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Policy identification number: To Come | ||
File: Safety & Health Policies | ||
Academic Laboratory Safety | ||
Policy Summary To ensure that risks to personnel health and safety, campus infrastructure and property, and the local environment and community are minimized. | ||
Policy Owner Vice President for Finance and Administration | Approval Date March 22, 2017 | Effective Date March 22, 2017 |
Search Terms vpfa, a, l, s, laboratory, safety | Scheduled for Review Spring 2022 |
I. Policy StatementThe Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the health and safety of all persons who handle hazardous chemicals in his/her laboratory. The Laboratory Supervisor may delegate safety duties, however, will remain responsible for ensuring adequate safety performance. The Laboratory Supervisor must:
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II. Reason for PolicyCompliance with Federal and State regulations and mitigation of risk in laboratories. |
III. ResponsibilitiesFor following the policy: All employees and students For enforcement of the policy: Director of Environmental Health & Safety For oversight of the policy: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Finance and Administration For notification of policy: Policy Librarian For procedures implementing the policy: Department Chairs of Art, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics & Engineering and Theatre |
IV. Definitions
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V. Cross-Referenced Policies
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VI. Consequences of Non-ComplianceThe Department Chair in consultation with the Dean will determine appropriate consequences for non-compliance according to the provisions in the Faculty Handbook, Part II, Section 17, "Dismissal and other Disciplinary Actions." Disciplinary action up to and including termination as described in the Classified Employees Handbook and Exempt Employees Handbook. |