is responsible for removing recognizable hazards through routine housekeeping and maintenance, or contracting with
the appropriate experts.
Executive Officers, Directors of Centers & Institutes, Heads of Offices and Supervisors – are responsible for providing safe working conditions and implementing health and
safety programs as they relate to operations and employees under their control. This
includes providing appropriate safety equipment, reporting observed hazards to
appropriate departments, curtailing any work that poses an imminent danger to health
and safety and assuring that their employees attend any required safety training.
Employees – are responsible for complying with health and safety guidelines, attending required safety training, properly using provided safety equipment and promptly reporting accidents, injuries or hazards.
