Board Policies
Chapter 5 - Administration
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Part 1. Policy Statement
Minnesota State is committed to creating and maintaining safe and secure environments to fulfill its mission of providing high quality higher education. Each college, university, and the system office shall create, implement, and monitor appropriate plans, programs, procedures, and training to comply with applicable regulations and professional standards and ensure the safety and security of individuals and Minnesota State property.
Part 2. Definitions
Security
Actions, practices, procedures, programs, and their implementation associated with protecting individuals and physical assets from threat of, or actual, damage or loss. Physical assets include property, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and material on Minnesota State property and operating locations.Environmental health
Actions, practices, procedures, programs, and their implementation associated with preserving and protecting the natural environment (air, soil, and water) of Minnesota State property and operating locations.Occupational safety.
Actions, practices, procedures, programs, and their implementation associated with protecting the safety, health, and well-being of employees in performing their assigned responsibilities on Minnesota State property and operating locations.Emergency management
Planning, organizing, coordination, integration, training, and execution of efforts to prevent, minimize, respond to, and recover from injury or damage resulting from natural or manmade disasters or other crisis situations.Minnesota State property
Facilities and land owned, leased, or under the primary control of Minnesota State, its Board of Trustees, colleges, universities, and the system office.Applicable Regulations
Regulations administered by the following agencies fall under the scope of this policy: Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Department of Education, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and various county and local agencies.
Part 3. Applicability
This policy applies to all Minnesota State employees and students. To the extent that more than one standard is established for matters subject to this policy, the more stringent standard shall govern.
Related Documents:
- Procedure 5.24.1 Hazardous Waste Management and Donated Materials
Policy History:
Date of Adoption: 4/17/13
Date of Implementation: 4/17/13
Date of Last Review: 4/19/23
Date & Subject of Amendments:
04/19/23 – Full Review. Applicable Regulation definition was added. Amended throughout for technical edits and the application of new formatting and writing standards.
No additional HISTORY.
