Montana Tech Safety & Health Committee

The Safety & Health Committee is appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. According to Administrative Rules of Montana, 4.30.2542-2546, this committee shall:

  • Hold regular meetings as necessary, but meet at least once every four months.
  • Assess potential hazards and communicate suggested hazard control information to the campus.
  • Inform employees of safety committee activities & recommendations.
  • Help motivate employees to create a culture of safety in the workplace.

The Committee shall also assist in:

  • The development of safety rules, policies & procedures.
  • The control of hazards.
  • The periodic evaluation of the safety program.
  • The inspection of the workplace.
  • The development of safety training and awareness topics.

In addition, the Safety & Health Committee shall:

  • Coordinate the establishment of campus procedures and standards pertaining to safety, health and loss control.
  • Transmit pertinent safety and health information to the Director of EH&S and to appropriate administrators as required.

Montana Tech Safety & Health Committee Members

  • Ron Muffick, – VCAF
  • Layne Sessions (or representative) – Physical Facilities
  • Erik Castle – Security
  • Alan Christensen – IT
  • Deepa DeSilva – Biology
  • Jackie Timmer – MBMG
  • Katie Hailer – Chemistry
  • Jim LeProwse – Highlands College
  • Nikole Kelly – Nursing
  • Scott Rosenthal – Mining Engineering
  • Marissa Morgan – EHS
  • Mike Kennedy – OSH
  • Mike Haldane  – Mail Center/Digger Cards
  • Jerry Downey  – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Julie Muretta  – CAMP
  • Matt Stepan – Athletics
  • Andrew Haddick  – ASMT

Meeting Minutes 2024