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Forms, Policies and Procedures (85 Entries)
Policy: General Counsel
Abandoned, Found, Removed, or Unclaimed Property
Policy: General Counsel

Abandoned, Found, Removed, or Unclaimed Property

  1. PURPOSE
    To establish a uniform and consistent policy for the retention, accounting, and disposition of abandoned, found, removed, or unclaimed property.
  2. SCOPE OF POLICY
    A University employee finding, coming into possession of, or removing abandoned, lost, or unclaimed property shall forward these item(s) either to the Department of Public Safety or an appropriate authority* within or nearest the facility in which the item was located.

The complete policy and more can be found on the General Counsel’s web site.

 

Policy Details:

OWNER: Executive Vice President

SECTION: Campus Safety and Security Policies

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Office of Campus and Public Safety

POLICY NUMBER (Legacy): Jul-33

ORIGINATION DATE: October 11, 1988

REVISION DATE(S): 1-Mar-96

Policy Source Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51572

Policy: General Counsel
Alarms and Security Monitoring Systems
Policy: General Counsel

Alarms and Security Monitoring Systems

  1. PURPOSE
    To establish a review and approval procedure governing the design, selection, purchase and installation of any intrusion alarms and other security monitoring systems to ensure maximum system compatibility and effectiveness.

  2. SCOPE OF POLICY
    Any person or unit of the University considering the purchase or installation of an intrusion alarm or security monitoring system on the University premises must consult with and receive prior approval from the Director of Public Safety or his designee.

The complete policy and more can be found on the General Counsel’s web site.

 

Policy Details:

OWNER: Executive Vice President

SECTION: Campus Safety and Security Policies

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Office of Campus and Public Safety

POLICY NUMBER (Legacy): 28-Jul

ORIGINATION DATE: October 2, 1985

REVISION DATE(S): 1-Apr-96

Policy Source Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51591

Policy: General Counsel
Ambulance Service for University Employees
Policy: General Counsel

Ambulance Service for University Employees

  1. PURPOSE
    To assist in providing immediate medical attention for University employees who are injured or require medical attention while at work.
  2. SCOPE OF POLICY
    When an employee is injured at work or is suffering from an ailment that in the exercise of good judgment requires emergency first aid or examination/treatment by a physician, the employee, the supervisor, or someone else who is present should immediately call 911. Outside of the Newark Campus, contact should also be made with Public Safety at 831-2222 (or 645-4333 in Southern Delaware).

The complete policy and more can be found on the General Counsel’s web site.

 

Policy Details:

OWNER: Executive Vice President

SECTION: Campus Safety and Security Policies

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Office of Campus and Public Safety

POLICY NUMBER (Legacy): 5-Jul

ORIGINATION DATE: March 1, 1996

REVISION DATE(S): December 2000; July 1, 2005

Policy Source Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51573

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Application for Analytical X-Ray Equipment Utilization
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Application for Analytical X-Ray Equipment Utilization

Application required in order to use X-Ray equipment for research.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51545

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Application for Radionuclide Utilization
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Application for Radionuclide Utilization

Application outlining the personnel and quantities of radionuclides being used for a specific research project.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51556

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Application for Use of Open Flame Devices
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Application for Use of Open Flame Devices

Application needed in order to have an open flame in University Facilities. Application must be completed and submitted to EHS 2 weeks prior to the event using the open flame.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51541

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Application for Visiting Scientist to Use Radioactive Materials
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Application for Visiting Scientist to Use Radioactive Materials

Visiting scientists may use radioactive materials in University of Delaware laboratories for a one week period provided-

  1. they have significant past radiation experience,
  2. they provide documentation of radiation safety training at their home institution during the previous 12 month period,
  3. they complete this form, and 4) they perform radiation work under the close supervision of a permanent UD radiation worker.

Visitors staying longer than one week or making more than 3 distinct visits to the lab in the same year must contact the UD Radiation Safety Officer (831-8475) to obtain radiation safety training.

Instructions to Visiting Scientist: Complete Sections 1-4 of this form and forward it (with the Section 2 attachment) to the UD Radiation Safety Officer (FAX 302-831-1528) ASAP but at least three working days before you begin radiation work in the laboratory. You must submit this form each time you visit UD and plan to use radioactive material.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51557

Policy: General Counsel
Asbestos Management
Policy: General Counsel

Asbestos Management

  1. PURPOSE
    To ensure that asbestos exposures of all University personnel, students, guests, visitors and contract personnel are minimized by assuring that all activities that may impact, disturb or dislodge asbestos containing materials and all building conditions that could allow exposure to asbestos fibers are conducted and abated, respectively, in a manner consistent with established safety practices.

For further information or copies of the Asbestos Management Plan, please contact Environmental Health and Safety, ext 8475.

The complete policy and more can be found on the General Counsel’s web site.

 

Policy Details:

OWNER: Executive Vice President

SECTION: Campus Safety and Security Policies

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Office of Environmental Health and Safety

POLICY NUMBER (Legacy): Jul-42

ORIGINATION DATE: June 26, 1996

REVISION DATE(S): 13-Jan-06

Policy Source Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51574

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Biological Material Registration Form
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Biological Material Registration Form

Registration of Biological Material being used in a specific research study.

Information such as type of bio-material, processes, labs, etc. must be provided as well as an abstract of the work being performed.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51519

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Biological Shipping Request
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Biological Shipping Request

Request for clearance to transport potentially hazardous material from requestor (University entity) to a recipient.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51518

Policy: Environmental Health and Safety
Biosafety Program
Policy: Environmental Health and Safety

Biosafety Program

The University’s Biosafety program is established to protect individuals from exposure to biohazards through the application of administrative and engineering controls. The program is managed by the Biosafety Officer and has oversight by the University Biosafety Committee. The program is described in the various subject areas listed below:

BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS

BIOSAFETY RESOURCES

Any Biosafety issues may be addressed to Krista Murray or call 831-1433.

The complete policy and more can be found on the Environmental Health and Safety’s web site.

 

Policy Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Policy Source Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51535

Form: Environmental Health and Safety
Bloodborne Pathogen Program Training Certificate
Form: Environmental Health and Safety

Bloodborne Pathogen Program Training Certificate

Certification to record that a participant has gone through all training related to Bloodborne Pathogens and biomaterials for department records.

 

Form Details:

OWNER: Environmental Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Environmental Health & Safety

Download Form Email https://research.udel.edu/forms-policies-procedures/?entry=51520

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Phone: (302) 831-2792

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210 Hullihen Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831-2136
Fax: (302) 831-2828
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