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SECTION 166: INSTITUTIONAL SAFETY

SOURCE: NDSU President

1. Institutional Biosafety

   1.1

   The University's Institutional Biosafety policies are administered by the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (Division of the Vice President for Research, Creative Activities, and Technology Transfer).

   1.2

   The North Dakota State University Institutional Biosafety Committee is charged with the responsibility of maintaining an institutional biosafety program and formulating policies consistent with State and Federal Laws, such as the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules as outlined in Policy 347. Anyone involved with recombinant DNA methodology must contact the chair of the Institutional Biosafety Committee who is responsible for advising and assisting the Committee and University faculty.

2. Institutional Laboratory and Chemical Safety

   2.1

   Anyone employed at North Dakota State University who will be using hazardous chemicals in a laboratory, greenhouse, or field site will need to attend the Laboratory and Chemical Safety Short Course provided by the Safety Officer and adhere to requirements of the NDSU Chemical Plan available from the Safety Office.

   2.2

   The Laboratory and Chemical Safety Committee is composed of a cross section of representatives from various science departments. The committee's responsibilities include 1) maintaining and revising the NDSU Chemical Hygiene Plan as appropriate to ensure compliance with regulatory changes; 2) advising the University Administration on changes to ensure regulatory conformity, and 3) assisting and supporting the University Police & Safety Office in maintaining adherence to the management plan and other regulatory requirements.

3. Radiation Safety

   3.1

   The North Dakota State University Radiation Safety Committee is charged with the responsibility of maintaining a Radiation Safety Program and formulating policies consistent with both State and Federal laws and assure radiation safety for all personnel. Anyone contemplating the use of radioisotopes in any form whatsoever should contact the Radiation Safety Officer, who is responsible for advising and assisting the committee as well as for more general administration of the Radiation Safety Program and for monitoring and accounting for the disposal of hazardous chemical waste from campus research and teaching activities.

HISTORY: July 1990; Amended June 1994; July 2001.