Montana State University

Environmental Health and Safety Resources

Safety and Risk Management actively promotes a positive, responsible, and integrated safety culture throughout the University. Several resources will assist the University community to maintain this culture and environment.


Hazard Warning Signage System

This System is to identify hazards that are present within a working environment. A Hazard sign will be posted on every entry-way door into the area of concern to notify visitors of entry requirements, PPE required, and emergency contact information. Each room supervisor shall request a sign if there are hazards present to staff or visitors.
OSHA List of Known or Suspected Carcinogens - As referenced in the Hazard Warning Signage System.

Workplace Self-Inspection Checklists

These checklists are designed as a tool to help assess your work environment.

Chemical Inventory

Each work area that has chemicls present is required to maintain a current Chemical Inventory. That inventory will assist supervisors to complete the Chemical Hygiene Plan. All inventories shall be submitted to Safety and Risk Management annually. This will also allow for an NFPA placard to be generated for the entries into the workplace.

Confidential Safety Hazard Reporting

This program allows individuals impacted by actions at the University to confidentially report issues of Health, Safety, or Environmental concern.

Glove Selection

These websites assist workers and supervisors choose an appropriate glove to wear while handling certain chemicals and substances.

Regulatory Agency Workplace Inspection Procedures

If you are approached by a Regulatory Agency to perform any type of inspection, please follow these procedures.