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Our vision at NMSU is to meet the changing needs of New Mexicans
through high quality, affordable education and through the creation
and sharing of knowledge in the true spirit of a land grant university.
The university’s risk management goal is to prevent workplace injuries
and illnesses, environmental incidents, and property loss. Achieving
this goal is the responsibility of every member of the university
community.
To achieve our goals, environmental health and safety must be
managed as other key activities by integrating them into every
process as a good management technique. Every administrator is
responsible for ensuring that all research and work activities are
conducted within requirements outlined in laws and applicable
regulations. Supervisors have particular responsibility for the
activities and training of those that report to them and are expected
to promote a culture of safety. Every student, employee, contractor,
and faculty member must be committed to working in a safe and
environmentally conscious manner. For example, we expect all
employees to take personal responsibility for their own safety,
to be conscientious about the safety of others, and to help
identify potential hazards so they can be corrected. Moreover,
we must continuously evaluate our processes and look for ways to
minimize hazards and implement sustainable and environmentally
sound practices. 
This Employee Safety Handbook provides information on our
safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Please read this handbook, as well as, other NMSU safety
references and consider safety important to achieve our goals
and vision.
Thank you for your support of safe workplace practices at NMSU.
Manuel Pacheco, Interim President |
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