Policy Statement Oxygen deficiency monitors shall be selected, installed, and maintained in accordance with this policy in work spaces with asphyxiation risks posed by storage and use of compressed inert gases and cryogenic liquids. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are affected by this policy: Other: Include […]
Lock Control Policy
Policy Statement To set forth the procedures for institutional control of locks and to provide budget unit with procedures for requesting door locks and changes in lock keying. New door locks and changes in lock keying must be approved by the Building Coordinator. All locks must be keyed to Augusta […]
Key Control
Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to set forth procedures for the issuance and control of keys, and for accounting for keys when employees, faculty and staff terminate or transfer. This policy also provides procedures for issuing keys to and retrieving keys from students. For purposes of this policy, the […]
Holiday, Special Event, and General Decorations Safety Policy
Policy Statement All Holiday, seasonal, special event, and general purpose decorations used at Augusta University (“AU”) facilities must comply with fire and personal safety regulations and requirements. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are affected by this policy: Policy Owner Environmental Health and Safety Division Definitions Combustible: Any material […]
Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Policy
Policy Statement To provide guidelines, assign responsibilities and outline procedures to protect employees at Augusta University against exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Copies of this program, as well as a listing of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets (SDS), are available in the Environmental Health & Safety Division’s […]
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Policy
Policy Statement Augusta University shall take every precaution to protect all persons and property against hazards presented by the use, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of flammable and combustible liquids. Handling, use, storage, transport, and disposal of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in compliance with all federal, state, and […]
Fire Watch Policy
Policy Statement A Fire Watch, established in accordance with this policy, is a required compensatory action during fire alarm system outages, and during hot work. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are affected by this policy: Policy Owner Environmental Health and Safety Division Definitions Fire Watch […]
Fire Code Red Policy
Policy Statement Protection of life and property from fire requires the involvement of the entire Augusta University community, dedicated to effective fire prevention, response and reporting system. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are affected by this policy: Policy Owner Environmental Health and Safety Division Definitions […]
Electrical Safety Policy
Policy Statement Augusta University implements an aggressive electrical safety program to promote institutional safety in compliance with state and federal regulations, and to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and students when using electrically energized equipment or circuits.All Augusta University faculty, staff, students, and patients and visitors shall […]
Correction of Safety Hazards
Policy Statement It is the policy of Augusta University to provide and maintain a safe and healthful work environment for each employee and all others on the Augusta University premises. Special attention is expected to correct any hazardous condition or practice that poses a potentially serious risk to personnel. Prompt […]