WORKSTATION ANALYSIS - The Safety Director, Bruce McDougal, performs ergonomic assessments of individual workstations on an as-requested basis. This analysis looks for stressors that could potentially contribute to
wrist, elbow, shoulder, or back problems often associated with improper office ergonomics. 

WORKPLACE SAFETY ASSESSMENTS - Colby's Workplace Safety Advisory Committee performs regular safety audits of various departments and buildings throughout the campus. These audits cover the full range of fire,
ergonomic, ingress/ egress, walking/working surface, and general safety issues. 

STATE OF MAINE MANDATED VDT SAFETY TRAINING - This training applies to anyone who performs four or more consecutive hours of work (exclusive of breaks) at a computer workstation. It is usually given in the fall, but individual or department-specific training can be arranged. 

WELLNESS AND FITNESS COUNSELING - The Colby Health Center and Athletic Department staffs have made themselves available by appointment to employees of the College to assist in starting or improving the effectiveness of individual physical fitness programs. Contact Lydia Bolduc-Marden or Jimmie Woodlee at extension 3394. 

HAZARD ANALYSIS AND OSHA COMPLIANCE - The Safety Director is available to evaluate potential hazards in the workplace and recommend solutions. In conjunction with Physical Plant and Security, and with assistance from all College employees, hazards can be identified and corrected. 

INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS - The Mechanical Services Supervisor, Gus Libby, and Bruce McDougal have a wealth of experience in the identification and remediation of problems with indoor air quality. Airflow,
humidity, fresh air makeup, and ventilation systems are evaluated for adequacy and function. 
 

Other safety training and programs run by the Safety Office include confined space entry, lockout-tagout, respirator safety, defensive driving, bloodborne pathogen safety, construction safety, fall protection, forklift training, and more. For information on these and other safety related resources, contact Bruce McDougal, Director of Safety, at extension 3179, or e-mail to bamcdoug@colby.edu.