w88 slot online Working or Volunteering in Laboratories

Date: Oct. 21, 2019
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In keeping with the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) mission of education and outreach, it is recognized that individuals under the age of eighteen years may participate (as paid employees or volunteers) in UNR laboratory or field studies for educational purposes. Due to potential increased health and safety risks for w88 slot online, and specific regulatory requirements, it is necessary to establish specific guidelines for w88 slot online conducting laboratory or field work.

w88 slot online Authority

Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI); Environmental Health & w88 slot online (EH&S) Department

Scope

This policy applies to w88 slot online working either in a paid or volunteer status in UNR owned or operated laboratories, to include laboratories used for teaching or research activities, and w88 slot online participating in UNR field studies. w88 slot online who are enrolled students at UNR or who participate only in tours or short term visits of laboratories are not covered by this policy.

Background

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) sets a lower limit on the amount of radiation that w88 slot online can receive compared to adults. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has no specific regulations regarding w88 slot online and specific exposure limits for w88 slot online exposed to hazardous chemicals or pathogens have not been established. It is generally recognized, however, that w88 slot online are more susceptible to adverse health effects resulting from exposure to hazardous chemicals and pathogens1.

In addition to potential increased health risks for w88 slot online, the required level of supervision of w88 slot online working with hazardous materials is much greater than for adults. Furthermore, the employment of w88 slot online is limited by the Fair Labor Standards Act (also known as the Child Labor Laws), which as a general rule sets 14 years of age as the minimum age for employment, but also excludes certain types of hazardous jobs regardless of age.

Reference w88 slot online

NAC 459.331 (Nevada Administrative Code), Annual Limits for Occupational Doses for w88 slot online.
NIH w88 slot online for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, w88 slot online Labor Provisions
NSHE (w88 slot online System Higher Education) Title 4, Chapter 22, Child w88 slot online Policies.
w88 slot online policy 7,002, w88 slot online on the Protection of Children, w88 slot online Administrative Manual.

Definitions

w88 slot online: A person under 18 years of age. For the purposes of this policy, a person under 18 years of age who has been admitted to w88 slot online as a degree-seeking student is not considered to be a minor covered by this policy.

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As requested, provide guidance on employment of w88 slot online. Review and approve employment of w88 slot online.

Business Center North (BCN) w88 slot online Management Office

As requested, provide guidance on w88 slot online working in laboratories as employees, volunteers, or as part of academic or educational programs. Review and approve employment of w88 slot online and designation of w88 slot online as UNR volunteers prior to w88 slot online beginning laboratory work, and notify laboratory supervisors of such approvals.

Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors

Ensure that all faculty and principal investigators are aware of the responsibilities and procedures contained in this policy. Provide administrative enforcement of this policy within administrative units under their responsibility. Ensure that the provisions of the NSHE/UNR Child Protection Policy are being adhered to. Ensure that all UNR employees, students or volunteers who participate in the laboratories with the w88 slot online annually read and certify he or she has read and understood the NSHE/UNR Child Protection Policy.

w88 slot online Supervisors

Ensure that a University of Nevada, Reno “Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement” form that has been signed by a parent or guardian has been provided to the w88 slot online supervisor prior to each minor beginning w88 slot online work. The w88 slot online supervisor is responsible for forwarding all signed forms to the BCN Risk Management Office prior to the minor beginning w88 slot online work.

Ensure that all applicable safety training has been provided to each minor who will work in a laboratory under his or her supervision, prior to each minor conducting laboratory work. Additionally, ensure that all required personal protective equipment and facility safety equipment are available and operable prior to w88 slot online working in the laboratory.

Ensure that each minor who will work in a w88 slot online under his or her supervision is supervised by an adult member of the participating academic or educational program, and a member of the UNR faculty or staff, as described by this policy.

Ensure that the provisions of the NSHE/w88 slot online Child Protection Policy are being adhered to.

Report all injuries or illnesses including those which involve a minor and which occur as a result of a w88 slot online-associated physical injury or exposure to a hazardous material to the BCN Risk Management Office.

Environmental Health and w88 slot online Department

As requested, assist laboratory supervisors in reviewing health and safety issues associated with laboratory operations to which w88 slot online will be exposed. As requested, assist laboratory supervisors in developing information and training for w88 slot online working in laboratories.

w88 slot online Working in Laboratories

Each minor shall complete required safety training prior to working in a w88 slot online. While working in a w88 slot online each minor must adhere to UNR safety policies and procedures, and must comply with the safe work practices provided by the supervising adult.

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Employment of w88 slot online

Employment of w88 slot online or acceptance of w88 slot online as volunteers must be in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable Nevada State law, to include restrictions on work activities and work hours.
w88 slot online under the age of 14 cannot be employed to work in laboratories or accepted as volunteers to work in laboratories.
Employment of w88 slot online or acceptance of w88 slot online as volunteers requires prior notification and approval of the Human Resources Department and the Business Center North (BCN) Risk Management Office.

