Environmental, 健康, 和 安全 (EHS) 政策 Division of Science 和 Math

杰克逊维尔 University is committed to providing 和 maintaining a safe learning 和 working environment for all members of its community. Our team is comprised of highly trained professionals, who are continuously working to keep 杰克逊维尔 University in compliance with applicable federal, state, 和 local regulations.

Meet the EHS Committee

Lab Manager for Department of 化学: Carla Couch (Garcia), cgarcia12@elahomecollection.com

Lab Manager for 生物学 和 海洋科学: Tabitha Hootman, thootma@elahomecollection.com

Associate Dean of Stein College:  Dana C. Tupa, dchapma@elahomecollection.com 

Dean of Arts 和 科学:  Dr. Christopher Corbo, ccorbo@elahomecollection.com 

 

Laboratory 安全

JU实验室安全政策的建立是为了解决已知的相关危险 with laboratory research 和 academic laboratory studies. It applies to all department within the Division of Science 和 Math where hazardous materials are used, including laboratories, field exercises, 和 nautical endeavors. The primary goal of these policies are to ensure that the campus body enjoys a reasonably safe working environment, in 哪些员工在工作时没有受到伤害或已知的危险 职责. In order to accomplish this goal, JU will align itself with all applicable Occupational 安全 和 健康 Administration (OSHA) regulations, Florida State Laws, 和 other regulatory guidelines as best management practices. JU laboratory safety polices include the following elements:

  • Laboratory 和 Field 安全
    • 在实验室环境中工作时，任何人都可能遇到各种各样的EHS concerns associated with the use of hazardous chemicals, 设备, or st和ard operating 程序. The Division of Science 和 Math has developed a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)和其他支持性文件/培训，以提供一般指引 recognition, evaluation, 和 control of 危害. 共和人民党(CHP) was written in accordance with OSHA st和ard Title 联邦法典第29章1910.1450 和 the National Research Council’s Prudent Practices in the Laboratory. 共和人民党(CHP) outlines minimum regulatory requirements 和 the most prudent practices for working safely in a laboratory environment. 共和人民党(CHP) does not adequately address the complete scope of 危害 activities for all laboratory exercises; therefore, it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigators 和/or their designee to develop written st和ard operating 程序 (SOPs) for specific research 和 academic endeavors in support of the CHP.
    • 链接到 170810 Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Particularly Hazardous Substances
    • 根据OSHA，特别有害物质(PHS)被定义为A carcinogen, reproductive toxicant, or substance with a high degree of acute toxicity.
      • Carcinogens are chemicals or chemical products that cause, or are suspected to cause 癌症. OSHA has written comprehensive st和ards for regulating the use of carcinogens in Title 联邦法典第29章1910 Subpart Z. The National Toxicology Program’s Annual Report of Carcinogens list all known or reasonably expected human carcinogens. The 国际 agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists Group 1 “carcinogenic to humans” 和 Group 2A or 2B “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens”.
      • 生殖毒物是指在各个方面都有不利影响的物质 of reproduction, including fertility, gestation 和/or fetal development (teratogens), lactation 和 general reproductive 表演.
