IACUC Policy 006: Occupational Health Program Enrollment

1. Purpose: The purpose of the Occupational Health Program Enrollment is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel who work with animals or enter animal facilities at Ohio University. This program is designed to identify and mitigate potential health risks associated with animal care and use through proactive health screening and risk assessment.

2. Scope: This requirement applies to all investigators, research staff, students, and personnel who work directly with animals or within animal housing and procedure areas.

3. Policy:

• Each investigator working with animals or inside animal facilities must complete the health and risk assessment form online at: https://redcap.ohio.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=YY3TC9M7TF7MEAAP
• Once completed, the form will be reviewed by the Biological Safety Officer (BSO).  All forms will then be reviewed by the University Physician.