Facilities and Operations employees may be exposed to office, general industry, and construction hazards daily, depending upon his or her job. The information on this web page is designed to provide assistance to Facilities & Operations employees to maintain a safe and healthful workforce and place. Safety Data Sheet Lab Sign Indoor Air Quality Airborne dust, Asbestos, Bioaerosols (living and nonliving biological air contaminants), Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Formaldehyde, Laboratory Chemicals, Ozone, Radon, Volatile organic compounds. These are all things that can cause indoor air quality issues for building occupants. Select the link above for additional information. Indoor Air Quality Guide UAH General Industry Safety These guidelines are designed to support the University policy to ensure safe practices are observed in the Facilities and Operations Department and other units that perform general industry type work. The basis for these guidelines is the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Facilities and Operations Safety Manual Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Exposed to injuries, blood spatters or other human fluids? this plan provides guidelines on how to protect yourself and others while handling, cleaning or otherwise exposed to potentially infectious material. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Gas Cylinders This policy provides useful information on handling compressed gas cylinders during receiving, storage, use, and shipping. Gas Cylinder Policy Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program This policy provides information on the safe use, storage, and or handling of hazardous materials in non-laboratory settings. Labs are covered under the Chemical hygiene and Lab Safety Plans. Hazard Communication Plan Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection is used when engineering and administrative controls do not reduce hazardous material exposure below acceptable limits. It is also employed in oxygen deficient atmospheres. All persons who use any type of respiratory protection must have training. Contact the OEHS for more information. Respiratory Protection Program Guide Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Program The SPCC is required by the EPA. It is the written document of how UAH will respond to releases of oil into the environment. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Guide Lockout / Tagout Program When implemented, hazards resulting from hazardous releases of energy can be significantly reduced. Lockout / Tagout Program Guide Ladder Inspection Use this as a general guideline to insure ladders are in good working condition. Ladder Inspection Guide