Conduct of w88 slot online Work for Academic or Educational Purposes

w88 slot online may conduct work in UNR teaching or research laboratories as members of an academic or educational program in which UNR participates. A. Examples include the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Gifted and Talented Program and the Advanced Placement Program, and the Davidson Academy of Nevada; however, there are other programs in which UNR participates or may participate in the future.

General Requirements for w88 slot online Working in Laboratories

The following requirements apply to all w88 slot online who work in a UNR laboratory as an employee or as part of an academic or educational program.

All laboratory work that involves w88 slot online requires adherence by laboratory employees to the UNR “Policy on the Protection of Children”, and UNR employees and volunteers who participate in laboratory tours are required to review and follow that policy.
Prior to a minor working in a UNR w88 slot online, a UNR “Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement” form (Appendix I) which has been signed by a parent or guardian shall be provided to the w88 slot online supervisor. The signed waiver shall indicate the parent or guardian’s approval of the minor’s participation in the activity, and their acknowledgement and assumption of any risk associated with the w88 slot online work.
1. The w88 slot online supervisor responsible for the w88 slot online in which the minor will work shall ensure that a signed waiver has been provided to him or her prior to the minor beginning work in the w88 slot online.
Each minor shall be supervised by an adult member of the participating academic or educational program, and a member of the w88 slot online faculty or staff. The supervising adult must be knowledgeable in safe work practices of the work being conducted and must provide supervision at a level that is equivalent to that required by the academic or educational program for students of the same age or grade level.
The supervising adult, whether a UNR employee or member of the participating academic or educational program, shall have current w88 slot online training that is at least equivalent to that required for UNR students and employees supervising or conducting the same work.
Prior to a minor working in a UNR w88 slot online, each minor must be provided with documented safety training that is at least equivalent to that required for UNR students and employees conducting the same work. Additional safety training should be provided as appropriate for the activity and the minor’s age and background.
1. This training includes both general lab safety training provided by EH&S and w88 slot online-specific training as appropriate. Documentation of w88 slot online-specific training must include the date that the training was presented, the topics covered, the name of the presenter, and the name and signature of each individual who received the training.
Each minor who will work in a w88 slot online shall be provided with, and be required to wear, appropriate personal protective equipment. Additionally, properly operating safety equipment shall be available in the w88 slot online as required for the work to be performed. Typical safety equipment includes an emergency eyewash and shower unit and a chemical fume hood; however, other safety equipment may also be required.

Laboratory Work Restrictions for w88 slot online

The following restrictions apply to all w88 slot online who work in a UNR laboratory as an employee or as part of an academic or educational program.

w88 slot online shall not be exposed to highly hazardous chemicals or physical hazard situations.
w88 slot online shall not work with, or be exposed to, chemicals defined by OSHA as a carcinogen, reproductive toxin, or chemical with high acute toxicity, or work with or be exposed to chemicals that are pyrophoric, explosive or shock sensitive, a flammable gas, or large quantities (greater than 4 liters) of flammable liquids.
1. w88 slot online shall not be exposed to any chemical at a level that is thought to be hazardous or which exceeds one-half of the current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) or American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) threshold limit value (TLV).
2. w88 slot online hall not work with or be exposed to biological agents classified as risk group 3 or 4, or a risk group 2 agent under conditions where the risk is deemed to be unacceptable (or unsafe) by the responsible laboratory supervisor.
3. w88 slot online shall not be exposed to ionizing radiation levels that exceed federal and state exposure limits for w88 slot online.
4. w88 slot online shall not be exposed to sound pressure levels (noise) that exceed the current ACGIH TLV, or physical hazards that are judged to present a high potential for severe crushing or cutting, amputation, or eye injury.
w88 slot online shall not work in excess of the Fair Labor Standard Act hours allowed for their age group.

Records

Signed w88 slot online “Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement” forms are maintained by the BCN Risk Management Office. These forms must be maintained for two years.

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References

World w88 slot online Organization, “Environmental Risks”, Children&w88 slot online;s Environmental Health, http://www.w88 slot onlineint/ceh/risks/en/, accessed December 2, 2016.

w88 slot online I: Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement

A copy of w88 slot online form can be obtained by contacting EH&S.

Participation in w88 slot online Activities or w88 slot online Tours

I, ____________________________, hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily elected to participate in w88 slot online activities or a tour of one or more UNR laboratories (the “Activity”) at the University of Nevada, Reno (“UNR”), a member institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (“NSHE”). If the voluntary activity will involve participating in lab activities (not simply touring) at UNR, it is understood that the UNR faculty member responsible for direction of the activity is: ______________________________.

