The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and provide training to faculty, staff and students in order to improve hazard awareness and reduce injury/illness incidences.

This policy applies to all University employees, including those on the regional campuses.

All employees and students of West Virginia University engaged in potentially hazardous work activities shall attend appropriately specified safety training.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Health and Safety Training Program Guidelines.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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