Ensures a fire-safe environment for all Ball State University students, faculty, staff, and guests through various inspection, education, and fire safety resources. Objectives include:
- Compliance with state and local fire safety codes and standards,
- Review of plans for new and existing construction, and
- Fire extinguisher and building fire suppression systems performance inspections.
Additionally, training is provided to University staff in
- Fire extinguisher use
- First aid
- CPR
Consultations or evaluations are provided regarding general fire and life safety, emergency action plans, storage and occupancy loads, kitchen fire safety, special events, fire drills, and seasonal/general decorations.
University employee safety is further addressed through programs covering confined space, hot work, fall protection, lock out/tagout, scaffolding, and other elements necessary for OSHA compliance, as well as the implementation of other university life safety initiatives.
Additional program information and related forms are provided below.
Programs:
Confined Space Program
Control of Hazardous Energy Program
High Voltage Medium Voltage Safety Management Procedures
Fall Protection Program
Hot Work Procedure
Ladder Safety Program
Fire Protection System Impairment Procedures
Forms:
Tunnel Entry Permit
Confined Space Entry Permit
Hot Work in Progress Form
Electrical Work Permit
Electrical Job Briefing Form
Control of Hazardous Energy Annual Certification
Hazardous Energy Control Worksheet