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Recognition, Management and Prevention of Cold ExposureThe human body's mechanisms of heat retention are significantly less efficient than our ability to dissipate heat. Epidemiological research suggests that even in otherwise innocuous environmental condition...

GeneralAccording to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard,“Compressed gas” means:1. A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70 deg. F (21.1 deg. C); or2. A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an a...

1.0 PurposeThe purpose of the A-State Confined Space Program is to establish procedures and methods for safe entry into confined spaces. This program includes all employees, students and contractors who may enter a confined space.This program provides the mini...

In order to prevent injury to University personnel, students and visitors and to prevent damage to equipment and property, 29CFR 1910.147, Lockout / Tagout (LO/TO) requires the University to establish a program and use procedures for affixing appropriate locko...

Material handling can be a major source of occupational injuries whether the work is done manually or with mechanical assistance. Jobs that involve manual, mechanical or repetitive handling present the highest risk of injury.To schedule an Ergonomics Evaluatio...

PurposeThe purpose of this program is to prevent injuries and accidents and protect university employees from electrical hazards. Work unit specific safety procedures for preventing electric shock or other injuries resulting from direct/indirect electrical con...

PurposeThe purpose of this program is to ensure that affected employees can identify and control fall hazards in order to protect themselves against those hazards. This is accomplished by establishing guidelines and requirements that university supervisors and...

1.0 PurposeThis procedure is designed to mitigate the risk of loss of life and property resulting from fire in University buildings, and to ensure occupant compliance with fire codes and directives from University insurance carriers.2.0 Definitions2.1 Burn Ban...

1. PurposeThis procedure is designed to insure that employees required to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), including but not limited to forklifts, are properly trained and certified according to safety regulations and industry standards.2. ScopeThis pr...

Executive SummaryThe federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 510etseq.), is the basic statute regulating the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) in the United States. This law requires the training of all hazmat employees. A hazmat...

PurposeThis program outlines how to assess the level of heat stress an individual may experience when workingoutdoors and provides recommendations on types of controls that can be used to minimize the impact.ScopeThis program impacts all employees, students, v...

1.0 PurposeThis procedure is designed to mitigate or eliminate fire hazards associated with hot work operations, such as welding, grinding or torch cutting.2.0 Definitions2.1 Fire-Safe – A perimeter or immediate area within 35 feet of hot work that has been cl...

Executive SummaryThe purpose of this manual is to provide guidance for personnel on how to work safely in laboratories. Laboratories are expected to be in compliance with this manual in the areas that are applicable. Where the guidance provided in this manual ...

While EHS strives to provide services and guidance in all areas of workplace safety compliance, there are some situations where outside expertise is necessary. A-State does not employ an Occupational Health Specialist and there are areas where that type of phy...

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in the United States Department of Labor regulates workplace safety. Even in state agencies such as Arkansas State University, OSHA standards are the primary reference for workplace safety procedures. 29...

Executive SummaryThe primary purpose of this plan is to meet the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit iss...

PurposeExcavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires employers who engage in safe excavation and trenching activities to protect employees from potential hazards...

Radiation Safety Manual Introduction The objectives of the Arkansas State University Radiation Safety Program are to assist in fulfilling the University's commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for employment and learning and to establish and p...

Date:______________________ Principal User:___________________________ Department:________________ Campus Phone: __________________________Email:________________________________________________________________________________Radioisotope (type, maximum amount ...

Date:______________________ Principal User: _______________________________ Department:_________________ Campus Phone: __________Email:_________________ Radioisotope (type, max. amount, and chemical form): ______________________________ Vendor/Catalog # of rad...