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[[Safety]] | [[Deadly Weapon]] | [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]] | [[Portable Space Heaters]] | [[Children in the Workplace]] | [[Pets in the Workplace]] | [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] | [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] | [[Medical Surveillance]] | [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] | [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] | [[Youth Safety]] | [[Tours]] | [[Small Appliance]] | [[Safety]] | [[Deadly Weapon]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] | [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]] | [[Portable Space Heaters]] | [[Children in the Workplace]] | [[Pets in the Workplace]] | [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] | [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] | [[Medical Surveillance]] | [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] | [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] | [[Youth Safety]] | [[Tours]] | [[Small Appliance]] | [[Unmanned Aircraft]] | [[Electric Scooter]] | [[Face Covering]] | ||
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Policy No.: '''2016''' <br /> | Policy No.: '''2016''' <br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''12/16/2014''' <br /> | Effective Date: '''12/16/2014''' <br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''12/02/21'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''12/02/21'''<br /> | ||
<br /><big>'''Small Appliance</big> | <br /><big>'''Small Appliance and Cooking Devices Policy</big> | ||
==Basis of Policy== | ==Basis of Policy== | ||
This policy assures fire safety by defining the proper use of small appliances and cooking devices at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.<br /> | This policy assures fire safety by defining the proper use of small appliances and cooking devices at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.<br /> | ||
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#Plug-in air fresheners and wax warmers (e.g. Scentsy’s) for heating scented wax or candles are not allowed in any area. | #Plug-in air fresheners and wax warmers (e.g. Scentsy’s) for heating scented wax or candles are not allowed in any area. | ||
#Activation of the fire alarm system due to misuse will result in the immediate removal of the small appliance. | #Activation of the fire alarm system due to misuse will result in the immediate removal of the small appliance. | ||
#Portable space | #Portable space heaters pose several hazards and are prohibited from use on campus. See UNMC Policy No. 2006, [[Portable Space Heaters]]. | ||
====Special Requirement For Using Toasters==== | ====Special Requirement For Using Toasters==== | ||
To reduce the fire hazard and false alarms associated with toasters: | To reduce the fire hazard and false alarms associated with toasters: | ||
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#Never cover a toaster or toast slots during operation. | #Never cover a toaster or toast slots during operation. | ||
===Cooking Devices=== | ===Cooking Devices=== | ||
#Cooking devices include but are not limited to toaster ovens, convection ovens, electric skillets, griddles, hot plates, pressure cookers, air fryers and grills | #Cooking devices include but are not limited to toaster ovens, convection ovens, electric skillets, griddles, hot plates, pressure cookers, air fryers and grills. | ||
#Cooking devices are prohibited from use on campus, unless operated by Food Services or an approved contractor. | #Cooking devices are prohibited from use on campus, unless operated by Food Services or an approved contractor. | ||
#Exceptions for using cooking devices at outdoor events may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the campus Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 402-559-4050 for prior authorization. | #Exceptions for using cooking devices at outdoor events may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the campus Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 402-559-4050 for prior authorization. | ||
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*Contact [mailto:unmcehs@unmc.edu UNMC Environmental Health and Safety] or 402-559-6356 | *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/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] | *[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/safety_policies_plans_guidelines.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety Policies, Plans and Guidelines] | ||
*UNMC Policy No. 2006, [[Portable Space Heaters]] | *UNMC Policy No. 2006, [[Portable Space Heaters]] | ||
*UNMC Policy No. 2010, [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]]<br /> | *UNMC Policy No. 2010, [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]]<br /> | ||
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This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | ||