Research Safety Administrative Policy and Procedures Highlights for Council of Research Associate Deans April 19, 2007

Research Safety Policy Defines research safety responsibilities for all stakeholders Establishes institutional responsibility for maintaining safe physical research environment Describes committees with compliance oversight for research safety

Lab Safety Procedure Written plan to control lab specific hazards –Required to meet external requirements –Template posted by DEHS –Department specific plans written by Research Safety Officers Lab specific Standard Operating Procedures

Lab Construction Procedure Requirements for construction of new and remodeled laboratory spaces Based on national standards and guidelines, and past experience Requires early review of design by DEHS Requirements or checklists included as appendices

Research Safety Program Procedure Research Safety Officer (RSO) must be appointed Lists specific responsibilities for RSOs Describes procedures for non-compliance

Next Steps Submit comments to Dawn Errede at or by 5/4/07 DEHS to review with other stakeholders DEHS to submit final version to Policy Department by 6/1/07