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The University recognizes the importance of providing flexibility for employees to balance work responsibilities with personal obligations and commitments. Departments are encouraged to be open to allow for flexible work arrangements with the understanding that this flexibility must still ensure appropriate employee accountability and be compatible with the operational needs of the work unit.

This procedure supports the SHRA Temporary to Permanent Change in Status Waiver Policy by providing detailed instructions for departments, and HR representatives to ensure compliance and consistency in the applicable waiver process.

This procedure explains the following:
• How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-Chapel Hill” or “University”) units can request space assignments;
• How the University’s Space Management Committee, Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations evaluate space assignment requests; and
• How the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations communicate their space assignment decisions to the University units affected by those decisions.

The purpose of this article is to ensure that new potable end use devices and newly installed piping do not leach contaminates into water and ensure that new plumbing lines have been properly flushed and seasoned to prevent contamination.

To ensure the safe handling and use of antibiotics in DCM facilities and research labs. The policy addresses risks associated with common antibiotics—some of which are known or suspected reproductive toxins—and requires all research staff and DCM employees to follow specified safety procedures. Pregnant individuals are advised to consult their physician before handling these agents.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of common analgesics in University Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) facilities and research laboratories. Common analgesic agents include carprofen, meloxicam, and buprenorphine. Based on the risk associated with the use of common analgesic agents, the safety procedures outlined below are required by all research staff and DCM employees when working with these common analgesic agents in DCM facilities.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of common anesthetics in University Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) facilities and research laboratories. Common injectable anesthetics agents include ketamine, xylazine, 2,2,2-tribromoethanol. Based on the risk associated with the use of common anesthetic agents the safety procedures outlined below are required by all research staff and DCM employees when working with these common anesthetic agents in DCM facilities.

This document establishes a procedure for the safe handling and use of streptozotocin, commonly known as STZ (CAS# 18883-66-4), in the university Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) large animal facilities. STZ is a flammable solid and suspected of causing genetic defects and cancer. STZ is commonly used to induce diabetes in animals. It is a non-volatile solid and inhalation of dust should be prevented.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene, commonly known as DMBA (CAS# 57-97-6) in university Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM; formerly the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM)) facilities. DMBA is a highly potent carcinogen that causes cancer and heritable genetic damage and is used to induce cancer in animal models.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of urethane (CAS# 51-79-6). Urethane is an anesthetic commonly used alone or in combination with other drugs in university animal research facilities and individual laboratories.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of Tetrodotoxin. Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some amphibian, octopus, and shellfish species. Human poisonings commonly occur when the flesh and/or organs of the fish are improperly prepared and eaten.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of Tamoxifen (CAS# 10540-29-1). Tamoxifen is a white, odorless, crystalline solid with a melting point of 140-144 degrees Celsius. It is an antineoplastic agent used to treat breast cancer and is used in campus laboratories and animal facilities for cancer research studies.

Describe proper handling and disposal procedures for Sodium Azide and Sodium Azide solutions. Sodium Azide is a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid that is readily soluble in water. It is used as a preservative of samples and stock solutions in laboratories.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate (CAS# 886-86-2), commonly known as MS-222 or Tricaine methanesulfonate. Pharmaceutical grade MS-222 is also available (e.g., Finquel® and Tricaine-S®).

Isoflurane is a halogenated anesthetic gas commonly used in University animal research facilities and individual laboratories. This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether (CAS# 26675-46-7), commonly known as isoflurane or Forane®.