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@sky-capital-ltd.com

Lab Manager for 生物学 和 海洋科学: Tabitha Hootman, thootma@sky-capital-ltd.com

Associate Dean of Stein College:  Dana C. Tupa, dchapma@sky-capital-ltd.com 

Dean of Arts 和 科学:  Dr. Christopher Corbo, ccorbo@sky-capital-ltd.com 

 

Laboratory 安全

JU laboratory safety polices were established to address known 危害 associated with laboratory research 和 academic laboratory studies. It applies to all department 在科学和数学学部使用有害物质，包括 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 which its employees are free from harm or known 危害 when performing their job 职责. In order to accomplish this goal, JU will align itself with all applicable 职业安全与健康管理局(OSHA)法规，佛罗里达州法律， 和 other regulatory guidelines as best management practices. JU laboratory safety polices include the following elements:

  • Laboratory 和 Field 安全
    • When working in a laboratory environment, anyone could encounter a variety of 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 other supporting documents/training to provide general guidance for the 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
    • A particularly hazardous substance (PHS) according to OSHA is defined as either a 致癌物、生殖毒物或具有高度急性毒性的物质.
      • 致癌物是引起或被怀疑引起的化学物质或化学产品 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 国际癌症研究机构(IARC)将第1组列为“对人类致癌”和第1组 2A or 2B “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens”.
      • Reproductive toxicants are substances that have adverse effects on various aspects 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:
        • A chemical with a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg or less per kg of body weight when administered orally to certain test populations.
        • A chemical with an LD50 of 200 mg less per kg of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24-hours to certain test populations.
        • 空气中致死浓度中值(LC50)为百万分之200的化学物质， ppm, by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg per liter or less of mist, fume, or 粉尘，当通过连续吸入给某些测试人群时 hour, provided such concentration 和/or condition are likely to be encountered by 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 协议作为健康和安全程序，允许操纵电位 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.
    • In addition, a Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (ECP) has been developed to provide general guidance in the recognition, evaluation, 和 control of 危害 与人类血液，血源性病原体和其他潜在接触有关 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
    • 杰克逊维尔大学目前不维护、保留或以其他方式使用任何形式 of radioisotopes; therefore, no 程序 have been developed to contain or h和le the 释放 of radioactive isotopes into 环境. If in the future 杰克逊维尔 University does store radioisotopes on site, safety policies 和 程序 will be addressed to adequately ensure the protection of personnel, property, 和 环境 from any potential hazard associated with radioactive isotopes.

