Employee Handbook

Each employee is to be issued an Employee Environment, Health and Safety Handbook which includes State and University safety policies and rules. The employee must sign a document acknowledging that he/she received the handbook and understands the University's safety rules. The document is to be placed in the employee's departmental personnel file.

Radiation Safety Manual

This manual describes University policies and procedures for the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. It is available on request from the Environment, Health and Safety Office and is required to be present and available to employees who work with radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices.

Laboratory Safety Manual

This manual contains policies, procedures, and safety practices for laboratories. The manual constitutes the University's Chemical Hygiene Plan and is required to be present and available in laboratories using hazardous materials. It is available on request from the Environment, Health and Safety Office.

Biological Safety Manual

This manual contains information on hazards associated with biological materials, recommended safe practices for use of these materials, and policies and procedures for decontamination and disposal of biological materials. It is available on request from the Environment, Health and Safety Office.

Environment, Health and Safety Manual for Supervisors & Human Resource Facilitators

Supervisors and Human Resource Facilitators are provided with an Environment, Health and Safety Manual describing environment, health and safety policies and procedures in detail. Training sessions are provided to familiarize HR Facilitators and supervisors with the University's Environment, Health and Safety Manual.

Environment, Health & Safety Awareness Promotional Efforts

Web Site: Environment, Health and Safety web sites which provides general information, OSHA Log, Self Instructional Training, Training Schedules, Employee Training History, Manuals, etc.

Newsletters: Environment, Health and Safety newsletters is published and circulated semi-annually.

Monthly Bulletin: A monthly bulletin providing general safety tips and facts and training session offerings is published and circulated to all University departments.

University Gazette: Articles featuring the environment, health and safety achievements of various University work units are prepared for the Gazette.