Resources

Guidance for developing a laboratory specific safety plan for disposal of sharps. Includes OSHA's hierarchy of controls to minimize potential sharps injuries.

Fill out this log once per week verifying that you have flushed the eyewash unit for at least 20 seconds or until the water runs clear.  Record the date, time, and your initials. The water that can accumulate in eyewash units can result in eye irritation or infections unless they are routinely flushed.

A list of items that should be completed or reviewed in order to pass an annual laboratory safety inspection.

This policy defines the practices and procedures to be implemented for safe ladder use. The Ladder Safety Policy educates personnel on recognizing and avoiding hazards associated with the use of fixed and portable ladders. This policy does not cover scaffolds or elevated work platforms, which are covered under separate policies.

Specific fire safety precautions and guidelines for operating rooms and patient care areas, including information on patient evacuation.

For all medical center patients and visitors to report injury or illness incidents, near-miss incidents, and misadministrations.

Review important safety information applicable to the Memorial Art Gallery.

An explanation of the methods available to request disposal of hazardous waste.  Options include utilizing a pickup request link or managing accumulating or large waste pickup requests in CampusOptics. 

On July 8, 2024, the EPA issued a new federal standard regarding Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane; CAS# 75-09-2) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Access the latest University procedures with links to the current EPA standard.

This policy emphasizes management of water-damaged and/or mold-contaminated building materials through proper assessment, development of a work plan, and proper execution of remedial activities before microbial content becomes problematic. Procedures for water-impacted building materials and mold cleanup are based on exposure control objectives, the extent of contamination, site-conditions, and the sensitivity of the area.