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, grants authority to the Board of Visitors to make rules and policies concerning the institution. Section 7.01(a)(6) of theÌýÌýgrants authority to the President to implement the policies and procedures of the Board relating to University operations.

Environmental HealthÌý- The total of various aspects of substances, forces, and conditions in and about the University that affect the health and well-being of the population.

Occupational SafetyÌý- All aspects of health and safety in the workplace with primary focus on prevention of hazards.

SupervisorÌý- The University employee with oversight responsibilities for faculty, staff, students, or volunteers.

This policy applies to all employees, students, volunteers, and visitors to the institution. Employees include all staff, administrators, faculty, full- or part-time, and classified or non-classified persons who are paid by the University. Students include all persons admitted to the University who have not completed a program of study for which they were enrolled; student status continues whether or not the University's programs are in session. Visitors include vendors and their employees, parents of students, volunteers, guests, uninvited guests, and all other persons located on property, owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýadministers the following programs and works with other units, as appropriate, to coordinate environmental health and occupational safety initiatives.

• Hot Work Safety Guide
• Occupational Health Program/Communicable Disease Management
• Policies and Procedures for Using Controlled Substances in Research
• Radiation Protection Manual

Records documenting compliance with OSHA or Virginia (VOSH) regulations are retained for five years and then destroyed in accordance with theÌý.

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Director of Environmental Health and Safety

• University Policy 6051 - Return to Work Policy