It is the policy of Tulane University to protect employees from respiratory hazards in a manner that is consistent with the regulations promulgated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) as a result of working with harmful dusts, fumes, gases, vapors, and other hazardous airborne substances. Tulane University supports and will strive to meet or exceed the OSHA Standard requirements in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulation Part 1910 (29 CFR 1910.134) and similar initiatives.

It is the policy of Tulane University to provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards, protect employees from recognized hazards, and to comply with applicable occupational safety and health regulations.

It is the policy of Tulane University (Tulane) to manage materials and waste in a manner that is consistent with the regulations promulgated by federal, state, and municipal agencies. Tulane supports and strives to meet or exceed the procedures to ensure safe and compliant transitions in laboratory and/or studio occupancy.

It is the policy of Tulane University to classify, inform, and communicate the hazards associated with the use of potentially hazardous chemicals to its employees. Employees working with hazardous chemicals need to know the identity of each chemical, the associated hazards, and how to protect themselves.