Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH), created in 1980, enforces Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health laws. Mohawk Valley Community college is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all persons associated with the college, including students, faculty, staff, visitors and the local community. Safety is a shared responsibility. Responsible personnel are directly accountable for ensuring full compliance with local, state PESH, and federal regulations, as well as the College’s safety policies and procedures.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), within the Department of Public Safety, works to promote a safe and healthy campus environment. EHS has the authority to pause or limit activities that may pose environmental or occupational risks to individuals, the campus community, or the environment.
In accordance with Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) requirements, the College provides training to employees who may encounter workplace hazards. EHS supports this responsibility by ensuring employees have:
- The knowledge and skills needed to perform their work safely and avoid creating hazards that could place themselves or others at risk.
- An understanding of workplace hazards and how to identify, report, and help control them.
Additional training may be needed depending on the roles assigned to workers.