01. Safety Management Policy

01. Safety Management Policy

Table of Contents 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Scope 1.3 Responsibilities 1.4 Authority to Suspend or Stop Work 1.5 Regulatory Introduction 1.6 Expectations to Plan Safe Work 1.7 Safety Compliance 1.8 Resources 1.9 Exclusions 1.10 EHS Document Binder (the blue binder) Related Documents EHS Standards of Care 1.1 Introduction The University of Michigan (U-M) is committed to:...

02. Emergencies

Table of Contents 2.1 Introduction 2.2 First Aid and Medical Services 2.3 Incident Reporting 2.4 Posting Requirements 2.5 Recordkeeping 2.6 Chemical Spill Response 2.7 Gas Alarms, Exhaust Flow Monitors, Etc. 2.8 Utility Outages Related Documents 2.1 Introduction The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is the lead agency within the University for all emergency...

03. Waste Disposal and Management

Table of Contents 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Hazardous Waste Management 3.3 Chemical Reuse Program 3.4 Sanitary Sewer Wastewater / Drain Disposal 3.5 Stormwater Management Related Documents 3.1 Introduction Most waste products are regulated by state and federal agencies. Items that CANNOT be disposed of into our regular trash waste stream (i.e., anything that will end up...

04. Safety Training

Table of Contents 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Assigning Safety Training Requirements 4.3 New Hire Safety Training Checklist Related Documents Training Matrix 4.1 Introduction All newly hired workers must receive initial safety training. This includes temporary workers, contracted workers, student workers, interns, and volunteers. At a minimum, this training must cover the department’s emergency action plan (EAP),...

05. Hazard Communication

Table of Contents 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Controls to Reduce Exposures to Hazardous Materials 5.3 Chemical Procurement, Labeling, Storage, and Inventory 5.4 Chemical Labeling 5.5 Chemical Storage 5.6 Chemical Lists and Safety Data Sheets 5.7 Chemical Hazard Information and Training 5.8 Department Specific Supplemental Documents Related Documents Department Specific Hazcom Plan DetailsSDS PosterRevised SDS Poster 5.1...

06. Personal Protective Equipment

Table of Contents 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Hazard Assessment and Selection 6.3 Selecting and Obtaining PPE 6.4 Training 6.5 Maintenance and Inspection 6.6 Sharing PPE 6.7 PPE Protection and Selection 6.8 Other Protective Equipment 6.9 Site Specific PPE Requirements Related Documents Comprehensive PPE Hazard Assessment Guideline for Maintenance and Trades PPE Hazard Assessment Form and Guidance...

07.Respiratory Protection

Table of Contents 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Responsibilities 7.3 Procedures General 7.4 Hazard Determination and Equipment Selection 7.5 Employment Status and Medical Clearance 7.6 Fit Testing and Fit Checking 7.7 Maintenance, Care, and Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment 7.8 Assurance of Appropriate Air Quality for Air Supplying Respirators 7.9 Annual Training on Respirator Use 7.10 Program...

08.Hearing Conservation

Table of Contents 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Noise Exposure Limits and Hearing Conservation Program 8.3 Procedure 8.4 Training 8.5 Engineering Controls 8.6 Noise Reduction Ratings 8.1 Introduction High noise levels have the potential to result in permanent hearing loss, and it is important to reduce personal exposures to the extent feasible. Employees shall be trained in...

09. Research Safety

Table of Contents 9.1 Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) 9.2 Biosafety Manual 9.3 Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) and Exposure Control Plan (ECP) 9.4 Laser Safety 9.5 Animal Handler Occupational Health & Safety 9.6 Diving Operations Related Documents U-M Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)Hazardous Work in Laboratories StandardThe U-M Biosafety ManualU-M Exposure Control Plan (ECP)...

10. Electrical Safety

Table of Contents 10.1 Introduction 10.2 General Requirements 10.3 Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Work 10.4 Construction Site Electrical Work 10.5 Electrical Parts, Wiring, and Installations 10.6 Training 10.7 Personval Protective Equipment 10.8 Personal Protective Equipment Inspection and Care 10.9 Approach Boundaries 10.10 Energized Electrical Work Permit Related Documents Energized Electrical Work PermitCircuit Breaker...

11. Machine Shop and Makerspace Safety

Table of Contents 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Machine Shop Safety for Academic Departments Policy Statement 11.3 Unit Specific Machine Shop Safety Policy Development 11.4 Responsibilities 11.5 Purchase Considerations and Space Considerations 11.6 Finishing Products 11.7 3D Printers 11.8 Laser Tools 11.9 Soldering 11.10 Machine Shop Classification 11.11 Potential Hazards 11.12 Personal Protective Equipment 11.13 Training Requirements...

12. Machine Guarding, Robots, and Autonomous Equipment

Table of Contents 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Autonomous Vehicles 12.3 Where Mechanical Hazards Occur 12.4 Types of Machine Guards 12.5 Types of Machine Safeguarding Devices 12.6 EHS Support and Inspections 12.7 Machine Specific Safeguarding Standards Related Documents 12.1 Introduction One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees...

13. Lockout Tagout

Table of contents 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Training 13.3 Procedures 13.4 Lockout Tagout Device Application 13.5 Group Lockout Tagout 13.6 Shift or Personnel Changes 13.7 Out of Service 13.8 Abandoned Lock and Lockout Lock Removal by Supervisor 13.9 Outside Personnel Related Documents Lock Removal Authorization FormLOTO Equipment Procedure Form – Blank 13.1 Introduction This Lockout Tagout...

14. Permitted Equipment

Table of Contents 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Responsibilities 14.3 Obtaining a Permit 14.4v Permit Renewal 14.5 Refresher Training 14.6 Revoking a Permit Related Documents Related DocumentsContractor Equipment Use Waiver and Indemnification Agreement – User Contractor Equipment Use Waiver and Indemnification Agreement – Company 14.1 Introduction This program applies to University of Michigan (U-M) employees, contract vendor...

15. Crane, Hoist, and Sling Safety

Table of Contents 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Bridge and Gantry Cranes 15.3 Responsibilities 15.4 Procedures 15.5 Training Package and Related Educational Materials Related Documents Daily Inspection ChecklistScheduling a Crane Lift Guidance Document and Checklist 15.1 Introduction The Crane, Hoist, and Sling Safety program will ensure this equipment is used properly and maintained in a safe manner....

16. Confined Spaces

Table of Contents 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Training 16.3 Confined Space Evaluation and Classification 16.4 Monitoring of Hazardous Atmospheres 16.5 Implementation of Control Measures 16.6 Establish Communication 16.7 Other Entry Precautions 16.8 Hot Work 16.9 Enclosed Space 16.10 Evacuation and Rescue Plan 16.11 Procedures for Outside Contractors 16.12 Confined Space Evaluation Form and Confined Space Entry...

17. Walking-Working Surfaces

Table of Contents 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Training 17.3 Ladders 17.4 Stairways 17.5 Dockboards 17.6 Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection 17.7 Rope Decent Systems 17.8 Work on Low-Sloped Roofs 17.9 Protection from Falling Objects 17.10 Personal Fall Arrest Systems Related Documents Low Sloped Roofs 17.1 Introduction This Walking-Working Surfaces Safety Program is designed to increase...

18. Servicing Potentially Hazardous Exhaust Systems and Rooftop Hazards

Table of Contents 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Procedures 18.3 Supporting Documents Related Documents Warning Scheduled Work Sign Do Not Use Out of Service by EHS SignShutdown Coordination and RequestOptional Haz Exhaust Investigation Checklist 18.1 Introduction The purpose of this Program is to prevent potential hazardous exhaust exposure to workers and users of hazardous exhaust systems while...

19. Hot Work Safety

Table of Contents 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Procedures 19.3 Hot Work Permits 19.4 Training 19.5 Arc Welding and Cutting Related Documents Hot Work PermitPDF Hot WorkHot Work two per page PDF 19.1 Introduction Hot Work is any work activity which produces an open flame or sparks (e.g., welding, brazing, metal grinding, etc.). Because of this, these...

