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A. General Procedures An infectious waste is an untreated solid or liquid waste capable of causing an infectious disease via an exposure to a pathogenic organism of sufficient virulence and dosage through a portal of entry in a susceptible host. Items such as band aids, diabetic test strips, vomit, or tools that have minimal bodily fluid on them typically are not considered infectious waste, but should still be handled with care.  All infectious waste shall be identified with a biohazard symbol

ensure proper use, storage, and replacement. Should Washington State experience a severe shortage in the availability of filtering facepiece respirators and cause PLU to take measures to conserve our supply, the respirator program administrator will update our program to address any changes in use or other practices. This program may be suspended if/when the COVID-19 risk to employees is no longer evident. We keep this written program updated and make it available as part of our larger PLU

WAC 296-806, 807 & 876;WAC 296-24; WAC 296-46B;& WAC 296-1551.0 General Protection (WAC 296-24)Employees must utilize machinery, tools, materials, or equipment, whether owned by the employee or the University, in accordance with the safety or health requirements of this program or any applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Selecting the proper tool or piece of equipment for a particular job is an important step in maintaining a safe work place. Tools and equipment must be used in

1.0 IntroductionAll members of the university authorized to drive university vehicles or otherwise operate a vehicle to conduct university business must operate vehicles in strict accordance with all Washington State and Pierce County laws. No work or errand is of sufficient importance to violate safe driving practices. Safe vehicle operation is the responsibility of all members of the PLU community while participating in all PLU business or activities. RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles governs safe

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Revised January 2011; Updated November 2012 While at work, all university employees have the responsibility to perform their jobs in a safe, conscientious, and effective manner and in compliance with university policy and state and federal laws. In order to do this employees must be able to work in a drug and alcohol-free environment and themselves be free from the effects of drugs and alcohol. Accordingly, The manufacture, sale, possession, or use by an employee in the workplace of a

Pacific Lutheran University provides computing and networking resources to students, faculty and staff. Use of these resources is a privilege granted to members of our community as we work and learn in an environment supportive of education and service. These policies, which apply to all users of PLU’s computing and information resources, consist of the following elements: General Use Network Use Policy Anti-Virus Software Policy Administrative Systems Use Policy Web Policy Help Desk staff

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