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This policy applies to Industrial, Maintenance, and Construction, and Support Services operations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines for research laboratories are contained in Chapter 5 ... ehs---environment-health-and-safety-manual ... the basis of the material being handled, the particular hazards involved, and their suitability for the operation being conducted. Glove materials are eventually permeated by chemicals. However, they

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the creation of a Privacy Rule for identifiable health information. Except as otherwise permitted, the Privacy Rule ... Title Office of Human Research Ethics SOP 1801: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1. Purpose The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA

situations and to fulfill the University's obligation to provide a safe campus, the Emergency Evaluation and Action Committee has been established. ... Title University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Emergency Evaluation and Action Committee Policy and Procedures Introduction Purpose In keeping with the long tradition of student self

This policy applies to Industrial, Maintenance, and Construction, and Support Services operations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines for research laboratories are contained in chapter 5 ... the basis of the material being handled, the particular hazards involved, and their suitability for the operation being conducted. Glove materials are eventually permeated by chemicals. However, they

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the "University") hosts approximately 1,000 postdoctoral scholars on its campus each year. Postdoctoral scholars ("Postdocs") are hosted in many different departments, schools and centers throughout the University. ... . A variety of resources for Mentors are available on the Faculty and Staff Resources page of OPA's website. OPA also sponsors events for Mentors and HR Facilitators who work with Postdocs, such as

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University") has adopted the following policies and procedures in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ... . In the event of any conflict between this Policy and FERPA, FERPA shall govern. Please refer to both this Policy, including the footnotes, and the FERPA regulations for guidance. Scope All

Although risk of laboratory infection from working with cell cultures in general is low, risk increases when working with human and other primate cells, and primary cells from other mammalian species ... PCR and cytometric analyses; however, cells carrying viral genomic material still can pose increased risks in the event of inadvertent exposures, particularly for immune-compromised individuals.8

This policy is to ensure UNC employee safety during welding and cutting operations along with the protection of property (including equipment) from Hot Work operations conducted at the University ... appropriate fire extinguishers and/or fire suppression equipment (e.g. water hose). The Fire Watch must be able to activate the fire alarm and be able to contact the Fire Department in the event of an

The purpose of this section is to promote the safe use of, and to reduce the likelihood of injuries involving the use of hand or power tools. ... failure. Under certain conditions, even a small amount of current can result in fibrillation of the heart and eventual death. A shock also can cause the user to fall off a ladder or other elevated work

The purpose of this policy is to provide minimum guidelines for safety-related work practices to ensure a safe and healthful work environment is provided for UNC-Chapel Hill employees who may be exposed to electrical circuits or electrical hazards. ... in the event of a short-circuit condition (e.g. batteries). Energized Electrical Work Permit If live parts are not placed in an electrically safe condition, work to be performed shall

This chapter supplements previous chapters by giving specific extra precautions, postings, training, and protective equipment necessary when working with substances that are highly toxic and/or ... carcinogens must include standard operating procedures in the Laboratory Safety Plan (LSP) describing the hazards of the compounds, safety precautions and emergency procedures in the event of a spill. Refer

protection policy is to establish a set of guidelines and requirements that UNC Environment, Health and Safety, supervisors, and employees must uphold. ... determined by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for reuse. The supervisor shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue

finance-policy-and-procedures-manual ... zero dollars documenting the contractual agreement and shipping details with the vendor. Even though no expenses are anticipated with a zero-dollar purchase, a valid chartfield string must be provided

in Research should be completed and approved by to the Radiation Safety Subcommittee prior to submitting to the IRB. However, if subjects are 18 years and older and receiving five or fewer of the

This document describes the University's approach to pest management. Many pests, such as flies and cockroaches, can mechanically transmit disease pathogens and compromise the research environment. Even the presence of innocuous insects can contribute to the perception of unsanitary conditions. ... , such as flies and cockroaches, can mechanically transmit disease pathogens and compromise the research environment. Even the presence of innocuous insects can contribute to the perception of