Resources

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

Access to mandatory annual training for laboratory personnel. Includes training records and transcripts, executive summaries, and the compliance checklist form. Lab safety training is required annually, as is site-specific training based on the hazards employees work with. Training is available in MyPath.

This procedure establishes the requirements for shipping biological materials and/or dry ice and can also be used as a training manual.

Silica presents a hazard when respirable dust is created and inhaled. OSHA requires employers to limit worker exposure to silica dust. This control plan provides a description of tasks that may expose workers to silica dust, the engineering control plans for each task, and required respiratory protection that should be in place.

For persons without access to the University or Medical Center injury reporting systems, please use this form to report an injury, illness, or near-miss event.

The following substances do NOT have to be included in CampusOptics chemical/substance inventory. An exemption from the inventory requirements does not mean the substance is exempt from the chemical disposal rules. Always verify with Environmental Compliance (275-2056).

Approval is required from the University Sanitarian's office for all events serving food or baked goods to the University or general public. Please fill out the form below and deliver your processing fee to the Sanitarian's office at least 14 work days prior to your event. More information regarding catered events can be found on the University approved caterer's and food trucks resource.If using Dining Services as the food vendor and if they are serving the food, it is not necessary to fill out this form.

While performing animal research, it is important to maintain safe chemical handling and dispensing techniques and best practices to minimize any potential exposure to research and vivarium staff.

Caterers and food truck vendors must meet specific requirements in order to serve food on University property. The Sanitarian's Office has created a list of pre-approved caterers and food truck vendors that they have deemed to meet the University's strict standards. In addition, information regarding catered events, potential fees, and required forms are also included.