Public Safety > Environmental Health and Safety Policies

The Lake Forest College Mission Statement declares, “We maintain a secure residential campus of great beauty.” We interpret “secure” in its broadest sense. Webster defines secure as follows: "to relieve from exposure to danger; to make safe against adverse contingencies."

As such the College has developed the Lake Forest College Safety Manual as a guide for developing sound, safe working habits in our work environment. The objective of this manual is to provide each employee with a framework of basic information to develop safety-conscious attitudes and behavior. Copies of this manual may be found in the Offices of Public Safety, Facilities Management, and the Business Office.

Occupational safety and health, whether in the laboratory, residence hall or office, is of paramount importance to Lake Forest College. How we perform our jobs and our personal perspectives regarding safety and health are critical to the success of an outstanding safety effort. Safety is everybody’s responsibility; therefore, we ask for your commitment to this College goal.

The Lake Forest College Safety Program is directed by the Public Safety Chief, who works closely with an appointed Safety Committee comprised of persons representing each organization element. Each employee is encouraged to work with this committee and to assist in formulating and complying with the Safety Manual and other applicable procedures.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Approved by the Lake Forest College Safety Committee
10/27/99