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VII. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety:

The ORCBS is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of these guidelines. The ORCBS will provide technical support when needed, and provide training materials for departments.

B. Olin Health Center

Olin Health Center is responsible for the maintenance of employee health records. It is one location where MSU employees may be evaluated for risk factors for heat stress and for the adverse effects of heat.

C. Unit Administrator

The Unit Administrator is responsible for adherence to these guidelines within his/her area of responsibility. It is expected that each administrator will appoint a contact person to serve as a liaison with the ORCBS and Olin to coordinate heat hazard assessments and pre-placement screenings when needed.

D. First Line Supervisors

It is the direct responsibility of an employee's supervisor to ensure appropriate safety measures are followed. This includes the recognition of the potential for heat stress hazards, enforcement of heat stress precautions, and accommodation for these guidelines to be followed. See Appendix B for a checklist to use when investigating a workplace for potential heat stress.

E. Employee

Safety is each individual's responsibility. Utilization of the guidelines provided within this document, and precautionary measures established through training is first and foremost the individual employee's concern. It is also incumbent on each employee to follow instructions regarding heat stress prevention.

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