Appendix B: UM-Dearborn-Roles & Responsibilities Policy for Non-minor

Visitors and Volunteers- In University of Michigan- Dearborn Research Laboratories (Non-Minors) Roles and Responsibilities

Everyone working at the University of Michigan- Dearborn has the right to expect a safe and healthy work environment. They also have a responsibility to help assure a safe and healthy environment for themselves and others. These responsibilities are detailed in the University of Michigan Academic Laboratory and Research Safety Policy, issued jointly by the Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and the Office of Research Ethics & Compliance, a Unit of the University of Michigan Office of Research (UMOR).

Please click on the link above to view role specific responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following categories:

• All faculty, staff, other employees and students.
• Graduate Student Research Assistants/Trainees.
• Post-Doctoral Trainee/Fellow.
• Laboratory Director (Faculty/Laboratory Manager/Supervisor).
• Department Chair.
• Facility Managers/Department Managers/Key Administrators/Chief Department Administrators.
• Unit (School/College/Department) Safety Coordinators.

Deans, Directors and Department Heads

Review and approve requests, if appropriate, for visitors and volunteers observing and working in U-M Research Facilities.

Laboratory Director

1. Follow and Implement procedures in accordance with this Policy to obtain approvals as required for visitors and volunteers and maintain documentation of approvals.
2. Provide ongoing supervision of all visitors and volunteers. Designate a qualified laboratory supervisor and an alternate supervisor, if necessary.
3. Ensure visitors and volunteers receive training and maintain documentation of the training.
4. Ensure visitors and volunteers are provided with PPE as required for their work.
5. Implement and document appropriate safety policies and procedures in accordance with the UM- Dearborn Chemical Hygiene Plan.
6. Ensure that adequate facilities, ventilation, and equipment are provided for the safe use of hazardous materials.
7. Ensure employees are instructed on and follow proper procedures and utilize protective equipment provided during their work as detailed in written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
8. Contact Dearborn campus EHS to request training, technical assistance, and to evaluate health and safety concerns within their unit.

EHS

1. Provide technical assistance to research operations regarding allowing visitors and volunteers into research areas.
2. Prepare and provide access to training tools for the research operations.