| Effective Date: 1/1/92 (revised 1/2/01) |
| Office of Origin: Office of Environmental Health and Safety |
In compliance with applicable regulations, this policy delineates responsibilities with regard to environmental health and safety management.
A. UCSF operations shall be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and, when appropriate, with accepted environmental health and safety standards which promote comprehensive programs for injury and illness prevention, hazardous materials, and environmental safety.
B. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEH&S) will provide consultation, training, and services that conform to campus regulations and standards.
A. The development of policy is the joint responsibility of OEH&S and the following faculty committees: Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, and Radioactive Drug Research.
B. The Chancellor is responsible for the establishment and implementation of environmental health and safety policy at all facilities under campus control. Appropriate vice chancellors, directors of medical centers, deans, chairs, laboratory directors, department managers, principal investigators, supervisors, and OEH&S personnel are jointly and cooperatively responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of these policies.
C. In the event of imminent danger to life or health, the Assistant Vice Chancellor--Research Services has the authority to order the immediate cessation of hazardous activities until the danger is abated or adequate measures are taken to minimize risk to campus personnel, students, and the public.