or other concern for prompt emergency response and reporting requirements, if applicable. identifying potentially hazardous conditions through regular inspections of University facilities, including but not limited to laboratories, clinics, buildings, animal use facilities, greenhouses, growth chambers, machine shops, classrooms, and offices; developing programs and EHS Guidelines to promote safe work environments, maintain compliance, and promote environmental stewardship; monitoring compliance with all applicable rules and procedures, guidelines, regulations, and laws; providing timely and effective EHS training; decommissioning laboratories and assisting employees with the proper disposal of biological, radioactive, and chemical waste; providing timely incident response when called; assisting and advising departments/units to promote a safe work environment; assessing hazardous job tasks and identifying work place controls, work procedures, and personal protective equipment needed to protect employees; communicating with external agencies and regulatory bodies as appropriate on behalf of the University; and, Research Safety Steering Committee (RSSC), Laboratory Safety Advisory Committee (LSAC), Department/Unit (Deans, Directors, Department Chairs/Heads, Managers). protecting the UT Community from injury and property from damage for their work areas. This is documented by means of the Workplace Hazard Assessment form. The Division of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) EHS is charged by the University with implementing all University health and safety policies and procedures* in the Biological, Chemical, Occupational, Public Health and Radiation health and safety fields. endobj Continuously strive to improve safety practices in light of advances in technology and new understandings in safety, health, and environmental science. PIs/Unit Managers (supervisors) are responsible to identify hazards in the work environment along with required controls and PPE using the Workplace Hazard Assessment (WHA) form. xc``g``vf R8Y!q&f3L", endobj Investigate and address reported issues in a timely manner. Refer to the EH&S website for additional workplace safety requirements: As stated in the Universitys Health and Safety Policy, the University of Connecticut is committed to providing a healthful and safe environment for all activities under its jurisdiction. The Committee meets quarterly, as mandated by CT General Statute 31-40v, Establishment of Safety and Health Committees by Certain Employers, to fulfill its functions and responsibilities. * Compliance with this policy along with subordinate health and safety policies, programs and procedures linked at the end of this policy document is mandatory. Space heaters are not permitted in residential occupancies unless issued by permit through the UConn Fire Department in emergencies. Space heaters are not permitted, under any circumstances, in laboratories, inpatient units, storage areas, or areas not actively occupied by people. However, space heaters will be permitted in laboratory office spaces. << /Type /XRef /Length 81 /Filter /FlateDecode /DecodeParms << /Columns 4 /Predictor 12 >> /W [ 1 2 1 ] /Index [ 10 31 ] /Info 9 0 R /Root 12 0 R /Size 41 /Prev 29660 /ID [<448dd17661278673e09baeb9f1b6aa5c>] >> Principal Investigators/Unit Managers All personnel who assign and/or oversee work are responsible to ensure that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented to provide for the protection of all personnel and to safeguard the environment. PIs/Unit Managers in consultation with EHS shall respond in a timely manner to address safety complaints, non-compliances and mitigate potentially unsafe conditions. PIs/Unit Managers should set, by example, high standards for health and safety. Maintain highly trained and equipped staff to respond to safety, environmental emergencies, and post-incident fire response. Elevate unresolved issues to University administration, appropriate oversight committees, or appropriate school or college administration as necessary. The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for all activities under the jurisdiction of the University. Accordingly, the University has developed this top level over-arching health and safety policy to outline responsibilities and establish the framework of compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations and University policies and procedures pertaining to worker safety and public health. EHS has been authorized by, and is accountable to the University President and Senior University Management to identify, assess and enforce this Health and Safety policy and subordinate health and safety regulations, policies and procedures. 15 0 obj EHS, in consultation with University committees as needed, is responsible for the development and maintenance of the following programs consistent with applicable regulations and University policies. << /Linearized 1 /L 29976 /H [ 835 144 ] /O 14 /E 25416 /N 1 /T 29659 >> :NQA7}+NMt8n]C+3Z\)|tdr$]ZYie8j@|6%SGe/2{O8o7:^tNd <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 13 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
reporting to a University employee all incidents/injuries; and. stream Acts as liaison, in consultation with the University Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, with federal, state, and local safety/environmental regulatory agencies when dealing with concerns impacting University activities. Do not use space heaters under desks or in other enclosed spaces. Before use, ensure that the heater is clean and not covered with dust. The cord must be in good condition and not frayed. <>
EHS is authorized to develop campus compliance program requirements and documentation (see below), educational materials, training requirements, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with relevant environmental health and safety requirements, laws, and regulations. Public safety issues should be directed to the Division of Public Safety. following EHS Guidelines and University policies and procedures regarding environmental health and safety. Take all appropriate steps to make all within their area aware of potential hazards and proper management of the risks, including training and proper equipment to carry out activities safely and meet environmental compliance. A Culture of Safety is a Shared Responsibility. reporting all injuries/incidents in accordance with University procedures. 13 0 obj The University Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Health and Safety reserve the right to inspect and declare unapproved any space heater that creates a safety hazard or is inappropriate to a particular location, based on specific circumstances or legal requirements. If warranted, space heaters may be removed from service and taken to a designated storage area for later collection by its owner and subsequent removal from the University. conduct inspections and audits to ensure safe practices and compliance with various environmental health and safety related laws, policies, procedures, and regulations; access all buildings and facilities on campus to inspect, sample, and monitor conditions; and, Suspend, Restrict, or Close Unsafe Operations. Recognize and promote sound safety and environmental practices to set a positive tone for faculty, staff and students. M5EIqDlL;[`[T^+>`~N66ZllT Y9J~6"&0z}ZI G6o
