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Policy No: '''2010'''<br />
Effective Date: '''11/10/10'''<br />
Revised Date: '''12/02/21'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''12/02/21'''<br /><br />

<big>'''Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas Policy'''</big>
== Purpose == 
To prevent unintentional ingestion and/or absorption of chemical, biological or radioactive materials.  
== Scope == 
This policy is applicable to all UNMC students, staff, faculty and visitors. 
== Basis of the Policy == 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard Title 29 CFR 1910.142.<br />

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) NUREG-1556, “[https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1705/ML17059D332.pdf Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses, Program-Specific Guidance About Licenses of Broad Scope]”, Vol. 11, Rev. 1, February 2017 (Pages 8-13, 8-51, and K-1). <br />

National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Document, [https://ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Documents/biosafety-in-microbiological-and-biomedical-laboratories.PDF Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories], 6th Edition, page 34, June 2020.
== Authorities and Administration == 
The principal investigator and area supervisor/manager are responsible for enforcing the policy within their areas.<br />

Business unit management is responsible for policy adherence within their departments.  <br />
 
Those violating this policy are subject to corrective and disciplinary actions in accordance with UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]. 
== Policy == 
The use of food, drink, candy, handling contact lenses and/or the application of lotion, lip balm or cosmetics are not allowed in any areas where chemical, biological or radioactive materials are used or stored.  Use of food/drinks shall include preparing, consumption and/or storage.   <br />

Tobacco products are not allowed on campus per UNMC Policy No. 1100, [[Tobacco-Free Campus]]. <br />

Use of food, drink and the application of cosmetics are only permitted in rooms where chemical, biological or radioactive materials are not used or stored. If a room is located within the area where these materials are used or stored, this room must have four walls (floor to ceiling) and a door (not an opening without a door), e.g., an office within a laboratory.  Food and drinks must be covered prior to transporting through an area where hazardous material is used or stored. <br />

Hands should be washed after removing gloves and prior to handling food, drinks, contact lenses, applying cosmetics or any other hand-to-mouth activities.  <br />

Food and drinks may be placed in the corridor outside the lab if doing so does not violate fire codes and the container is covered.  
==Additional Information==
*Contact [mailto:unmcehs@unmc.edu UNMC Environmental Health and Safety] or 402-559-6356
*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/about/index.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/safety_policies_plans_guidelines.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety Policies, Plans and Guidelines]
*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
*UNMC Policy No. 1100, [[Tobacco-Free Campus]]
*Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) NUREG-1556, “[https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1705/ML17059D332.pdf Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses, Program-Specific Guidance About Licenses of Broad Scope]”
*National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Document, [https://ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Documents/biosafety-in-microbiological-and-biomedical-laboratories.PDF Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories]


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