Environment, Health and Safety Manual
The Environment, Health and Safety manual provides University employees with written health and safety policies and procedures for promoting a safe and healthy work environment. If any employee has questions regarding these policies, please contact Environment, Health and Safety at 919-962-5507 or by using the contact form.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: EHS Management System
- Purpose and Responsibility
- EHS Program Goals and Objectives
- EHS Program
- EHS Committees
- Work Units
- Funding of Safety Deficiencies
- EHS Communications
- Workplace Inspections
- EHS Self-Inspection Checklists
- Training Requirements
- Enforcement of Training and Medical Surveillance
- Personal Security and Crime Prevention Awareness
- Disciplinary Policy
- Inspection Plan
- Appendix A: Training and Medical Surveillance
- Appendix B: Conditions of Employment
- Chapter 2: General Policies
- Chapter 3: Injury, Illness, and Near Miss
- University Employee Occupational Health Clinic: Seeking Treatment
- Reporting Incidents, Personal Injuries, and Near Misses
- Incident Investigation of Injuries, Illnesses, and Near Misses
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Lost-Time Injuries and Illnesses
- Return to Work Program
- First Aid
- Travel Immunization Program
- Chapter 4: Fire Safety
- Emergency Planning and Evacuation
- Fire Emergency Procedure
- Reporting Fires
- Life Safety: Exitways
- Egress and Life Safety Policy
- Life Safety: Public Assemblies
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Storage and Use of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Sign and Tag Requirements for Accident Prevention
- Fire and Life Safety Coordination
- Obtaining Approval of the Use of Pyrotechnics
- Managing Fire Alarms
- Life Safety: Electrical Equipment
- Automated External Defibrillator Policy
- Holiday Decorations
- Mechanical Rooms Usage and Access
- Exterior Open Flame
- Policy on Fire Protection System Impairments
- False Alarm Ordinance
- Tents/Canopies Permit
- Building Emergency Coordinators
- Chapter 5: Occupational Safety Policies
- Industrial Hygiene Program Requirements
- Medical Surveillance
- Hearing Conservation Program
- Asbestos Control Program
- NC Hazardous Chemicals Right to Know Act
- Use of Chemical Carcinogens
- Chemical Waste Disposal
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- OSHA Laboratory Standard
- Use of Biohazardous Agents
- Product or Device Alert/Recall
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Eye and Face Protection
- Obtaining Fitted Safety Glasses
- Eye Protection for Chemistry Lab Courses
- Foot Protection
- Compliance with Laboratory Safety Standards
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Laboratory Ventilation Policy
- Clearance of Laboratories Where Hazardous Materials Have Been Used
- Roof Access
- Indoor Air Quality Policy
- Lead-Based Paint Hazard Policy
- Chapter 6: Clinical Safety
- Occupational Health Requirements for University Employees Located in Healthcare Facilities
- Electromagnetic Interference
- Glutaraldehyde Control
- Latex Allergy
- Waste Anesthetic Gas
- Policy on Influenza Immunization for University Employees Credentialed by UNC Health Care
- Health Care Personnel Who Are Infected With Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and/or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Appendix A: Immunization Guidelines for UNC-Chapel Hill
- Appendix B: Condition of Employment Notice and Guidelines
- Chapter 7: Environmental Affairs
- Chapter 8: Low Lead Requirement