      • Highly, acutely toxic substances include any chemical that may be fatal or cause damage to target organs as a result of a single exposure or exposure of short duration. OSHA-defined categories are as follows:
        • 中位致死剂量(LD50)为每公斤体重50毫克或更少的化学品 when administered orally to certain test populations.
        • 一种化学物质，其LD50比每公斤体重少200毫克 continuous contact for 24-hours to certain test populations.
        • A chemical with a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 parts per million, Ppm，按体积或更少的气体或蒸气，或每升或更少的雾，烟，或 dust, when administered to certain test populations by continuous inhalation for one 小时，如果这样的浓度和/或条件可能会遇到 humans when the chemical is used in any reasonably foreseeable manner.
    • Note: In the case that the hazardous characteristics of a chemical are unknown, the chemical must be treated as particularly hazardous until proved otherwise.
  • Biosafety/Biomedical
    • Both teaching laboratory exercises 和 research endeavors may allow for the manipulation of microorganisms. These microorganisms may have the potential to cause illnesses 和/or diseases in healthy human beings. The 生物学 Department at JU defines biosafety protocols as health 和 safety 程序 that allow for the manipulation of potential infectious microorganisms while preserving the health 和 well-being of the occupationally exposed individual. The primary investigators, in coordination with laboratory managers, have developed general guidance for the recognition, evaluation, 和 control of biological 危害. These st和ards can be found within the Chemical Hygiene Plan 和 Bio-Medical 浪费的政策. 共和人民党(CHP) 和 Bio-Medical 浪费的政策 does not adequately address the complete scope of working with such bio危害 和 infectious agents for all laboratory activities; therefore, it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigators 和/or their designee to develop written st和ard operating 程序 (SOPs) for specific research 和 academic endeavors in support of the CHP.
    • 此外，制定了血源性病原体暴露控制计划(ECP) 为识别、评价和控制危害提供一般指导 associated with exposure to human blood, bloodborne pathogens, 和 other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). The ECP was written in accordance with Title 联邦法典第29章1910.1030, OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens St和ard. Specific SOPs for working with such bloodborne pathogens will be the responsibility of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee, or area supervisor in support of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  • 激光安全
    • 在杰克逊维尔 University, both teaching laboratory lab exercises 和 research endeavors may allow for the manipulation of lasers. 杰克逊维尔 University follows the Title 联邦法典第29章1910.132 regulations to ensure the protection of personnel, property, 和 the environment from any potential hazard associated with lasers. 在杰克逊维尔 University, only trained “Authorized” personnel will h和le or use lasers for both teaching laboratory lab exercises 和 laboratory research.
  • Radiation 安全
    • 杰克逊维尔 University presently does not maintain, keep, or otherwise use any form of radioisotopes; therefore, no 程序 have been developed to contain or h和le the 释放 of radioactive isotopes into the environment. If in the future 杰克逊维尔 大学确实在现场储存放射性同位素，安全政策和程序将会有所规定 addressed to adequately ensure the protection of personnel, property, 和 the environment from any potential hazard associated with radioactive isotopes.

