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

• Caring For Your RWU Bathroom
• Caring For Your RWU Kitchen
• Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (employee)
• Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (residential student)

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

• Employee Incident/Injury/Illness Form 
• 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:
  • Medical Sharps Disposal Locations (Accessible in Building Restrooms)
• For RWU employees with Occupational Exposure:
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination Form
• For RWU Custodial Staff Performing Spill Cleanup Activities:
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Clean-Up Kits and Disposal Buckets Map
  • Blood and Medical Waste Incident Clean-Up Procedure Posters for Custodial (PDF, 598 kB)
• In the Event of a Needlestick or Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Bring These Incident Forms 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 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

• Epinephrine Policy

Ergonomics

• RWU Ergonomics Program - Workstation Self-Check List (PDF, 112 kB)

Fall Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR Subparts D and F)

• Fall Protection Plan 
• Roof Access Request Form

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)

• Hazard Communication Plan 
• Access the RWU SDS Library
  • Download and install the portable version onto your desktop or thumb drive (need RWU o365 account to access the Sharepoint site)
• Access the RWU SDS Inventory
  • Download the RWU SDS Inventory List as a PDF (.pdf, 1.61 MB)
  • Download the RWU SDS Inventory List as an Excel File (.xlsx, 256 kB)
• Reference documents
  • New GHS Pictograms
  • New GHS Labels
  • New GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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)

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

Lockout-Tagout Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)

• Lockout-Tagout Plan 
• Lockout-Tagout Annual Inspection Form

Respiratory Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)

• Respiratory Protection Program

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.
  • RWU Visiting Animals on Campus online request form (Qualtrics; opens in new window)

Waterfront Safety Program

• Waterfront Safety Plan