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Environmental Health & Safety promotes safe work practices, safety awareness, and employee education through a combination of training, periodic inspections, and technical assistance. This is achieved through compliance with all federal, state and local safety laws and regulations, as well as utilizing industry best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Practices<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lab Safety <\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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  • Chemical Hygiene Plan<\/li>\n
  • OSHA Laboratory Standard<\/li>\n
  • Hazardous Communications Program
    \nBiology<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Biology Safety Manual
    \nChemistry<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Identifying and Evaluating Hazards<\/li>\n
  • The Chemical and Engineering News Safety Blog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Environmental Safety <\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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    • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Occupational Safety<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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      • Exposure Control Plan<\/li>\n
      • Hazardous Communications Program<\/li>\n
      • Indoor Air Quality<\/li>\n
      • Mold Awareness, Prevention, and Guidelines for Reporting<\/li>\n
      • Heat Safety in the Workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Fire Safety<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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        • View more information about Fire Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

          Training Program<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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          • Ergonomics
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about maximizing ergonomics in a workplace.<\/li>\n
          • Bloodborne Pathogens
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about how to provide safe working conditions that protect employees from unnecessary health hazards.<\/li>\n
          • Hazardous Communications
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about why the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard was created; the 5 elements of the HazCom Standard; how to use a Safety Data Sheet; and how to report Chemical Concerns.<\/li>\n
          • Mold Identification & Prevention
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, intended for the general campus about how to identify, prevent, and deal with mold.<\/li>\n
          • Occupational Noise Exposure
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about dangerous noise and hearing protection.<\/li>\n
          • Outdoor Hazards
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about dangers of and safety in outdoor workplaces.<\/li>\n
          • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about protecting employees from workplace hazards.<\/li>\n
          • Safe Lifting
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about safe lifting.<\/li>\n
          • Stairways and Ladders Safety Training
            \nA PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about safety guidelines and requirements for stairways and ladders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

            Emergency Preparedness <\/h3><\/i><\/div>

            St. Mary's College of Maryland takes the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors seriously. We intentionally plan for predictable and unpredictable incidents and emergencies. SMCM Emergency Response Procedure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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