Chapter 13 |
Employee Health and Safety |
13.04 |
SAFETY COMMITTEES |
Several University committees have been established to address safety concerns.
- RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE—Develops policy regarding radiation safety and assures that University activities meet the requirements of the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission;
- CHEMICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE—Develops policy and oversees compliance in hazardous waste management, environmental permits and other issues related to chemical safety and environmental protection.
- BIOLOGICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE—Reviews research and other University activities involving use of hazardous biological materials including recombinant DNA for compliance with NIH guidelines and other rules.
- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH COMMITTEE—Assures that the University provides the necessary medical services and disease-prevention programs to protect the health and safety of UW-Madison employees in the workplace. Animal care and use, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bloodborne Pathogens Rule and Respiratory Protection Rule and tuberculosis prevention are areas of special concern.
Contacts can be made with these committees or with safety experts from the University by contacting the Safety Department at 262-8769.