Chapter 18. Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS)

18.4. Government Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations

The University and its faculty, staff, and students will comply with all federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations as required.

Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS) is responsible for communicating the requirements of safety, health, and environmental regulations to the University management and employees and acting as a technical resource for University compliance.

Major sources of safety, health, and environmental regulations include the Michigan Consumer and Industry Services Department safety and health standards, the Department of Transportation hazardous materials shipping regulations, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Federal EPA environmental protection regulations.

Employee work activities may be affected by one or more written departmental safety compliance plans including a chemical hygiene plan, a department safety plan or emergency response plan, the Radiation Safety Manual for radioisotope users, a bloodborne pathogens compliance plan, or others.