20. Compressed Gases, Liquefied Gases, Cryogenic Gases and Liquids

Table of Contents 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Compress Gas Hazards 20.3 Training Requirements 20.4 Restricted Hazardous Gases 20.5 Maximum Allowable Quantities 20.6 Compressed Gas Cylinder Labels 20.7 Uses 20.8 Engineering Control Measures 20.9 Administrative Controls 20.10 Personal Protective Equipment 20.11 Storage Requirements for Compressed Gases 20.12 Waste Disposal 20.13 Hazards of Common Compressed Gases and Hazard...

21. Asbestos

Table of Contents 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Asbestos Material Building Surveys 21.3 Asbestos Abatement Contractors 21.4 University In House Trained Abatement Personnel 21.5 Air Monitoring 21.6 Notification Procedures 21.7 Regulated Areas 21.8 Methods of Abatement 21.9 Respiratory Protection 21.10 Protective Clothing 21.11 Hygiene Facilities 21.12 Training Requirements 21.13 ACM Flooring, Housekeeping, and Disposal 21.14 Medical Surveillance...

22. Lead

Table of Contents 22.1 Introduction 22.2 University Staff – Construction or Renovation Work: Non-Child Occupied Facilities / Non-Target Housing (most campus buildings) 22.3 Outside Contractors – Construction or Renovation Work: Non-Child Occupied Facilities / Non-Target Housing 22.4 University Staff – Construction or Renovating Work: Child-Occupied Facilities / Target Housing 22.5 Outside Contractors – Construction or...

23. Silica

Table of Contents 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Identification of Respirable Silica Hazard 23.3 Activities Requiring Control Measures 23.4 General Control Procedures 23.5 Air Monitoring 23.6 Personal Protective Equipment 23.7 Housekeeping 23.8 Training 23.9 Medical Surveillance 23.10 Recordkeeping Related Documents Interactive Silica Exposure Control Plan 23.1 Introduction Silica is a general term used for many naturally occurring...

24. Pesticides

Table of Contents 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Pest Prevention 24.3 Setting Threshold Levels 24.4 Pest Management 24.5 Cholinesterase Testing 24.6 Use of Personally Owned Pesticides 24.7 Program Audit Related Documents Pesticide Audit Worksheet 24.1 Introduction Pesticides are a special classification of chemicals that are regulated through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department...

25. Heat Stress

Table of Contents 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Heat Stress Evaluation 25.3 Heat Stress Control Measures Related Documents 25.1 Introduction Work operations involving high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous physical activities have a high potential for inducing heat stress in employees engaged in such operations. These activities...

26. Cold Stress

Table of Contents 26.1 Introduction 26.2 Cold Stress Hazards 26.3 Cold Stress Controls Related Documents Working Safely in Cold Weather 26.1 Introduction Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in...

27. Motor Vehicle Operators

Table of Contents 27.1 Introduction 27.2 Responsibilities 27.3 Provisions 27.4 Procedures 27.5 Technical Support Related Documents 27.1 Introduction This Program provides standard procedures for the licensing and medical requirements for the operation of motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or combination weight greater than 10,001 pounds at the University of Michigan. This includes...

28. Water Safety and Watercraft

Table of Contents 28.1 Introduction 28.2 Personal Protective Equipment 28.3 Safe Boating 28.4 Boating Safety Requirements Related Documents  28.1 Introduction Using watercraft is inherently hazardous, as is working over or near water. In the most recent year with complete data, the US Coast Guard reports that there were 4062 recreational boating accidents in the...

29. Food Safety

Table of Contents 29.1 Introduction 29.2 Responsibilities 29.3 Policy 29.4 Fixed Food Service Establishments 29.5 Temporary Events 29.6 Mobile Food Carts and Kiosks 29.7 Small Group Kitchens 29.8 The University of Michigan Small Group Housing Kitchen Guidelines 29.9 Technical Support Related Documents  29.1 Introduction This program provides standard procedures for the regulation of food...