Chemical 安全 和 Hazardous Materials

环境保护署(EPA)和佛罗里达州环境保护署 资源保护和恢复法案(RCRA)下的机构(FDEP)管理 h和ling 和 disposal of hazardous waste. According to the Workplace Right to Know, a chemical inventory management system is required; 和 at JU, a designed chemical hygiene officer, in coordination with individual department laboratory personnel, ensure that all laboratory/field operations maintain compliance with these regulations. 产生有害废物的杰克逊维尔大学人员必须确保所有 generated waste be properly managed in accordance with the University’s Hazardous Waste Management Procedures 和 RCRA regulations. 项目 in this area are listed 下图:

  • Chemical Emergency Response
    • Chemical spills can occur at any time 和 will be classified as minor or major by either one of these two definitions:
      • 轻微泄漏是指泄漏物的含量已知且不构成污染的泄漏 significant threat to surrounding personnel or the campus body. In the event of a minor spill, personnel who have been given specific training to do so will clean up 轻微的泄漏.
      • A major spill is a spill in which the product spilled is unknown, someone is hurt 和 needs immediate medical attention, or is involved in a violent on-going chemical reaction or fire. In the event of a major spill, contact JU Security at 904.256.7585 immediately 和 the Division of Science 和 Math at 904.256.7300.
  • Chemical Inventory Management
    • Inventories of hazardous 和 potential hazardous laboratory reagents 和/or chemicals are maintained for all laboratories within the 生物学 department, 海洋科学 department, 化学 department, 和 the Millar-Wilson Laboratory. These inventories are maintained 和 updated by their respected departments 和 include bulk chemicals or reagents that are stored within satellite storage areas. Chemicals whose storage limits have expired or container labels that are in poor condition will be marked for disposal 和 be maintained within the inventory until properly disposed of.
  • Hazard Communication (Right to Know)
    • As an employee of 杰克逊维尔 University, you have the right to know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Along with your right to know, recent federal regulations now provide you the “right to underst和” with an updated Hazard Communication St和ard (HCS) found in Title 联邦法典第29章1910.1200. This new st和ard makes it easier for you to underst和 labels on hazardous chemicals 和 information in safety data sheets (SDS). Right to Know training is required for all new employees 和 all employees are required to take annual refresher training. The training is available through Laboratory Managers.
  • Hazardous Waste Management
    • Various University activities, particularly science laboratories, generate hazardous waste – these could include spent solvents, acids 和 bases, heavy metals, oils, 和 unused chemicals, etc. The h和ling 和 disposal of hazardous waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Resource Conservation 和 Recovery Act (RCRA) found in Title 40 of the CFR. To ensure a safe working experience at JU 并充分保护环境，遵守联邦，州和地方的规定 regulations, all university personnel who generate/h和le hazardous waste must ensure that hazardous waste will be properly managed in accordance with the University's Hazardous Waste Management Procedures. Proper management of hazardous waste includes:
      • Correctly identifying waste as hazardous;
      • Storing waste in a properly labeled 和 closed containers;
      • Adequately segregating waste containers 和 ensuring secondary containment to reduce 泄漏;
      • Performing weekly visual inspections of satellite accumulation areas; 和
      • Ensuring the timely removal from operating areas through authorized personnel.
    • 链接到 170803 Revised HWMP
  • Respiratory Protection
    • 防止接触空气中物质的最好方法是防止它们逸出 进入实验室时要使用通风柜、通风装置等防护装置 设备. These devices must be kept in good working order to provide employees with a safe working area with specific measures taken to ensure proper 和 adequate 表演 因此，这些设备通过通风柜的气流应进行检查和校准 annually by certified professionals. OHSA regulations require that all fume hoods be vented so that a minimum average face velocity of 80-120 feet per minute (fpm) across a sixteen (16) inch sash height is achieved.
  • Universal Waste Management
    • Universal Waste regulations Title 40 CFR Part 271 include batteries, pesticides, mercury containing 设备 和 lamps. A small quantity generator is one who accumulates no more than 5,000 kg or about 11,023 pounds of universal waste at any one time. 爱玛客 h和les universal waste accumulation 和 disposal in a manner consistent with federal, state, 和 local regulations.

Occupational 健康 和 安全

杰克逊维尔 University is committed to achieving 和 sustaining a safe working experience for all members of its community. These objectives are achieved through effective training, workplace inspections, 和 hazard analysis that include abatement methodologies. JU will comply with all applicable OSHA, 和 consensus st和ards incorporated by references such as: NFPA, ANSI, ASME, NIOSH, etc.

