The Laboratory Safety Manual is UCF's governing document for laboratory safety. It requires every laboratory worker to “know the location of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash/safety shower, spill kits, etc.)” and to “always wear appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the laboratory.” In an emergency, “if a serious injury or illness occurs, immediately dial 911 and then notify the laboratory manager.”
EHS inspects laboratories to make sure they comply with UCF policies and all federal and state laws. “EHS performs an annual comprehensive inspection covering chemical, biological, radiation, and laser (CBRL) hazards for all laboratories.” “Any inspection deficiency that poses an imminent danger (likely to cause a serious hazard, injury, disability or death) must be corrected immediately,” and other deficiencies “must be corrected within 30 business days of receipt of the laboratory inspection report.”
The UCF Environmental Health and Safety department exists to “encourage, support and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.” Its programs cover radiation safety, laser safety, and fire safety; the department states that “UCF is committed to providing a fire-safe environment for its faculty, staff, students, and visitors; and to protecting its property through effective fire prevention, protection, preparedness, and response program.”
The Workplace Safety Training page lists the safety courses UCF employees must complete, and notes: “Please contact your supervisor before registering for Workplace Safety courses.” The initial course, EHS001 Comprehensive Safety, “covers a variety of workplace safety topics including, personal protective equipment (PPE), ladder safety, Hazard Communication, asbestos awareness, hearing protection, ergonomics, and heat stress” and is “required every 2 years.”