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.
Occupational Incident/Injury/Illness Reporting Resources
- Employee Incident/Injury/Illness Form
- Student and Visitor Incident/Injury/ Illness Form
- Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Injury Reporting Poster
Indoor Air Quality Resources
- Caring For Your RWU Bathroom
- Caring For Your RWU Kitchen
- Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (employee)
- Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (residential student)
Occupational Health and Safety Plans and Policies
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination Form
- Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Clean-Up Kits and Disposal Buckets Map
- Medical Sharps Disposal Locations
- Exposure Incident Forms to bring to Medical Facility:
- Confined Space Entry Policy (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
- Fall Protection Plan (OSHA 29 CFR Subparts D and F)
- Hazard Communication Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Hot Work Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252)
- Lockout-Tagout Plan(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)
- Respiratory Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
- Waterfront Safety Plan
Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety Plans and Procedures
- Chemical and Biological Hygiene Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450)
- Laboratory Waste Management and Disposal Guide
- RWU Online SDS Library
- Procedures for Unplanned Power Loss
- Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan (Blank: Print, Complete, and Post at Location)
- 3D Printer Safety
- Shellfish Farm Cage Handling (Hook and Lure Hazard)
- Shop Vacuum Safety
- Spray Booth Safety
- Wader Safety
Visiting Animals on Campus
- Are you bringing an animal to campus for a classroom or social event? (wildlife demonstration, petting zoo, etc.)
- Please complete this mandatory online request form at least 30 days in advance of your event to complete the approval process
- This approval process protects the health and welfare of the visiting animal(s) as well as our campus community members