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##Have exposure to asbestos above the permissible limit or excursion limit for 30 days/year; perform Class 1, 2, or 3 asbestos work for 30 days/year.  
##Have exposure to asbestos above the permissible limit or excursion limit for 30 days/year; perform Class 1, 2, or 3 asbestos work for 30 days/year.  
##Use any of the following 13 OSHA regulated human carcinogens:     
##Use any of the following 13 OSHA regulated human carcinogens:     
::::4-Nitrobiphenyl
#:4-Nitrobiphenyl
::::Alpha-Naphthylamine
#:Alpha-Naphthylamine
::::Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
#:Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
::::3,3' Dichlorobenzine (and its salt)
#:3,3' Dichlorobenzine (and its salt)
::::Bis-Chloromethyl Ether
#:Bis-Chloromethyl Ether
::::Beta-Naphthylamine
#:Beta-Naphthylamine
::::Benzidine
#:Benzidine
::::4-Aminodiphenyl
#:4-Aminodiphenyl
::::Ethyleneamine
#:Ethyleneamine
::::Beta-Propiolactone
#:Beta-Propiolactone
::::2-Acetylamino Fluorine
#:2-Acetylamino Fluorine
::::4- Dimethylaminoazobenzine
#:4- Dimethylaminoazobenzine
::::N-Nitrosodimethylamine
#:N-Nitrosodimethylamine
##Use Vinyl Chloride and are exposed above the action level.  
##Use Vinyl Chloride and are exposed above the action level.  
##Use Inorganic arsenic and are exposed above the action level for at least 30 days/year and based on previous exposure.  
##Use Inorganic arsenic and are exposed above the action level for at least 30 days/year and based on previous exposure.  
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##Use Benzene and are exposed above the action level for greater than 30 days/year and based on additional requirements.  
##Use Benzene and are exposed above the action level for greater than 30 days/year and based on additional requirements.  
##Are exposed to or use biohazardous agents as a part of their job activities (to include "occupational exposure" to Bloodborne Pathogens [see [http://www.unmc.edu/media/infectionk/pdf/unmc_bbp_revised_final_11_2009.pdf UNMC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan]].<br />
##Are exposed to or use biohazardous agents as a part of their job activities (to include "occupational exposure" to Bloodborne Pathogens [see [http://www.unmc.edu/media/infectionk/pdf/unmc_bbp_revised_final_11_2009.pdf UNMC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan]].<br />
NOTE: The Institutional Biosafety Committee "Protocol for Research Involving Biohazardous Materials" must be completed and approved by the campus IBC prior to conducting research on campus with biohazardous agents or in any situation where select agents are used in research or diagnostic procedures. This protocol includes completion of a section entitled, "Risk for Occupational Exposure" which requires the primary investigator to describe precautions necessary to prevent occupational exposure to the biohazardous agent and to list the specific trainings and vaccination(s) required, if necessary, to handle the biohazardous agents. In additions, the PI or laboratory supervisor is required to obtain a copy of the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocol for the biohazardous agent being used in the laboratory. <br />
#:NOTE: The Institutional Biosafety Committee "Protocol for Research Involving Biohazardous Materials" must be completed and approved by the campus IBC prior to conducting research on campus with biohazardous agents or in any situation where select agents are used in research or diagnostic procedures. This protocol includes completion of a section entitled, "Risk for Occupational Exposure" which requires the primary investigator to describe precautions necessary to prevent occupational exposure to the biohazardous agent and to list the specific trainings and vaccination(s) required, if necessary, to handle the biohazardous agents. In additions, the PI or laboratory supervisor is required to obtain a copy of the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocol for the biohazardous agent being used in the laboratory.  
##Use 1,2 - Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, working in a regulated area or may be exposed in an emergency situation.  
##Use 1,2 - Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, working in a regulated area or may be exposed in an emergency situation.  
##Are exposed to Acrylonitrile above the action level.  
##Are exposed to Acrylonitrile above the action level.  
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##Provide first aid and medical stabilization to the extent possible.  
##Provide first aid and medical stabilization to the extent possible.  
##Contact the Radiation Health Center Emergency number (ext. 9-5299) for immediate help.<br />
##Contact the Radiation Health Center Emergency number (ext. 9-5299) for immediate help.<br />
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This information is included in the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]
This information is included in the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]
=== Exposures - Chemicals ===
=== Exposures - Chemicals ===
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Each person included as a part of the Medical Surveillance Program will have a confidential medical record including documentation of immunizations and other medical services received through the program. These records will be maintained in Employee Health. Only immunization/test dates and information pertinent to job exposures, job functions, or risk will be provided to the employee's supervisor.  <br /><br />
Each person included as a part of the Medical Surveillance Program will have a confidential medical record including documentation of immunizations and other medical services received through the program. These records will be maintained in Employee Health. Only immunization/test dates and information pertinent to job exposures, job functions, or risk will be provided to the employee's supervisor.  <br /><br />
== Additional Information ==  
== Additional Information ==  
*[http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/media/infectionk/pdf/unmc_bbp_revised_final_11_2009.pdf UNMC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/comparativemed/ohsp_requirements.htm Summary of the UNMC Occupational Health & Safety Program for Personnel with Animal Contact]
*Table 1. [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Table1RequiredMedicalExaminationbyJob.pdf Required Medical Examination by Job]  
*Table 1. [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Table1RequiredMedicalExaminationbyJob.pdf Required Medical Examination by Job]  
*Table 2. [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Table2MedicalExaminations.pdf Medical Examinations - specific examination parameters]  
*Table 2. [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Table2MedicalExaminations.pdf Medical Examinations - specific examination parameters]  
*[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Forms/FstRprtIncident.pdf Confidential Report of Occurrence]
*First Report of Incident Form
*[http://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24]
*See the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website
*See the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website
*Contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315)
*Contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315)
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