Chemical 安全 和 Hazardous Materials

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 和 the Florida Environmental Protection 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, 确保所有实验室/现场操作符合这些规定. 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:
      • A minor spill is a spill in which the contains of the spill are known 和 poses no 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 需要立即就医，或者正在使用暴力化学品 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
    • 危险和潜在危险的实验室试剂和/或化学品清单 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 是否由他们尊敬的部门维护和更新，包括散装化学品 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)
    • 作为杰克逊维尔大学的一名员工，你有权了解危险 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 了解危险化学品的标签和安全数据表(SDS)中的信息. 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
    • 大学的各种活动，特别是科学实验室，会产生有害物质 废物-这些可能包括废溶剂，酸和碱，重金属，油和 unused chemicals, etc. The h和ling 和 disposal of hazardous waste is regulated by 环境保护署(EPA)的资源保护和恢复部门 Act (RCRA) found in Title 40 of the CFR. To ensure a safe working experience at JU 和 to adequately protect 环境 和 comply with federal, state, 和 local 规定，所有产生/处理危险废物的大学人员必须确保 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;
      • 适当隔离废物容器，并确保减少二次密封 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
    • The best way to prevent exposure to airborne substances is to prevent their escape into the laboratory by using fume hoods, ventilation devices, 和 other protective 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 of such 设备 thus airflow through fume hood shall be inspected 和 calibrated 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 以符合联邦法规的方式处理普遍的废物堆积和处置， 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
    • 压缩气瓶对工作人员的健康和身体有潜在危害; property, 和 环境. 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 环境 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 are working near or within a confined space, those personnel will exercise extreme 谨慎. Those confined spaces will be evaluated in accordance with Title 联邦法典第29章1910.146 和 if deemed “Permit Required Confined Space,” will be off limits to all personnel 直到批准的密闭空间许可证已签署，张贴，并有效救援 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 和 contractors shall abide by established policies 和 程序, which are at a 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 the workplace are covered by established safe electrical safe work practices, which are aligned with those outlined in Title 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart “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” personnel be trained in accordance with the most currently up-to-date NFPA 70E code. Before performing any electrical servicing work, trained, qualified personnel shall 配备适当的个人防护装备、个人防护用品和电动工具.
  • Heat Stress Control
    • 杰克逊维尔 University takes a proactive role in assessing/minimizing laboratory 和/or fieldwork that involve high air temperatures, high humidity levels, physical 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
    • 易燃或腐蚀性液体的运输、储存和使用 physical 和 chemical 危害 to personnel, property, 和 环境. 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” 确保人员、财产和环境免受法规的保护 any potential hazard associated with flammable 和 corrosive 液体. 在杰克逊维尔 University, only trained “Authorized” personnel will h和le flammable 和 corrosive 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 液体应仅在经“授权”认可的安全容器中储存和运输. 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法规，以确保保护人员免受潜在危害 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 环境. In the state of Florida, environmental impacts are regulated 和 enforced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) 和 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). JU has developed environmental compliance polices to provide regulatory guidance for the university’s activities that could potentially adversely affect 环境. 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
    • 佛罗里达州环境保护部(FDEP)管理空气排放许可证 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. The goal of this operation is to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee exposure 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 向美国材料与试验协会(ASTM)国际咨询 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 环境 through proper refrigerant management. 这包括:
      • To minimize the 释放 of ozone depleting substances ODS, to the ambient air from the servicing, repairing, maintaining, 和 disposing of refrigeration appliances;
      • 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 University requires all employees 和 contractors whose roles require 制冷剂的处理、订购、修理、保养、维护或处理 或制冷设备完全符合清洁空气法第608条的规定 Amendments 和 the requirements of Title 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
  • Pesticide 安全
    • 环境保护署(EPA)负责监管联邦杀虫剂，杀菌剂， 和 Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) in order to control the production, sale, distribution 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. 本条例要求所有工人遵守本条例所载的所有指示 manufacture’s label, safety st和ards for mixing 和 apply pesticides, 和 proper practices for managing waste pesticides 和 for h和ling container residues.
  • Toxic Substances Control Act (污染) Compliance
    • 有毒物质控制法(污染)授权环境保护署， EPA, the ability to track industrial chemicals produced in the United States or imported 进入美国，以确定这些化学品构成的风险 to human health 和/or 环境. 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 将“研究”定义为商业研究，其中商业实体将直接 provide partial or complete funding for the development of chemicals. 如果杰克逊维尔 University personnel import or export chemicals for any purpose, the chemicals must be accompanied by 污染 import/export rule certifications. In most cases, JU research activities are either exempt from 污染 rules pertaining to the significant new use 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 环保署(EPA)和佛罗里达州环境保护部(FDEP)的标准 spill prevention control 和 countermeasure. Spill Prevention, Control & 对策 计划(SPCC)是为了防止污染物，如石油，被释放到 环境. A SPCC plan provides the university with general guidance for preventing the accidental 和/or intended 释放 of oil 和 other listed polluting materials 进入环境，检查油藏标准，预防性维护 st和ards, 和 emergency response 程序 that will be implemented in the event of a spill/accidental 释放.
  • Storm Water Pollution Control
    • 雨水管理计划(SWMP)是一项需要遵守的要求 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 complies with best management practices for minimizing the discharge of pollutants 从校园进入的雨水排水系统和邻近的接收水道.
  • Wastewater Management
    • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulates discharges of wastewater to/onto the ground within the State of Florida. Any project/task at 杰克逊维尔 可能涉及到将废水意外排放到环境中的大学 must be communicate to university administration prior to the start of the project 因此，可以建立最佳管理实践来预防/控制任何潜在的 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 for developing, implementing, 和 monitoring the overall safety training programs 和 provide compliance/specialized training for all students 和 personnel within 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 through a mixture of methods including Instructor-led classroom sessions, h和s-on applications, video-based lectures, or computer-based online training systems.

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

Please include your name, the department or division you report to, the Principle Investigator that you will be working with, the name of the project you will be working on, 和 a means to contact you. 谢谢你！.

Incident Reporting

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