  • Compressed Gas 安全
    • Compressed gas cylinders present a potential health 和 physical hazard to personnel, property, 和 the environment. 杰克逊维尔 University follows the Title 联邦法典第29章1910.101 “compressed gas st和ards” regulations to ensure the protection of personnel, property, 和 the environment from the potential 危害 associated with compressed gas cylinders. It is the policy of JU, that only trained “Authorized Personnel,” are assigned responsibilities that involved the use, transportation, storage or inspection of compressed gases 和/or its associated 设备. Compressed gas shall always be protected against damage 和 exposure to high temperatures, 和 only stored in approved locations.
  • Confined Space Entry
    • 杰克逊维尔 University requires entry to any space that could be consisted as a confined space to be done so by trained “Authorized Personnel” only. When authorized personnel 是否在密闭空间内或附近工作，这些人员会进行极限锻炼 谨慎. Those confined spaces will be evaluated in accordance with Title 联邦法典第29章1910.146 如果被认定为“需要许可的密闭空间”，则禁止所有人员进入 until an approved Confined Space Permit has been signed, posted, 和 effective rescue 程序 are in place.
  • Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout-Tagout)
    • Lockout-Tagout is the control of hazardous energy. Lockout-Tagout can only be applied by “Authorized Personnel” who have received training on how to recognize energy sources, how to determine the magnitude of energy being supplied, 和 how to isolate/control it for any sudden 释放 or inadvertent start-up/re-energization. All JU personnel 承包商应遵守既定的政策和程序 minimum consistent with the Title 29 CFR Part 1910.147标准.
  • Electrical 安全
    • 杰克逊维尔 University fully recognizes the 危害 和 the severity of unsafe electrical work practices 和 non-compliant wiring methods. JU is committed to fostering the safest electrical code compliance possible. Exposure to electrical 危害 within 工作场所有既定的安全电气工作规范，其中 是否符合美国联邦法规第29章第1910部分子部分“S”和NFPA-70E. Only trained “Qualified” personnel are authorized to install, service, 和 make repairs to electrical systems at 杰克逊维尔 University. JU requires that all “Qualified” 按照最新的NFPA 70E规范对人员进行培训. 在进行任何电气维修工作之前，经过培训的合格人员应 be equipped with the proper Personal Protection Equipment, PPE, 和 electrical tools.
  • Heat Stress Control
    • 杰克逊维尔 University takes a proactive role in assessing/minimizing laboratory 和/或涉及高温、高湿度、体力劳动的野外工作 contact with extremely hot objects, radiant heat exposure, or strenuous physical activities that have a probability for inducing heat related stress illnesses within the personnel engaged in such tasks.
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
    • 杰克逊维尔大学直接与大学社区合作，促进和 ensure safe working environments for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, 和 control of workplace health 和 safety 危害. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an integral part of this goal. JU strives to maintain a work environment that is free 已知的危害，以及对室内空气质量的调查.
  • Flammable 和 Corrosive Liquids
    • The transportation, storage, 和 usage of flammable or corrosive 液体 present both physical 和 chemical 危害 to personnel, property, 和 the environment. 杰克逊维尔 University follows the Title 联邦法典第29章1910.106 “Flammable 和 Combustible Liquids st和ards” regulations to ensure the protection of personnel, property, 和 the environment from any potential hazard associated with flammable 和 corrosive 液体. 在杰克逊维尔 大学，只有经过培训的“授权”人员才能处理易燃和腐蚀性物品 液体. All flammable 和 combustible 液体 shall be guarded against ignition 和/or heat sources, which have the potential to initiate combustion. Flammable 和 combustible 液体 shall be stored, 和 transported in only “authorized” approved safety vessels. Flammable 和 Corrosive 液体 shall be labeled accordingly to DOT 和 HAZCOM st和ards.
  • Working at Heights (Fall Protection)
    • Working from heights greater than 4 feet at times is often required; however, exposing any member of the JU community to the hazard of falling from heights greater than four feet is unacceptable. 在杰克逊维尔 University, only competent personnel shall conduct work from heights greater than 4 feet. 杰克逊维尔 University follows Title 联邦法典第29章1910 regulations to ensure the protection of persons from the potential 危害 associated with working from heights greater than 4 feet.

Environmental Compliance

杰克逊维尔 University is committed to minimizing the adverse impacts that the university could have on the environment. In the state of Florida, environmental impacts are 由佛罗里达州环境保护部(FDEP)监管和执行 和 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). JU has developed environmental 遵守政策，为大学的活动提供监管指导 that could potentially adversely affect the environment. As a quality assurance measure, 杰克逊维尔 University will perform periodic external compliance reviews, site inspections, 和 training to maintain the highest level of environmental compliance. 下面是 current JU Environmental Compliance program areas:

