Occupational Safety
Arkansas State University is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace. The programs listed below cover a broad range of workers' safety issues that affect the health and well-being of University faculty, staff and student employees.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
PurposeArkansas State University is committed to the safety of all students, faculty, staff, and ...
Aerial/Scissor Lift Safety Procedure
OverviewAerial lifts are commonly used in construction, inspection, athletic events and repair se...
Asbestos Safety Program
IntroductionArkansas State University’s Department of Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Mana...
Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control Plan
PurposeThe purpose of this Plan is to ensure that exposure of employees to blood or other potenti...
Universal Waste Disposal
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Cold Weather safety program
Recognition, Management and Prevention of Cold ExposureThe human body's mechanisms of heat retent...
Compressed gas safety
GeneralAccording to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard,“Compressed gas” means:1. A gas or mix...
Confined space
1.0 PurposeThe purpose of the A-State Confined Space Program is to establish procedures and metho...
Lockout / Tagout Safety Program
In order to prevent injury to University personnel, students and visitors and to prevent damage t...
Electrical Safety
PurposeThe purpose of this program is to prevent injuries and accidents and protect university em...
Fall Protection
PurposeThe purpose of this program is to ensure that affected employees can identify and control ...
Forklift Safety Procedure
1. PurposeThis procedure is designed to insure that employees required to operate powered industr...
Heat Stress
PurposeThis program outlines how to assess the level of heat stress an individual may experience ...
Hot Work
1.0 PurposeThis procedure is designed to mitigate or eliminate fire hazards associated with hot w...
Laboratory Safety Manual
Executive SummaryThe purpose of this manual is to provide guidance for personnel on how to work s...
Material Handiling and Ergonomics
Material handling can be a major source of occupational injuries whether the work is done manuall...
Occupational Health and Safety Medical Surveillance
While EHS strives to provide services and guidance in all areas of workplace safety compliance, t...
Respiratory Protection Program
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in the United States Department of Labor...
Trenching and Excavation
PurposeExcavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupat...
University Safety Operating Procedure
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