THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO

COMMITTEE LIST

2008-2009

Physical Safety Committee

Membership CategoryDepartment

Terms expire August 31, 2009:
Cantu, Adelita G. Nursing Family Nursing
Zhang, Wei Graduate Pharmacology

Terms expire August 31, 2010:
*Geelhoed, Michael A. Allied Health Physical Therapy
Fothergill, Annette Graduate Pathology

Terms expire August 31, 2011:
Cantu, Rodrigo D. Medical Family & Community Medicine
Gardner, Wayne A. Dental General Dentistry
Hill, Keith V. Dental General Dentistry
Lehman, Donna M. Medical Medicine

Ex Officio (non-voting)
Bratten, Robert K. Chief University Police
Charlton, Michael A. Assistant Vice President Risk Management & Safety
Elliott, James J. Director Laboratory Animal Resources
Maatsch, Darrell Assistant Vice President Campus Operations & Facilities
Salazar, Avelardo Utilities Supervisor Facilities Management

 

CHARGE: To serve in an advisory and consultative capacity to the President, the Vice President for Research, and the Environmental Health & Safety Office for matters pertaining to physical hazards; systematic review and analysis of injuries and illnesses reported through the Worker's Compensation Insurance program; systematic review and analysis of the complaints or concerns pertaining to physical hazards; monitoring the Physical Safety Program within the Environmental Health & Safety Office; reviewing proposed physical safety policies promulgated by the Environmental Health & Safety Office; advising on regulatory agency reviews relating to physical hazards, including life and fire safety codes; and to serve as an avenue of appeal in cases of dispute or exception. This committee is required by The University of Texas System policy.

Term of membership: Three years

Additional information: Committee currently meets the 2nd Tuesday of March, June, September, and December. Additional meetings as needed.

* Chair

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