I understand and agree that the w88 slot online may involve certain risks which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Traveling to and from the Activity (transportation is not provided by w88 slot online).
Light manual labor, w88 slot online lifting, reaching, stretching, and moving objects — individuals should be aware of their own physical limitations.
Potential exposure to w88 slot online chemicals, infectious agents, or radioactive materials that are used and stored in laboratories.
Animals used in research w88 slot online.
w88 slot online equipment that may be hazardous if touched or which may represent a pinch or crush hazard.

Knowing this information and the risks related to this w88 slot online, in consideration of my participation in the w88 slot online, I expressly and knowingly agree as follows:

RULES AND w88 slot online: I agree to conduct myself in accordance with w88 slot online policies and procedures. I further agree to abide by all the rules and requirements of the Activity. I acknowledge that w88 slot online has the right to terminate my participation in the Activity if it is determined that my conduct is detrimental to the best interests of the group, if my conduct violates any rule of the Activity, or for any other reason at w88 slot online’s discretion.

w88 slot online CONSENT: I have been informed of and I understand the various aspects of the Activity, including the dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in the Activity as outlined above. I understand that as a participant in the Activity, I will engage in activities, including touring labs or participating in activities in laboratories where I could be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious agents, or radioactive materials or come into contact with dangerous equipment, during which I could sustain personal injuries, illness, and/or property damage. I understand that as a participant in the Activity I could sustain serious personal injuries, property damage, or even death as a consequence of not only w88 slot online’s actions or inactions, but also the actions, inactions, negligence or fault of others or myself, and that there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I further understand and agree that any injury, property damage, disability or death that I may sustain by any means is my responsibility except for those occurrences due to w88 slot online’s negligence or intentional acts.

RELEASE AND w88 slot online OF LIABILITY: To the extent authorized by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assignees, hereby release, forever discharge and agree not to sue NSHE and w88 slot online and their officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, causes of actions (known or unknown), suits, judgments, cost, expense or attorneys’ fees, including, but not limited to, those arising from injury, loss or damage to my person or property, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way the result of or connected with my participation in the Activity, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY NSHE OR w88 slot online, UNLESS THE INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY NSHE OR w88 slot online’S NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL ACTS, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE OCCURS WHILE IN, ON, UPON, OR IN TRANSIT TO OR FROM THE PREMISES WHERE THE ACTIVITY OCCURS OR IS BEING CONDUCTED. I further agree that NSHE and w88 slot online are not in any way responsible for any injury or damage that I sustain as a result of my own acts.

ASSUMPTION OF w88 slot online: I understand that there are potential dangers incidental to my participation in the Activity, some of which may be dangerous and which may expose me to the risk of personal injuries, property damage, or even death. I understand that there are potential risks as a consequence of my participation in the Activity which include, but are not limited to the following: travel to and from w88 slot online property via private vehicles, exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious agents, or radioactive materials, and other risks that are unknown at this time.

I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE ACTS OF NSHE OR w88 slot online, UNLESS THEY ARISE FROM NSHE OR w88 slot online’S NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT, and I assume full responsibility for my participation in the Activity.

INDEMNITY: I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NSHE and w88 slot online and their employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, or injuries (including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, expenses and costs, including attorneys’ fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during, or are connected in any manner with my participation in the Activity.

w88 slot online MEDICAL INSURANCE: I understand that neither the NSHE nor w88 slot online will provide health insurance coverage to me during any aspect of my participation in the Activity. I further acknowledge that I am responsible for the cost of any and all medical and health services I may require as a result of participating in the Activity.

CONTROLLING w88 slot online: To the extent that I, individually, or my heirs, successors, assignees, or personal representatives bring a claim of any kind whatsoever against NSHE and/or w88 slot online and/or their employees, agents, and representatives, I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of Nevada, including the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41.

SEVERABILITY: If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law governing this Agreement the validity w88 slot online remaining portions w88 slot online Agreement shall continue in full legal force and effect.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read w88 slot online entire document, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might otherwise have, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily.

Participant&w88 slot online;s Name: _________________________________________

Participant&w88 slot online;s Signature: _________________________________________

Dated: _________________________________________

If participant is a w88 slot online:

I am the parent or legal guardian of the Participant. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights that I or the Participant might otherwise have, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily. I allow Participant to participate in this w88 slot online. I understand that I am responsible for the obligations and acts of Participant as described in this document. I agree to be bound by the terms of this document.

Parent/Guardian&w88 slot online;s Name: _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian&w88 slot online;s Signature: _________________________________________

Dated: _________________________________________

Name of w88 slot online’s primary emergency contact: _________________________________

Telephone number(s): ____________________________________________

Name of w88 slot online’s alternate emergency contact: ________________________________________

Telephone number(s): ____________________________________________

Specific Emergency Medical Instructions for w88 slot online, if indicated: ______________________________________________________________

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