Safety

33.01.99.C0.01, Non-Research Animals on University Property and in Facilities

This procedure does not apply to service or emotional support animals, which are covered in university procedure 08.01.02.C0.03, Service and Emotional Support Animals.

What is an AED?

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing     sudden cardiac arrest. It is a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective  rhythm.

AED locations (link to interactive map)

How to use training video

• HeartSine Samaritan 
• Cardiac Science G3
• Zoll

Portable AED Monthly Inspection form

Portable AED inspections will be conducted monthly by the responsible department.

CPR/AED Training

Recreational Sports offers First Aid, Adult CPR and /or AED classes. For more information contact their department.

University Procedure 24.01.01.C0.01 Utility Cart Safety

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a cart safety plan that applies to all university employees, state/federal agency tenants, contractors, vendors, visitors, volunteers, and student employees, who use the specified modes of transportation for official university business. Any use not related to official university business is prohibited.

For assistance, please call Ext. 5555 or email ehs@tamucc.edu

Please follow the Cart Path Map for cart routes and cart parking information.

Refer to the Cart Safety Manual for guidelines on operating carts on campus.

Requests for Cart Training will be review each Thursday. Once approved, hand-on training will be scheduled for the following Wednesday or Thursday.

Effective October 1, 2024

• Hands on cart training will be conducted once a week on Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:00am.  Training for Carts will be on an as-needed basis.

• Requests will be sent to the office of Environmental, Health and Safety for approval prior to the start of your cart training.

• In accordance with TAMU System policy, non-university employees are not authorized or covered under liability insurance to drive any System owned or non-system owed vehicles on behalf of the System, including TAMU-CC.

• Carts should only be used for official university business, any use other than official business is expressly prohibited. Violations of misuse may result in removal of cart privileges.

The Online Cart Training is automated using Smartsheets. 

Step 1:  Supervisor will submit a request for cart training for employee.

Cart Training Request Form

 Step 2:  EHS will review request, confirm employment and departmental need. Supervisor will receive notification of approval or denial.

•  If approved, employee will receive a link to the cart training PowerPoint and, at the end of the quiz, employee will schedule the hands-on training (driving portion).  
• All hands-on cart trainings must be scheduled through EHS.

 Step 3:  Employee will report to the Environmental, Health & Safety office (NRC 1100) on their confirmed hands-on training date/time.

•  Employees must bring their valid driver’s license with them.

Failure to bring driver’s license will conclude the training and employee will have to reschedule.

 Step 4:  An EHS representative will evaluate the driver on safe operation of the cart. Upon successful completion, the driver and supervisor will receive a final certificate of completion.

All newly purchased and current carts must be equipped with the following equipment:

• Rear view mirror
• Audible alarm signifying the cart is moving in reverse
• Horn, headlights, break lights, taillights and turn signals
• Outside mirrors if Cart has enclosed cab/or enclosed with cargo box
• *Departmental name and assigned identification number
• *Orange Safety Flag on a 5’ fiberglass rod displayed.
• *Laminated cart map attached to front dash.

*Motor pool can assist with these items.

Cart Purchase Request Form - Purchases of motorized Carts, or Cart-Type modes of transportation, require a Cart Purchase Request Form submitted with a Requisition Number.

Once submitted, this form will be routed to Environmental, Health & Safety office and Vice President for Finance and Administration for review and approval.

The Department Head/ Designee listed on this request form will be notified of approval outcomes via Smartsheet notification.

If no response is received within 7-10 days, please contact EHS via email at ehs@tamucc.edu or campus telephone extension 5555.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi now provides university cart reservations online for your convenience. 

A reservation request form must be submitted to Facilities Services.

Visit the Administrative Operations website for more information on
Reserving a TAMU-CC Cart.

Evacu-trac Locations (link to Interactive map)

How to Use training video 

•                    Evacutrac

Electrical Equipment

• All electrical equipment must be UL listed and in good condition.
  •  Examine all electrical equipment and cords prior to use for loose connections, frayed wiring and for cut or damaged insulation.
  • Immediately remove damaged equipment from service. 
• Keep electrical equipment and power cords away from heat, water and oil 
• UL listed miniature electric holiday lights and electric rope lights may be used. Light strings must not be run along floors where people may step on them or trip over them. 
• Nothing may be attached to sprinkler pipes or other fire protection equipment.

Electrical Power Supply

• Only licensed electricians are allowed to make connections to electrical panels or wiring. 
  • SSC Facilities Services can assist with this and can be reached by calling 361-825-2324. 
• Generators may be used outside of buildings but must be barricaded, fenced, or otherwise physically separated from the public and must be away from buildings and building air intakes. Gasoline storage must be in a safe outdoor area, away from the public. 
• Power strips, extension cords and outlets must have sufficient capacity for the equipment being used. The wattage rating of the equipment must not exceed the rating of the cords and outlets. Contact SSC Facilities Services at 361-825-2324 for guidance to prevent overloading of outlets. 
• Multi-outlet adapters and grounding adapters are NOT allowed. 
• Utilize ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) connections when outdoors or in wet or damp areas.

