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:
    • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
    • Exposure Follow-Up Procedures Form
    • Exposure Risk Assessment Form
    • Source Patient Consent to Test Form
    • Exposure Notification Form
    • Written Opinion Request Form
• Confined Space Entry Policy (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
  • Manhole Cover Lift Policy | Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
  • Confined Space Entry Form
  • Confined Space Entry Equipment Inspection Form
• Fall Protection Plan (OSHA 29 CFR Subparts D and F)
  • Roof Access Request Form
• Hazard Communication Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
  • RWU Online SDS Library
  • New GHS Pictograms
  • New GHS Labels
  • New GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Hot Work Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252)
  • Roger Williams University Hot Work Permit
  • Town of Portsmouth Hot Work Permit (Baypoint Campus)
• Lockout-Tagout Plan(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)
  • Lockout-Tagout Annual Inspection Form
• Respiratory Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
• Waterfront Safety Plan

Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety Plans and Procedures

Please visit the RWU Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety Page for all related items

Visiting Animals on Campus

• Do you have a classroom or social event that involves bringing an animal to campus? (e.g., wildlife demonstration, petting zoo, etc.)
• 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
• RWU Visiting Animals on Campus online request form (Qualtrics; opens in new window)
• This approval process protects the health and welfare of the visiting animal(s) as well as our campus community members