The University Environment, Health and Safety Office is responsible for developing a comprehensive program to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina (OSHANC). A part of the University Business and Finance Division, the Director of the Environment, Health and Safety Office reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services.

The goal of the University is to provide a safe and healthful environment for all persons associated with the institution, including staff, students, visitors, and the community.

The University endorses the concept of "voluntary compliance" which emphasizes safety education and training rather than enforcement as the means of achieving this goal. Nevertheless, department heads and faculty members are considered to be directly responsible for maintaining full compliance with University safety policies and procedures. Each department is responsible for the training of its employees and students in safe practices and for compliance with State and Federal regulations for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The Environment, Health and Safety Office performs periodic inspections of University facilities to identify problem areas and to assist departments in identifying needs. The Environment, Health and Safety Office staff is available for consultation on recognized or suspected hazardous conditions and for assistance in developing safety training programs.

The Environment, Health and Safety Office is located at CB# 1650, 1120 Estes Drive Extension 493A. Any questions which are not answered within this document may be referred to the Director, University Environment, Health and Safety Office (962-5507).

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICE

Director - Pete Reinhardt

• Responsible for overall environment, health and safety program for the University

WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM

Director Mary Crabtree

• Responsible for Environment, Health and Safety Communications such as manuals/handbooks, newsletters, and web-site
• Responsible for implementing different ways of educating and training University personnel which include needs assessment, program development, data management, oversight of department-based safety training.
• Responsible for the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC), including the physical examination program, hearing conservation program, respiratory protection program, and immunization program.
• Responsible for the University workplace safety committees, workplace injury and illness, and programs for personnel safety.
• Responsible for customer advocacy/service, including requests for special investigations.
• Responsible for programs for the Clinic Environment.
• Responsible for the development of an Industrial, Maintenance and Construction and Clinic inspection program in the Environment, Health and Safety Management System.

COLABORATIVE LABORATORY INSPECTION PROGRAM

Director Michelle Hernandez

• Responsible for a collaborative inspection program which includes: OSHA, Radiation, Hazardous Waste, Life Safety, Fumehood Testing.
• Responsible for the development of a laboratory inspection program in the Environment, Health and Safety Management System.

RADIATION SAFETY

Radiation Safety Officer - Bob Wilson

• Responsible for reviewing applications for the use of radiation sources and for evaluating laboratory space and personnel
• Responsible for approving all Purchase Requisitions (P-101) for radioactive material and radiation-producing devices
• Responsible for monitoring all persons exposed to ionizing radiation resulting from materials or devices possessed by UNC-Chapel Hill
• Responsible for receipt of all radioactive material
• Responsible for implementing policies established by the University's Radiation Safety Committee and State and Federal regulations relating to the receipt, possession, transportation, use, and transfer of radiation sources
• Responsible for providing consultation, assistance, and training on radiation safety procedures Responsible for inspecting facilities using radiation sources
• Responsible for inspecting all electromagnetic radiation-producing devices such as x-ray, microwave, electron microscopes, and diffraction units

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

Industrial Hygiene Manager - Raymond W. Hackney, Jr.

• Responsible for developing safety guidelines, standards, and recommended practices for personnel engaged in work with biohazardous agents such as infectious organisms, oncogenic viruses, recombinant DNA's, and chemical carcinogens
• Responsible for educating laboratory personnel working with biohazardous agents and hazardous chemicals
• Responsible for coordinating certification tests for biological safety cabinets and reviewing requisitions for containment equipment such as Class II (laminar flow) biological safety cabinets and chemical hoods
• Responsible for investigating complaints of unsanitary conditions involving biohazards, animal care facilities, insect and rodent infestations, food handling, swimming pools, and solid waste disposal
• Responsible for inspecting laboratories using toxic and hazardous chemicals and biological agents
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating personnel exposure to chemical and physical hazards such as noise, toxic vapors, and particulates
• Responsible for responding to requests for investigation of fumes, inadequate flow rates in hoods, and other potential health hazards

FIRE SAFETY

Fire Safety Officer Billy Mitchell

• Responsible for inspecting physical facilities, offices, laboratories, classrooms, shops, and industrial operations to identify safety deficiencies and potential hazards
• Responsible for inspecting construction, renovation, and maintenance projects to insure compliance with safety standards
• Responsible for responding to requests for investigation of potential safety hazards
• Responsible for investigating work-related injuries
• Responsible for investigating all fire calls and complaints regarding safety for public gatherings at University facilities
• Responsible for reviewing renovation plans for conformity to the Life Safety standards of the National Fire Protection Association Codes and the North Carolina State Building Code
• Responsible for developing and coordinating procedures and standards for occupational safety and fire prevention

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Environmental Manager - Richard L. Miller

• Responsible for management of the University's environmental programs, including regulatory permits for air, stormwater, underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste.
• Responsible for selection and management of environmental consultants hired for University projects.
• Responsible for insuring that University's spill response team is properly trained and equipped for responding to hazardous material spills on campus.

Hazardous Waste Manager - Aaron C. Barrett

• Responsible for management of the University's hazardous waste facilities
• Responsible for responding to emergencies involving chemical spills to coordinate containment and cleanup operations
• Responsible for treatment of wastes generated on campus to reduce toxicity and/or render them non-toxic
• Responsible for preparation of wastes that cannot be treated on-site for off-site disposal
• Responsible for collection of radioactive and hazardous wastes from University laboratories and transfer to Environment, Health and Safety Office storage/treatment facilities
• Responsible for consultation with laboratory personnel regarding proper preparation of wastes for transfer for disposal

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Workers Compensation Manager

• Responsible for investigation and processing of Workers' Compensation claims
• Responsible for coordinating employee medical services at the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic.
• Responsible for coordination of medical and rehabilitation services for UNC employees who have suffered work-related injuries to insure adherence to return-to-work policies.
• Responsible for serving on the Facility Condition Assessment Program (FCAP)

Office Manager - Kathy Schwabauer

• Responsible for keeping and managing environment, health and safety records
• Responsible for arranging for fitting of safety glasses for University employees