Occupational Health and Safety

In addition to meeting regulatory compliance requirements, the Roger Williams University Department of Environmental Health and Safety is dedicated to providing a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.

The Roger Williams University Occupational Health and Safety Program is based on providing readily available injury prevention, as well as health and safety training to the entire university community.  All reported accidents, injuries and illnesses are investigated by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety in a timely manner to ensure that no unsafe conditions exist.

Occupational Incident/Injury/Illness Reporting Resources

• Employee Incident/Injury/Illness Form 
• Student and Visitor Incident/Injury/ Illness Form

Indoor Air Quality Resources

• Caring For Your RWU Bathroom
• Caring For Your RWU Kitchen
• Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (employee)
• Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire (residential student)

Occupational Health and Safety Plans and Policies

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination Form
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Clean-Up Kits and Disposal Buckets Map
  • Medical Sharps Disposal Locations

• Chemical and Biological Hygiene Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450)
  • Laboratory Waste Management and Disposal Guide
  • RWU Online SDS Library
  • Procedures for Unplanned Power Loss
  • Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan (Blank: Print, Complete, and Post at Location)
• Confined Space Entry Policy (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
  • Manhole Cover Lift Policy | Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
  • Confined Space Entry Form
  • Confined Space Entry Equipment Inspection Form
• Fall Protection Plan (OSHA 29 CFR Subparts D and F)
  • Roof Access Request Form
• Hazard Communication Plan(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
  • RWU Online SDS Library
  • New GHS Pictograms
  • New GHS Labels
  • New GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Hot Work Plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252)
  • Roger Williams University Hot Work Permit
  • Town of Portsmouth Hot Work Permit (Baypoint Campus)
• Lockout-Tagout Plan(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)
  • Lockout-Tagout Annual Inspection Form
• Respiratory Protection Program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
• Waterfront Safety Plan