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All reporting must be done without fear of reprisal; however, anonymous reporting can also be made through the University Compliance Hotline (. Ensure that all written policies, procedures, and training materials for applicable health and safety regulatory standards are established, current, and available for delivery to appropriate campus groups; Maintain an up-to-date webpage to enhance access to health and safety policies, procedures, technical guidance documents, and compliance assistance information; Facilitate health and safety communications with the University community, and stress the importance of campus wide adherence to appropriate regulations, standards and policies; Provide graded approach (risk based) inspection services to enhance campus health and safety; and facilitate timely correction of identified non-compliances through escalating notification and enforcement; Verify completion, adequacy and adherence to required health and safety tools (e.g., WHA, ESTAs); Promote EHSs role as an environmental, health and safety information resource ready to meet the needs of the campus community; and. Individuals working for the University (employees) are required within five days of employment, transfer or job change to discuss potential hazards that they may encounter during the course of their employment with their supervisor. That discussion shall include identification of workplace hazards along with required controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) and requisite safety training. Completion and submission of an employee specific Employee Safety Training Assessment defines required safety training. Individuals are responsible to comply with defined controls, wear the appropriate PPE and attend requisite safety training in a timely manner. This policy applies to the use of space heaters by faculty, staff, students, and others in University-owned buildings at the Storrs and regional campuses and at the Law School. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH and SAFETY POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES, The University Health and Safety Policy is implemented through a series of policies, programs, procedures and other documents, as appropriate to the operations of UConn. endobj Individuals Safety is the responsibility of each and every person at the University of Connecticut. << /Metadata 3 0 R /PageLabels 7 0 R /Pages 6 0 R /Type /Catalog >> Report to higher administration levels failures of persons within their area to adhere to safety or regulatory requirements. IgG89SK?f. %PDF-1.7
1020-2 Regulated and Non-Regulated Waste Compliance Program, 1020-3 Radiological Safety Compliance Program, 1020-4 Laboratory Safety Compliance Program, 1020-5 Occupational Safety Compliance Program, 1020-6 Incident Reporting Compliance Program, 1020-7 Hazardous Materials Shipping and Receipt Compliance Program, 1020-8 Visitors in Hazardous Areas Compliance Program, 1020-9 Food and Drinking Water Compliance Program, Presidents Environmental Health and Safety Statement of Commitment. Their use should be reserved for times of heating system failures rather than as a means for supplementing an existing heating system. The health and safety of all faculty, staff, students and visitors shall be a principal consideration in the planning and conduct of all University activities and programs, and in the design, construction, modification, or renovation of all University buildings and facilities. b) Reschedule the work to a time when others are available to help monitor the welfare of the assigned student. Effective Fall Semester 2003, all other space heaters currently in use must be taken out of service. Department-owned heaters must be turned in as surplus to Central Storrs. Privately owned heaters must be removed from the University. Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University Laws and By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Conduct Code. z,zw S& See approved space heaters here. Escalate to upper management or administrative levels when timely corrections are not accomplished, or when there is repeated failure to correct non-compliance or safety problems. Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations. establishing, promoting, and maintaining a culture of safety within the department/unit; responding to safety and environmental inspections; ensuring employees are aware of the EHS Guidelines and University policies and procedures regarding environmental health and safety; monitoring and ensuring departmental compliance with EHS Guidelines and University policies and procedures regarding environmental health and safety; ensuring personal protective equipment is provided at no cost to the employee; investigating all reported incidents for direct report employees; and. << /Filter /FlateDecode /S 36 /Length 66 >> Each individual subject to this policy must comply with all EHS Guidelines and University policies and procedures regarding environmental health and safety. Take appropriate measures (including Stop Work Authority for imminent hazard situations) to maintain acceptable margins of safety and regulatory compliance over all University operations. Safety Content Expert is a safety professional from the UConn Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). EHS provides guidance to Unit Managers and their designees regarding the proper classification of campus activities as Immediately Hazardous or not; and provides safety information regarding proper procedures and personal protective equipment needed. Unit Managers are managers, supervisors, principle investigators, faculty, Department Heads and others who are responsible for assigning work to students that involve potential exposure to immediately hazardous environments. The University is committed to complying with all applicable workplace safety, health and environmental rules and regulations. The University academic, research, clinical, student, and operations units will assess the safety and environmental impact of projects/activities and will implement strategies that support successful education and research while respecting and caring for the environment, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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