  • Air Emissions Control
    • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) manages air emission permits 和问题. 杰克逊维尔 University works with 和 in compliance with all of the FDEP 和 EPA st和ards for air emissions. At this time, no Title V reporting for air emissions is required for 杰克逊维尔 University.
  • Asbestos Management
    • 杰克逊维尔大学积极识别含石棉材料(ACM)和 when possible removes ACM as needed during regular maintenance 和/or renovation activities. 该操作的目标是减少或消除员工接触的风险 对ACM.
  • Environmental Site Assessment
    • Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are intended to identify any recognized environmental hazard or impact that could create a liability for the institution. ESA must conform 到美国.S. Environmental Protection Agency's St和ards 和 Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries 和 to the American Society for Testing 和 Materials (ASTM) 国际 St和ard E1527-13 "St和ard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process." ESAs shall be completed to assess environmental risks pertaining to all university activities that deem it necessary.
  • Refrigerant Management
    • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all facilities to help protect the environment through proper refrigerant management. 这包括:
      • 尽量减少臭氧消耗物质ODS的释放，向周围空气中释放 制冷设备的保养、修理、保养和处置;
      • To maintain records of refrigerant consumption, technician training, 和 recycling/recovery 设备 certifications;
      • To properly repair all units with significant leak; 和
      • To utilize certified technicians for the servicing, repairing, maintaining, 和 disposing of refrigeration appliances.
    • 杰克逊维尔大学要求所有的员工和承包商的角色需要 the h和ling, ordering, repairing, servicing, maintaining, or disposing of refrigerant or refrigeration appliances to full compliance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act Amendments 和 the requirements of Title 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
  • Pesticide 安全
    • The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, oversees The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, 和《全球赌博十大网站》(FIFRA)，以控制其生产、销售和分销 和 use of pesticides Title 40 CFR 152-180. 杰克逊维尔 University requires all employees 和 contractors whose roles require the use of pesticides to comply with FIFRA regulations. These regulations require that all workers abide by all instructions provided in the 制造商的标签，混合和使用农药的安全标准，以及适当的 practices for managing waste pesticides 和 for h和ling container residues.
  • Toxic Substances Control Act (污染) Compliance
    • The Toxic Substances Control Act (污染) granted the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, the ability to track industrial chemicals produced in the United States or imported in到美国nited States in an effort to determine the risks that these chemicals pose to human health 和/or the environment. Per the 污染 act, the EPA has the ability to regulate the production, distribution, 和 importation of new 和 existing chemicals, establish specific disposal rules, 和 ban the usage of high-risk chemicals. 污染 defines “research” as commercial research, in which a commercial entity will directly provide partial or complete funding for the development of chemicals. 如果杰克逊维尔 大学人员为任何目的进口或出口化学品，化学品必须 be accompanied by 污染 import/export rule certifications. In most cases, JU research 活动要么不受污染有关重大新用途的规定的约束 rule 和/or the pre-manufacture notice, or those activities are subject to fewer dem和s than those made on manufacturing. JU must meet the safety 和 recordkeeping requirements within Title 40 CFR 720.36和720.78 to maintain exemption from 污染 reporting for small quality research chemical creation/development.
  • Spill Prevention, Control & 对策, SPCC, Plan
    • 杰克逊维尔 University is required to implement 和 comply the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 和 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) st和ards for spill prevention control 和 countermeasure. Spill Prevention, Control & 对策 Plan (SPCC) was written to prevent pollutants, such as oil, from being 释放d into the environment. A SPCC plan provides the university with general guidance for preventing 意外和/或有意释放油和其他所列污染物质 into the environment, inspection st和ards for oil reservoirs, preventive maintenance 事件发生时将实施的标准和应急反应程序 of a spill/accidental 释放.
  • Storm Water Pollution Control
    • The Storm water Management Program (SWMP) is prepared as a requirement to comply with both state 和 federal regulations. This plan primary goal is to minimize 和/or eliminate unpermitted storm water discharges in 和 around 杰克逊维尔 University. 全球网络赌博平台SWMP 遵守最佳管理措施，尽量减少污染物的排放 from the campus into the storm water drainage systems 和 adjacent receiving waterways.
  • Wastewater Management
    • 佛罗里达州环境保护部(FDEP)管理排放 wastewater to/onto the ground within the State of Florida. Any project/task at 杰克逊维尔 University that may involve the accidental 释放 of waste water into the environment 必须在项目开始前与大学管理部门沟通吗 so that best management practices can be established to prevent/control any potential 释放.

培训

杰克逊维尔 University recognizes that safety training improves individual 和 organizational 表演. These safety training sessions allow the university to achieve 和 maintain its institutional goals. For the School of Science 和 数学, the primary investigators/supervisors/managers identify general 和 specialized training needs based on job tasks 和 危害 associated with that the employee/student’s role. The School of Science 和 数学 is responsible 负责制定、实施和监督整体安全培训计划 并为所有学生和员工提供合规/专业培训 the 生物学, 化学, 海洋科学s, 和 物理 departments. Please note that all academic 和 administrative departments are responsible for providing department-level, job-specific training for faculty, staff, 和 student workers. 培训 will be delivered 通过多种方法，包括教师主导的课堂教学和实践 applications, video-based lectures, or computer-based online training systems.

To request Laboratory 安全 培训, please email Tabitha Hootman, thootma@elahomecollection.com for 生物学, 海洋科学, or Fine Arts or email Carla Couch, cgarcia12@elahomecollection.com 化学奖.  For preliminary Chemical Hygiene directions, please see the Chemical Hygiene 培训 PDF.

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Incident Reporting

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分歧 & 学校

研究院

海洋科学 Research Institute Public Policy Institute

相关链接

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