Hampshire College

The college is committed to providing a safe and healthy campus environment for all members of the college community. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) establishes national requirements for protection of employee health and safety. The college is covered by OSHA's General Industry Standard, which establishes safety standards for a wide variety of operations. The college has developed programs to comply with applicable OSHA requirements, as well as additional safety policies and programs to protect the health and safety of our employees. Your supervisor will inform you of safety policies procedures and you will receive training on those safety programs applicable to your job. Employees are responsible for following all safety procedures and work practices; reporting hazardous conditions or operations; and reporting any job related injury or illnesses in accordance with established college guidelines. For additional information on college safety programs, contact the office of environmental health and safety.

Asbestos

Bloodborne Pathogen Control

Chemical Hazard Communication

Chemicals in the Office

Confined Space Program

Exposure Monitoring and Medical Records

Ladder Use

Lockout/Tagout and Electrical Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

Vehicle Drivers

Water Damage Response and Mold Remediation

Workplace Accidents:
Workers' Compensation PDF
Supervisor Accident Investigation Guidelines PDF

Other Documents:
OSHA Compliance Programs Summary PDF

Forms:
BBP Incident Report PDF
Confined Space Log PDF
Inspection/Ventilation Record PDF
Respirator Medical Questionnaire PDF
Supervisors Accident Investigation PDF

Tools and Links:
Ansell Chemical Resistance Guide PDF
Avoiding Heat Stress (OSHA) PDF
Latex Allergy (OSHA)
Lyme Disease Facts (OSHA) PDF

Federal and State Regulations:
OSHA 29 CRF 1910.1001 (General Industry)
OSHA 29 CRF 1926.1101 (Construction Standard)
MA DEP 310 CMR 7.09 (Dust, Odor, Construction/Demolition) PDF p116
MA DEP 310 CMR 7.15 (Removal/Disposal of Asbestos) PDF p122
MA DOS 453 CMR 6.0 (Removal, Containment/Encapsulation of Asbestos)