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Office of Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE)

Safety Programs

Biosafety Program

NIST’s Biosafety Program provides biological research authorization, practices, procedures, equipment, facility, and training requirements to ensure the safe

Bloodborne Pathogens Program

The Bloodborne Pathogens Suborder requires users to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and other potentially infectious

Chemical Hazard Communication Program

The Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Suborder sets forth required work practices and procedures to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals at or shipped

Chemical Management Program

The Chemical Management Suborder sets forth required work practices, procedures, equipment, and training that can protect employees and associates from the

Compressed Gas Safety Program

This suborder establishes how compressed gases are purchased, received, stored, used, and disposed. It covers all compressed gas cylinders, vessels, and systems

Cranes, Hoists, Winches, and Rigging

The purpose of this program is to define requirements and associated roles and responsibilities for protecting employees and covered associates (hereafter

Cryogen Safety Program

This suborder covers the minimum requirements to handle and use common cryogenic fluids safely. Cryogenic fluids are defined as liquids with normal boiling