Applies to: (examples; Faculty,Staff, Students, etc)
Faculty , Staff , Students , Contractors_Vendors
Faculty , Staff , Students , Contractors_Vendors
Eating, drinking, and related activities within laboratories can result in accidental ingestion or exposure to hazardous materials. Good laboratory practices, supported by the Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA), seeks to eliminate the potential route of exposure by prohibiting these activities in areas where hazardous materials are present. In addition, good laboratory practice incorporates standard hand hygiene practices.
This policy applies to all staff, faculty, students, and guests entering University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis laboratory areas where hazardous materials are used, handled, or stored.
Term |
Definition |
Hazardous material |
Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical) which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. |
Position/Office/Department |
Responsibility |
Laboratory Instructors |
Responsible for identifying laboratories where eating, drinking, or similar activities are prohibited and for notifying individuals of appropriate areas for such activities.
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Laboratory Teaching Assistants |
Responsible for enforcing the eating, drinking policy in laboratory by reporting offenses of the policy to the instructor to enforce the policy. |
Name |
Contact Information |
Carlin Harp, Emergency Management Coordinator |
Carlin.Harp@uhsp.edu; 314-446-8133 |
Eric Knoll VP, Operations |
Eric.Knoll@uhsp.edu; 314-446-8375 |