Power and Extension Cords

• Extension cords may only be used for temporary power supply.
• Cords must be in good condition with no loose connections, cut or damaged insulation, frayed wiring, missing prongs or damaged ends.
• Cords must not be connected together.
• Cords may NOT run through doorways, windows or walls.
• Cords should be kept out of areas where people will be walking or dancing and must be taped down or otherwise secured to prevent people from tripping on them.

An Animal Permit Application is required for this event.

1. Each vendor who will bring farm animals into the Corpus Christi city limits (on campus) for an event will need an Animal Permit Application.
2. To obtain a permit, the vendor will complete the form and submit it Corpus Christi Animal Care Services along with payment.
3. Animal Control will issue a receipt of payment.
4. On the date of the event, an Animal Control Officer will arrive prior to the start of the event and will inspect and issue the permit. Then they leave. This process takes about 5-10 minutes.
5. Separate permits will be required for each vendor.

Inflatable Guidelines

When considering the use of amusement type rides for any activity (bounce houses are considered amusement rides) System Risk Management would refer you to the Texas Department of Insurance website regarding amusement ride regulations. This site provides a wealth of information regarding inspections and certifications by vendors of their respective amusement rides.

See Amusement Rides under Insurance.

This event may require a hot work permit and/or a fire extinguisher. Departments are responsible for providing their own.

Barbecue Grills & Other Outdoor Cooking

• Grills and other open flame cooking equipment may only be used outside and may NOT be set up under any overhang, in a tent, or on any balcony or rooftop.
• Grills and open flame cooking equipment must be set up on level ground at least 6 feet from walkways and 25 feet from buildings.
• Equipment must be set up so smoke from cooking does not enter any buildings.
• Charcoal must be completely extinguished and cold before disposal and must not be dumped onto the ground.
• For grills and a barbecue at least one 5-pound ABC fire extinguisher must be present. Never remove extinguishers from buildings.
• Portable propane and natural gas tanks must be properly secured to prevent them from tipping over and tanks may not be brought into university buildings.

Indoor Cooking & Food Reheating

• Indoor cooking may only be done in kitchens and kitchenettes.
• Use of deep fryers and other cooking equipment that generates grease laden vapors is restricted to kitchens equipped with the appropriate ventilation hood & suppression systems.
• Warming equipment used to reheat or keep prepared foods warm may be used in areas other than kitchens, provided that:
  • Warming equipment may not be placed in corridors, stairways or exit pathways.
  • All equipment must be UL listed.

All cooking and heating appliance shall be used and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Events are considered large-scale events if they meet or more of the following criteria:

• Estimated attendance of 250 to 499
• Crowd Manager training is required (1 per every 250 in attendance)
• Security is requested, required if alcohol is served  
• Open to the public
• Live music with no seating

Please see the training list for Crowd Manager-2114474 training.

For more information, contact EHS @ ext 5555.

For more information, contact EHS @ ext 5555.

For more information, contact EHS @ ext 5555.

Any work, study or research approved by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and conducted by faculty, staff, or students at a site other than the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus.

Where work is being performed on a permanent basis at a remote location, this is taken to be their normal place of work and not fieldwork activities. 

Food establishments are subject to inspection, by EHS, at random.

All employees must have Food Handlers Certifications on file with the establishment.

Every contractor is expected to take steps to protect the safety and health of our faculty, staff, students, and visitors during the performance of their work activities. Contractors are expected to comply with all rules, regulations, and best management practices applicable to the Construction Site and are responsible for ensuring that their sub-contractors do the same.

Routine unannounced inspections may be conducted by E,H&S. These job site visits are conducted solely for the benefit of the university and shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for enforcement of, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

All Contractors must sign in with UPD.  

For more information, please click on the link provided here.  

For questions about trainings, contact EHS at ehs@tamucc.edu.

• Aerial Lifts and Forklifts (contact EHS at Ext 5555)
• Asbestos Awareness- 2112189
• Bloodborne Pathogens- 2111525
• Confined Space Entry- 2112101
• Crowd Manager-2114474
• Crowd Manager Supervisor- 211475
• Electrical Safety-2112045
• Fall Protection- 2112055
• Food Handlers Certification 2114399
• Hazardous Communication- 2111466
• Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention- 2112102
• Laser Safety- 2112750
• Hand and Power Tools/Machine Safeguarding- 2112705
• Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA)- 2111968
• Texas Precursor Chemical Training- 2113304

By System Regulation 24.01.07, The Texas A&M University System established requirements for each System member to follow relating to the operation of small UAS on System member property by contractors, vendors, employees, and students as well as operations of small UAS by System member employees in any location as part of their System member employment or member activities.

Most importantly, it establishes the member Supervising Authority which is the official member entity having administrative duties over the use and operation of small UAS on its property and by its employees/students.

The Regulation creates inventory requirements for small UAS purchased by System members.

Most flights on Texas A&M's campus will fall under Part 107 of the FAA rule.

Important Information: When completing the application, if any field is incomplete or invalid, the application will not submit.  Your acknowledgment of the attestation clause at the end of the application certifies all statements in the application are true and factual. 

This application and its answers will be shared with the FAA in any incident involving injury or property damage from the flight of your UAS. If not applicable, please put N/A in the text field.

Click here to Submit a new UAS Application

To insure your drone, contact Lorena Barrera at 361-825-5525.