Safety Advisory Committee
To identify health and safety concerns and issues on campus and address them. Inform the college community of new policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety. To develop and maintain current emergency response plan.
Meeting Times
2nd Wednesday of each month, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.
Next Meeting
May 8, 2024
Last Meeting
April 10, 2024
About the Committee
Charge
Reviewed and approved March 31, 2021.
The Safety Advisory Committee promotes the campus safety, security, and emergency preparedness to endeavor to create a safe and secure learning and working environment for the campus community. The committee reviews and makes recommendations on campus safety and security issues brought forth by students, staff, and faculty. The committee provides recommendations for safety policies and programs; and assists with the emergency procedures program. Members of this committee may be requested to serve on the District-wide Safety Committee.
Scope of Authority
Hold regular meetings once a month. Maintain written records of all meetings, including meeting agendas and minutes, post minutes and agendas on the Safety Committee website. Establish a system to obtain and review safety-related suggestions, reports of hazards, or other information directly from all persons involved in the operations workplace that would help in creating a safe work environment. Make recommendations regarding correction of the hazards. Review and maintain the college red bag emergency response training and maintenance of the active list of emergency responders.
Reports To
Academic Senate, College Council, Vice President of Finance & Administration, College President
Communicates With
College Community
Revision History
Approved by College Council, 03/31/21
Approved by Academic Senate, 03/24/21
Proposed by Safety Advisory Committee, 02/16/21
Approved by College Council, 12/07/18
Approved by Academic Senate, 11/14/18
Report A Safety Concern/Request First Aid Supplies
To report any safety concern or to request first aid supplies (for STAFF only), contact College Safety at collegesafety@bakersfieldcollege.edu or (661) 395-4554.
To request first aid supplies (for STUDENTS only), contact Student Health & Wellness Center at bcstudenthealth@bakersfieldcollege.edu or (661) 395-4336.
Contact Information
Please contact Genise Hunter (Safety Advisory Committee Executive Secretary) for more information.
Office Location: College Safety Office
Email: genise.hunter@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Phone: (661) 395-4588