The university sees the PI and course director as the primary person in charge of safety.  It is important to know as with any state and federal regulation that ignorance of your responsibilities does not excuse liability.

Responsibilities include;

• Familiarity with campus environmental health and safety policies and programs addressing potential hazards.
  • WSU Safety Manual
  • WSU Safety Policies and Procedures Manual
• Develops a positive environment and attitude toward accident prevention.
• Ensuring students and employees are properly trained on appropriate safety procedures.
• Acts as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the specific room(s)/lab(s), develops and maintains a Chemical Hygiene  Plan (CHP) for the area (including annual updates).
• Identify and correct hazards and improper work practices.
• Ensure all students and employees are using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Inform employees and students of location and operation of safety devices/ emergency equipment (i.e. showers, eye washes, ect.)
• Instruct students and employees of the procedures on reporting accidents, incidents, and injuries.
• Promptly investigate and report all accidents and incidents using the Incident Report Form.
• When questions and concerns arise, answer them or forward them to the proper department for assistance.

There are a number of references and guides on this website along with links to other websites such as WSU EH&S to help understand and implement these responsibilities.