Procedures

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BBP for Nonmedical

Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Medical Employees.



Candles/Open Flames

Lighted candles/open flames are not permitted in offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, etc. due to the obvious fire potential. Decorative candles should have their wicks clipped or capped to discourage lighting.

Emergency Flip Chart

The WVU Emergency Flip Chart is a quick reference for possible emergency situations.

Fencing and Barricades

Construction fencing will be designed and erected around job sites where there is a possibility of injury to employees, students, or the public. Special precautions must be taken to protect ALL persons utilizing the University facilities. During active excavation/trenching operations, fencing and/or attendants shall be present to prevent unauthorized entry into the site.

Fire Watch Requirements

This information outlines the requirements of a fire watch if the fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems in any West Virginia University building become completely or partially inoperative. A fire watch allows buildings to be temporarily occupied when fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems are out of service. A fire watch is required at all times when buildings are occupied. In unoccupied buildings, the need for a fire watch is determined by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

First Aid Kit Requirements


This information pertains to the content, placement, and usage of first aid kits in all West Virginia University buildings and facilities.

Holiday Safety Guidelines


Guidelines for the use of holiday decorations.

WVU Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Pandemic Requirements Exclusive of the Health Science Center

CDC Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission.

Regulatory Inspection Procedure

This procedure is to be utilized by all WVU employees when faced with a Regulatory Inspection.

Space Heater Usage

Guidelines for the usage of space heaters. Space heater usage must be approved by the Dean/Director and the minimum guidelines in this document followed.

Utility Tunnel Entry

Guidelines to be utilized by all WVU employees for entry into the WVU Steam Tunnel.

Water Outage--Less than one (1) day

Guidelines to be utilized when a Single Office Building or Single Classroom Building loses drinking and sanitary water services for “Less than One (1) Day.”

Water Outage--More than one (1) day

Guidelines to be utilized when a Single Office Building or Single Classroom Building loses drinking and sanitary water services for “More than One (1) Day.”

Water Outage--Food Service Operations

Guidelines for operation to be utilized when a Food Service Operation loses drinking and sanitary water services.