Compliance With Rules & Regulations

Oklahoma State University has established a system of faculty boards and committees to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects, the ethical treatment of animal subjects, and compliance with federal regulations governing both.  The office of University Research Compliance is dedicated to assisting OSU faculty, students and staff in obtaining the necessary approvals to ensure compliance with all federal, state and University regulations governing the conduct of research.  The University Research Compliance function is under the auspices of the Vice-President for Research and Technology Transfer.  Oversight is provided by the Director of University Research Compliance, 405.744.1676.

In an effort to support research at OSU, the Environmental Health and Safety Dept. offers this web site to help students, faculty and research personnel meet compliance regulations and follow safety rules.

University Research Committees

• Animal Care & Use
• Biological Safety
• Institutional Review Board
• Laser Safety
• Radiation Safety

Compliance Aids

The following pages were designed to help you come into compliance with these requirements:

• Hazard Communications
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Quarterly Safety Training
• Laboratory Safety
• Chemical Hygiene Plans
• Research Laboratory Safety Checklist
• OSU Construction Practices

Training Requirements

There are a variety of different training requirements that must be followed. All OSU employees must receive quarterly safety training and hazard communications training. Depending on your job, other training requirements may apply as well.

• Quarterly Safety Training
• Hazard Communication Training
• Laboratory Safety Training
• Other OSHA Training

Additionally, OSU EHS provides online training modules that can be used to meet some training requirements:

Online Safety Training Modules

Useful Links

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• BOCA (International Code Council)
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Department of Energy (DOE)
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National Institute of Health (NIH)
• NIOSH
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Oklahoma Department of Labor
• OSU Office of University Research Services
• Research Training (VA Office of Research & Development)
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center

Page Updated January 2008