Occupational Health and Safety
In addition to meeting regulatory compliance requirements, the Roger Williams University Department of Environmental Health and Safety is dedicated to providing a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.
The Roger Williams University Occupational Health and Safety Program is based on providing readily available injury prevention, as well as health and safety training to the entire university community. All reported accidents, injuries and illnesses are investigated by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety in a timely manner to ensure that no unsafe conditions exist.
Building Health and Safety Items
Indoor Air Quality Resources
Lead-Based Paint Resources
Rhode Island Department of Health's educational pamphlet: "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home."
Occupational Incident/Injury/Illness Reporting Resources
- Student and Visitor Incident/Injury/ Illness Form
- Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Injury Reporting Poster
Occupational Health and Safety Plans and Policies
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Controls Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
- For all campus community and visitors:
- For 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× employees with Occupational Exposure:
- For 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Custodial Staff Performing Spill Cleanup Activities:
- In the Event of a Needlestick or Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Bring These Incident Forms to Medical Facility:
Confined Space Entry Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
- Confined Space Entry Policy
- Manhole Cover Lift Policy | Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
- Confined Space Entry Form
- Confined Space Entry Equipment Inspection Form
Epinephrine Policy
Ergonomics
Fall Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR Subparts D and F)
Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Hazard Communication Plan
- Access the 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× SDS Library
- Download and install the portable version onto your desktop or thumb drive (need 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× o365 account to access the Sharepoint site)
- Access the 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× SDS Inventory
- Download the 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× SDS Inventory List as a PDF (.pdf, 1.61 MB)
- Download the 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× SDS Inventory List as an Excel File (.xlsx, 256 kB)
- Reference documents
Hot Work Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252)
- Hot Work Plan
- Roger Williams University Hot Work Permit
- Town of Portsmouth Hot Work Permit (Baypoint Campus)
Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety Program (includes OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450 Laboratory Safety Standard Compliance Items)
Lockout-Tagout Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)
Respiratory Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
Visiting Animals on Campus
- Do you have a classroom or social event that involves bringing an animal to campus?
- Please complete the mandatory online form linked below to receive EHS approval prior to your event.
- All visiting animals must go through the approval process prior to coming to campus.
- Please allow at least 30 days for approval.
- This approval process protects the health and welfare of the visiting animal(s) as well as our campus community members.
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Waterfront Safety Program
Occupational Health and Safety Training
Upcoming Live Trainings
- AED/CPR - Dates/Times TBD; please check back
- Crowd Manager Certification - Dates/Times TBD; please check back
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry - Dates/Times TBD; please check back
Online Training Videos and Training Records
All-University Online Training Links
(students requesting to drive for the University)
(all student and employee golf cart and utility vehicle operators)
(all students and employees)
(all employees)
Laboratory, Shop, and Studio-Specific Online Training Links (as of 8/30/2023: this link now redirects to the new Lab, Shop, and Studio Safety Training Page)
Department-Specific Training Links
(for new hire employees and annual refreshers for all employees)