EH&S acclaims faculty, staff, and students who make outstanding contributions to safety at Mississippi State University. Achievements may include, but are not limited to, actions to ensure a safe work or teaching environment, measures to prevent injury or illness, taking initiative to address unsafe conditions, and dedicated efforts to support a robust culture of safety. There are multiple ways in which Excellence in Safety is recognized:
Excellence in Safety Challenge Coins
Excellence in Safety Challenge Coins are issued to individuals or groups who make exemplary safety achievements. Coins can be awarded by:
- Directly issued by EH&S in recognition of a safety achievement.
- Awarded through Safety Dawg recognition.
- Achieving outstanding EH&S safety review scores.
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Safety Dawgs
The Safety Dawgs is a program to recognize members of the campus community for making positive contributions to safety. Safety Dawgs go the extra mile and take the initiative to prevent incidents, mitigate hazards, and promote a safe environment. A Safety Dawgs Submission Form can be submitted if you know of a person who should join the Safety Dawgs. To be recognized as a Safety Dawgs, nominees must achieve the following core criteria:
- Enact a positive contribution to safety.
- The positive contribution is proactive and aims to prevent workplace incidents.
- The positive contribution extends beyond the normal scope of duties.
In recognition of their efforts, Safety Dawgs will be awarded an Excellence in Safety Challenge Coin and are spotlighted on the EH&S Safety Dawgs webpage.