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  •   This OSHA-regulated program covers selection, training, medical clearance, and respirator fit testing for personnel required to wear respirators for

  •       If you and your spouse or significant other are planning a pregnancy, you may be concerned about chemicals, hazardous drugs, or radiati, Left, baby.jpg
      Here are some things YOU can do: Review the Reproductive Health Policies in the Safety Manual, and/or Radiation Safety Manual.

  • There are many types of Powered Industrial Trucks. Those most widely used at Duke include fork lifts, order pickers and motorized pallet jacks. The Oc, Left, ForkLift2.jpg
    For more details and additional information, please read about Powered Industrial Truck Safety in the Duke University Safety Manual or see OSHA's page

  • OSHA Log FAQ, What is Duke's policy on Reporting of Work-Related Injuries or Illnesses?, The policy on Reporting of Work-Related Injuries or Illnesses can be found in the Duke University Safety Manual . , How do I report a Work-Related Injury or Illness?, Employees should ensure that their supervisor is aware of their injury or illness AND file a Report of Work-Related Injury or Illness on the Duke HR w, What are my responsibilities as a manager/ supervisor following the Work-Related Injury or Illness of one of my employees?, Click here to learn about manager/ supervisor responsibilities following a work-related injury or illness. , What happens when a Report of Work-Related Injury or Illness is received by the Occupational & Environmental Safety Office (OESO)?, OESO reviews the report paying careful attention to the employee's injury/ illness description and the comments from the employee and supervisor on ho, Which department maintains the Duke Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses? Am I allowed to see it?, The Occupational & Environmental Safety Office (OESO) has maintained the log & summary since calendar year 2002.  Workers' Compensation maintained the, How long does Duke keep the log, the summary, and Reports of Work-Related Injury or Illness?, Duke is required by OSHA regulations on Retention & Updating - 1904.33 to keep the log, summary, and Reports of Work-Related Injury or Illness for fiv, Where can I go to learn more about OSHA Recordkeeping and statistics on work-related injuries and illnesses for various industries?, More information about OSHA Recordkeeping can be found by clicking here . Statistics on work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities can be found o, What other records does Duke keep about my health, and who has access to view these?, The Occupational and Environemental Safety Office (OESO) and Employee Occupational Health and Wellness (EOHW) keep employee exposure and medical recor

  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) RecordkeepingThe Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers in cert

  • Annual Inspection of Lockout/ Tagout Program OSHA requires that employers perform inspections of their Lockout/ Tagout Programs at least annually. 

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Control of Hazardous Energy  The purpose of the Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO) program is to assist Duke departments in: Train

  • Good Work Practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Safer Alternatives Emergency Response and Incident Reporting Guide   Gree
    Helpful Links, Reporting Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses PPE webpage PPE Hazard Assessment Form Respirator Use in Labs Info Sheet, Working Safely with Vacuum Autoclaving waste HAZARD ALERT – Autoclaving Liquids & Scald Risk Cryopreservation Safety, Ultraviolet Light Safety Working Safety with Ampules Safety Medical Devices Demonstration Safety Training Information, Fieldwork Safety Plan Template Safety Guidelines for Fieldwork Shop and Machine Tool Safety

  • When hearing loss occurs, it is permanent. Your hearing cannot be improved by any means after it is gone, so hearing conservation should be a priority

  • GHS-compliant labels for commonly used chemicals are linked below. If you need labels for other chemicals, use our blank Chemical Label Template. (Se

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