Health, Safety, and Environment Administration
Health, Safety, and Environment Administration was established at Sebha University under the decision of the University President, No (107) for the year 2020, in accordance with Law No. (93) of 1976 concerning Industrial Security and Occupational Safety, as well as Minister of Labor’s Decision No. (8) of 1974 issuing regulations for the protection of workers’ health and safety. This department was also established to comply with advanced international laws.
Due to the multitude and diversity of scientific and technical specializations, the increase in research output, scientific and technological advancements witnessed by the university recently, in addition to the expansion of its geographical area and the increase in student numbers, the need for a dedicated department for occupational health, safety, and environment at the university has become imperative.
Focusing on occupational health and safety within any institution is an indication of administrative, cultural, and economic planning advancements. It reflects the general awareness of the importance of safety and its role in preserving the primary production elements, including the safety of personnel inside and outside the institution, as well as the safety of facilities, equipment, materials, and production tools.
Objectives of the administration:
- Establishing and implementing an occupational health, safety, and environmental system at the university, continuously improving it, and coordinating with relevant entities inside and outside the university to preserve lives, properties, and the surrounding environment.
- Preparedness and participation in emergency situations that may arise, maintaining ongoing coordination with other departments within the university regarding accidents, natural disasters, and developing a response plan.
- Activating the role of staff members in the occupational health and safety administrative department at the university, providing training, qualification, and enhancing their capabilities to carry out assigned tasks in different university facilities.
- Studying, developing, and updating occupational health, safety, and environmental systems in university buildings and facilities, keeping up with modern technologies.
- Ensuring the application of occupational health and safety principles in all operational and maintenance activities, suggesting methods to protect and preserve the environment from pollution.
- Raising awareness and developing university staff, informing them of their duties and preventive actions during emergencies and public disasters, training them in civil defense activities to utilize their skills when needed.
Organizational Structure of the Department:
The organizational structure of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment administration comprises the administration Director followed by the following departments.
It is divided into:
1. The Occupational Safety Unit at the university campus.
2. The Firefighting Unit at the university campus.
It is divided into: 1. The Occupational Health Unit at the university campus. 2. The Environmental Protection Unit at the university campus.
It is divided into: 1. The Employee Affairs Unit in the Health and Safety Administration. 2. The Records Unit in the Health and Safety Administration.
- It is divided into:
1. The University Security Unit at the university campus.
2. The Visual Surveillance Unit at the university campus.
3. The Card and Permit Unit at the university campus.