30. Ergonomics

Table of Contents 30.1 Introduction 30.2 What is Ergonomics? 30.3 What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk Potential 30.4 Help with Ergonomics Related Documents EHS Ergonomic Webpage 30.1 Introduction This information is designed to help increase your understanding of ergonomics and how to prevent or alleviate work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in your workplace. Musculoskeletal...

31. Hand and Power Tool Safety

Table of Contents 31.1 Introduction 31.2 Training 31.3 Storage and Handling 31.4 Safe Hand and Power Tool Practices 31.5 Power Actuated Tools 31.6 Hand Held Grinder 31.7 Bench Pedestal Grinders 31.8 Jacks 31.9 Chain Falls, Hoist & Pullers 31.10 Fueling Powered Tools 31.11 Pneumatic Powered Tools & Equipment 31.12 Powered Stapler & Nailer 31.13 Table...

32. Excavation

Table of Contents 32.1 Introduction 32.2 Underground Utilities 32.3 Daily Inspection 32.4 Sloping and Benching 32.5 Entry and Exit 32.6 Falling Materials 32.7 Excavators 32.8 Warning Lines and Barricades 32.9 Confined Space 32.10 Personal Protective Equipment 32.11 Water Accumulation 32.12 Shielding / Shoring Systems 32.13 Adjacent Structures 32.14 Installation and Removal of Support System (shoring)...

33. Cellular and Radio Antenna Safety

Table of Contents 33.1 Introduction 33.2 Policy 33.3 Procedure Related Documents 33.1 Introduction To assure that any individual performing work near transmitting antennas for cellular nodes, radio, television, microwave and satellite transmission are not exposed above the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Population exposure limit by maintaining appropriate distances from antennas or arranging for a...

34. AED Program

Table of Contents 34.1 Introduction 34.2 Responsibility 34.3 Selection, Location and Placement of AEDs 34.4 Signage 34.5 Training 34.6 AED Unit Maintenance 34.7 Post Event Procedures 34.8 Technical Support Related Documents 34.1 Introduction Applies To: Departments with AED units already in place or departments considering purchasing them This Program is issued jointly by the Environment,...

35. Scaffolds

Table of Contents 35.1 Introduction 35.2 Training 35.3 Scaffold Tagging and Inspection 35.4 Scaffold Fall Protection 35.5 Falling Object Protection Related Documents Scaffold Inspection and Tag RequirementsScaffold Quick Card 35.1 Introduction The erecting, dismantling, and use of scaffolding and other temporary work platforms can expose employees to hazards. This program provides information about scaffolding safety....

36. Radiation Safety

Table of Contents 36.1 Introduction 36.2 Forms 36.3 Customized Training Related Documents 36.1 Introduction Radiation safety begins with lab directors providing lab-specific training to their personnel regarding occupational risks associated with their specific radionuclides, radiation-generating machines, and procedures. You are required to comply with the appropriate regulations, complete contamination surveys, verify all personnel participate in...

37. Engineering Controls Certification and Maintenance

Table of Contents 37.1 Introduction 37.2 Unsafe Engineering Control Equipment 37.3 Biological Safety Cabinet Service Criteria 37.4 Biological Safety Cabinet Maintenance 37.5 Biological Safety Cabinet Warranty Work 37.6 Biological Safety Cabinet Decommissioning for Sale, Repair, Transfer, or Scrap 37.7 Purchasing a Biological Safety Cabinet Related Documents Do Not Use – Out Of ServicePlacement of BSC...

38. Definitions

39. Major Revisions

Appendix 2: Major CSP Revisions Form

Date Revision 5/4/2023 1. Completion of draft document. 6/23/2025 Permitted Equipment Guideline: Clarified, separated and defined Designated Trainers vs. Designated Evaluators 11/10/2025 Added new labeling requirements for small and very small containers per changes to the MIOSHA HazCom Standard.  This aligns MIOSHA’s rules with OSHA and the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and...