OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Participation in the occupational health and safety program is required of all persons having ten (10) or more hours per week of contact with vertebrate species.  Eligible personnel will be identified by Principal Investigators at the time of proposal submission.  The health program consists of a medical questionnaire including a history of allergic reactions and immunizations, as recommended, against tetanus and rabies.  This program will be coordinated by the University Health Care Center.

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The responsibility for informing personnel about occupational hazards, protection against hazards, and the relationship between personal hygiene and health, rests with the Principal Investigator.  The IACUC is available to provide training and education when required.  The PI must inform the IACUC and involved personnel of any possible exposure to hazardous biological, chemical, or physical agents and monitor personnel exposure when informed that potential hazards exists.  The PI must provide protective devices and clothing as required.  Use of protective clothing/equipment is recommended for all persons working with animals.