A laboratory can be a hazardous place to work. A fume hood is an engineering control that can help mitigate the hazards associated with use of chemicals in the laboratory. It is important that workers using a fume hood are aware of good practices so they do not compromise fume hood performance. To ensure safety, […]
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is the last line of defense to protect workers from workplace hazards. Use of PPE should only be considered when other, more effective, engineering and/or administrative controls are in place. The University has established a basic minimum PPE rule that applies to all university operations. […]
Read MoreHazard Communication In accordance with OSHA’s Communication Standard, the University has established a written hazard communication program to ensure that employees with exposure or potential exposure to hazardous chemicals are provided with appropriate health and safety information. The program requirements dictate that an updated chemical inventory be completed annually, a personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment […]
Read MoreA hearing conservation program is designed to reduce, or eliminate hearing loss due to workplace noise exposures. Regulations dictate that whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 dBA, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program shall be instituted. When the sound levels listed above are exceeded, reasonable administrative or […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Mobile Elevated Work Platform safe use program applies to all University owned or operated mobile elevated work platforms as well as University staff working as operators, occupants and direct supervisors of operators and occupants. Required Elements Development of a written MEWP safe use program (link to template – mobile-elevated-work-platform-safe-use-program_rev_a_2020.pdf (d2vxd53ymoe6ju.cloudfront.net)) […]
Read MorePersonal protective equipment (PPE) protects workers from chemical, biological, physical, mechanical and radiological hazards by guarding potential routes of exposure, including skin contact, mucus membranes, inhalation or ingestion. A PPE hazard assessment must be conducted to determine what PPE is required in your work space. The PPE hazard assessment form is available in the University […]
Read MoreThe program applies to all employees who are required to wear air-purifying respirators to prevent exposure to airborne contaminants. It also applies to employees who voluntarily wear respirators although respirators are not required. This program does not cover the use of atmosphere supplying respirators in oxygen deficient atmospheres, high concentration atmospheres, or unknown atmospheres. The […]
Read MoreBasic Shop Rules Safety is your top priority when using the shop. If you are not sure what you are doing, “ASK.” Make sure you are properly trained on any piece of equipment before you use it. Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, side shield safety glasses Pull back and […]
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