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Consultation

The Department of Safety Services provides environmental safety and health consultation services to departments campus wide.  Areas covered are Federal, State, and Local government regulations and include, but are not limited to, OSHA (Laboratory Standard and Hazard Communication Standard); EPA/DEP (infectious waste and chemical reporting); and NRC regulations (radioactive materials and X-ray generators).  The staff also provides health and safety resources to the Workplace Safety Committee, the Laboratory Safety Committee, and the Radiation Safety Committee.

Guidance

The Department of Safety Services administers a safety program encompassing the daily operations of the University.  This includes a University accident reporting/prevention program and a Bloodborne Pathogen program for ancillary staff.  A Driver Orientation Program, administered by Safety Services, provides training for students who need to operate University owned vehicles.

Resources

The Department of Safety Services acts as a liaison with insurance companies, fire departments, and other health/safety related organizations.  Safety Services conducts safety inspections of the grounds, buildings, laboratories, and general operations of the University, and recommends corrective actions to be taken by affected departments.