Forms, Policies & Procedures

Personal Protective Equipment

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To establish personal protective equipment requirements for the University.
2. SCOPE AND APPLICATION
   This policy applies to all University personnel, contract personnel, and visitors in applicable University facilities and/or University operations. …

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

Possession and Use of Firearms on University Property

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   The University of Delaware is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus community, and for its visitors, through the reasonable regulation of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other dangerous instruments.
2. POLICY
   The University prohibits the possession, storage, or use of any guns, firearms, explosives, ammunition, and other weapons and dangerous instruments (herein collectively “Weapons”) on University property, including any land, building, or vehicle that the University owns, leases, rents, occupies, operates or controls, unless expressly authorized by the University of Delaware Police Department. …

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

Protection of Potable Water Supply

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To ensure potable water supply systems are designed, installed, maintained and utilized in such a manner as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases.
2. POLICY

   Potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. The Facilities Planning and Construction Department shall ensure new facilities and renovations comply with the requirements of The IBC Plumbing Code or the latest plumbing code adopted by the City of Newark. The Facilities Management Department shall ensure facilities are maintained in accordance with this code. …

For more information regarding this policy and backflow prevention contact the Facilities Management Department or the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

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

Pyrotechnics Cearance Form

Form needed to create any pyrotechnic displays on University property.

Radioactive Material and Machines Capable of Producing Ionizing Radiation

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To ensure all activities related to sources of ionizing radiation are conducted in compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and license conditions, Delaware Radiation Control Regulations, and University Regulations.

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

Radioactive Material Receipt, Use, and Disposal

Inventory of radioactive material in storage with entries to track use and disposal.

Radioactive Materials Program

The University of Delaware holds a USNRC Type A Broadscope License to use radioactive materials at its campuses in the State of Delaware and in coastal waters as well as at sea. The day-to-day operations of the program are managed by the Radiation Safety Officer assisted by the Radiation Safety Technician. Program elements are listed below:

• University of Delaware Radiation Safety Manual for Radioactive Materials
• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations, Regulatory Guides, and Technical Information Papers
• Notice To Employees, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Form 3 (Employee Protection)
• Data for Commonly Uses Radioisotopes at the University of Delaware
• Repository of Laboratory Protocols Utilizing Radioactive Materials
• Radiation Safety Training Schedule
• Suppliers of Radiation Equipment
• Educational Resources

Radiation Safety Procedures

• Instructions for Ordering Radionuclides
• Package Opening Instructions
• Safe Work Procedures
• Post-experiment Contamination Surveys
• Radiation Emergency Procedures
• Disposal of Radioactive Waste
• Radioactive Waste Disposal Guide
• Scheduling a Waste Pick-up

Questions regarding radioactive materials may be addressed to William Fendt or call 831-1434.

Radioactive Waste Pick-Up Request Webform

This form deals with Waste Management & Disposal. Please review the form carefully to determine its applicability in your research, as well as the entity that governs this particular form. For questions regarding safety concerns and regulations, please visit UD’s EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) or review the policies and procedures in the Safety Section of this page.

Refrigeration Units

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To outline the University’s policy regulating the purchase and use of refrigeration units utilized in laboratory, research or other risk areas. The purchase of refrigeration units used exclusively for the refrigeration of items intended for human consumption are not included in this policy.

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

Removal of Dangerous Material

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To protect the health and safety of individuals when dangerous materials which could present an imminent danger to life and health are found in University buildings. …

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

Respiratory Protection

1. SCOPE OF PURPOSE
   To establish uniform administrative procedures and minimum requirements related to respiratory protection. …

N.B. As used in this Policy the term employee includes students.

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

Safe Use and Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders

1. PURPOSE
   To establish a policy on safe use and storage of compressed gas cylinders.
2. POLICY
   To implement a safety policy on the use and storage of compressed gas cylinders so as to reduce the risk to students, staff, faculty, and the general public. To ensure the safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders at the University, the following rules shall be followed: …

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