Safety at the Library: Safety Procedures at the Library

Mission of TTUHSC
Safety Services Department

"The mission of the Department of Safety Services is to promote a safe and healthy workplace, protect the environment, and assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements at all TTUHSC campuses. To accomplish this mission, the Safety Services staff will emphasize responsive customer service in providing educational, technical, advisory, and operational support.”

• Calvin Shanks,       Senior Director
• Carl Manning,         Fire Marchal
• Martha Quezada,    Unit Coordinator

Once these forms have been completed, please forward them to the Human Resources Department. They will review the report and submit it to TTUHSC System Office of Risk Management.

TTUHSC affiliated patrons who have an e-raider may use any of the computers and printers located inside the libraries. You must always use your e-raider and password at all times in order to login.

• Due to the HIPPA act, no Patient Health Information (PHI) should ever be printed or accessed from the Libraries computers.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the computer labs.
• Unauthorized taking of paper out of printers is not allowed and money will be deducted from your paper-cut account if caught.
• Never share your Password with anyone.
• TTUHSC patrons should avoid using the library computers for social media and streaming services.
• Head/ear phones must be used for all audio and video activity while using the computer. Please see the Circulations desks for headphones.

For assistance with your e-raider, software, or computer updates contact the IT helpdesk at 915-215-4111.

Computer use for non-TTUHSC Patrons

• Non-TTUHSC patrons (FOTL, Community users, Hospital contract, visitors) only have access to certain computers and may only use them for medical research.
• Patrons from the public are not allowed to use or plug-in any USB drives or devices or CDs.
• Public patrons are allowed limited printing.

Safety trainings are provided through a variety of methods such as classroom, video, and online. Curriculum components include Accident Prevention, Emergency Procedures, Infectious Diseases, Hazard Communication, and Safety Programs. An overview of the department and training instructions are presented at the New Employee Orientation.