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Safety and Security Records


OAR 166-475-0105
This General Schedule is applicable to the Safety and Security Records of the Oregon University System. Retention periods apply to the record copy of all public records, regardless of medium or physical format, created or stored by the above specified agencies. Please note the exceptions to this General Schedule listed in OAR 166-030-0026 before disposing of records.

(1) Accident and Injuries Records (10) Emergency Response Plans and Procedures (19) Radiation Licensing Records
(2) Acknowledgment of Safety Rules Records (11) Environmental Regulations Records (20) Radiation Material Handling and Disposal Records
(3) Annual Vehicle Inspection Records (12) Fire Alarm and Drill Records (21) Radiation Monitoring and Exposure Records
(4) Asbestos Records (13) Human Materials Authorizations Records (22) Radiation Safety Committee Records
(5) Carcinogenic Compound Inventory Records (14) Inspections Records (23) Safety Training Records
(6) Carcinogenic Compounds Research Use Records  (15) Material Safety Data Sheets Records (24) Security Records
(7) Chemical Hazardous Material Survey Forms (16) Medical Surveillance Records (25) Student Incident Records
(8) Chemical Incident Records (17) Non-Staff Accident and Injuries Records (26) Vehicle Accident Records
(9) Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal Records (18) Protective Wear and Device Request Records  



Accident and Injuries Records
OAR 166-475-0105(1)

This series documents claims made by institution employees to the SAIF (State Accident Insurance Fund) Corporation for occupational injuries, accidents, or illnesses; insurance coverage and related reimbursement issues; and safety analysis and compliance inspections. This record series does not include accidents or incidents which involve hazardous substance or radiation exposure. This series may include but is not limited to: report of accident forms; SAIF Worker's and Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Disease form (463.801); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 200; OSHA Form 101; incident logs; employer payroll reports; hearing transcripts; notices of claim disposition; determination orders; opinions and orders; appeal letters; claim adjustment documentation; medical reports; cost statements; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 6 years after final disposition of claim

Other copies: 6 years after final disposition of claim
Acknowledgment of Safety Rules Records
OAR 166-475-0105(2)

This series documents that a new institutional employee has been provided copies of safety rules and has discussed applicable safety rules with the supervisor. This series includes but is not limited to acknowledgment forms.

Retention:

Record Copy: 30 years

Other copies: 5 years after employee separation
Annual Vehicle Inspection Records
OAR 166-475-0105(3)
This series documents the safety of institutionally owned automobiles, vans, trucks, and other motorized vehicles. This series includes but is not limited to: annual motor vehicle inspection reports and related forms; documentation; and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 2 years after the vehicle is disposed
Asbestos Records
OAR 166-475-0105(4)
This series documents a building by building survey and plan to correct asbestos material hazards. This series may include but is not limited to: surveys; monitoring tests and reports; data forms; building plans; correction checklists; removal job records; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 
(a) 30 years after separation for records documenting persons contacting or removing asbestos; 
(b) 40 years: All other records

Other copies: 20 years
Carcinogenic Compound Inventory Records
OAR 166-475-0105(5)
This series documents inventory and stock of Class B and C carcinogenic compounds. This series contains but is not limited to: project and departmental lists of chemical inventories; lists of persons involved in the research project; and related forms, documentation, and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 
(a) 30 years after separation for records documenting persons using or contacting compounds; 
(b) 40 years for all other records

Other copies: 20 years
Carcinogenic Compounds Research Use Records
OAR 166-475-0105(6)
This series documents the use of hazardous carcinogenic compounds by institutional researchers. This series may contain but is not limited to: research protocols; applications for use of Class B & C chemical carcinogens; chemical carcinogen animal care requirement forms; lists of personnel involved in laboratory contact with chemical carcinogens; list of carcinogenic compounds to be used in the specific research project; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 30 years after employee or researcher separation

Other copies: 20 years
Chemical Hazardous Material Survey Forms
OAR 166-475-0105(7)
This series is used to document student and employee exposure to hazardous chemicals as per federal regulation. This series includes but is not limited to: Chemical Hazardous Material Survey Forms which contain dates, employee or student names, chemical name, and comments; and related documentation and information.

Retention: 30 years after student or employee separation
Chemical Incident Records
OAR 166-475-0105(8)

This series documents the investigation of hazardous chemical material accidents or incidents including releases. This series may include but is not limited to: incident reports noting locations, names, dates, times, description of incident, personnel involved, remarks, and name of contact; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 30 years after employee separation

Other copies: 5 years after employee separation
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal Records
OAR 166-475-0105(9)
This series documents the receipt, shipment, and disposal of chemical material or hazardous wastes on campus. This series includes but is not limited to: chemical and waste inspection forms; drum packing sheets; Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest forms (EPA 8700); Certificates of Disposal from vendors; land disposal notification forms; waste disposal records; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention: 30 years
Emergency Response Plans and Procedures
OAR 166-475-0105(10)
Series documents procedures to be followed in the event of emergency. Records may include: step-by-step procedures; unit and institutional disaster preparedness plans; and related correspondence.

Retention: Until superseded
Environmental Regulations Records
OAR 166-475-0105(11)
This series documents institutional compliance with environmental laws and guidelines of federal, state, or local governments. These records include communications with the Regional Air Pollution Authority (RAPA) which is under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the federal government and also the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). This series may include but is not limited to: Title V Air Discharge Permits; Air Quality Reports; Waste Water Discharge Permit Applications; Waste Water Discharge Permits; Water Quality Reports; Waste Water Discharge Records; Notices of Violation; Notices of Non-compliance; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 10 years

Other copies: 5 years
Fire Alarm and Drill Records
OAR 166-475-0105(12)
This series documents response to any alarm that is activated on campus. This series may include but is not limited to the following information: when and where the incident occurred; specific response; reset time; and rewind time, if appropriate.

Retention:

Record Copy: 3 years

Other copies: 2 years
Human Materials Authorizations Records
OAR 166-475-0105(13)
This series documents faculty proposals to use human materials in classroom instruction. This series includes but is not limited to: written proposals from classroom instructors; departmental and committee approvals or disapprovals; reports; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 10 years

Other copies: 2 years
Inspections Records
OAR 166-475-0105(14)

This series documents inspections done by various agencies such as the city building department, health department, or fire department in the course of routine business and is used by the institution to correct and analyze safety problems and to document compliance with regulations. This series may include but is not limited to: inspection sheets which show date of inspection, notation of violations, and suggested corrective measures; reports acknowledging compliance with regulations; authorizing signatures; and related information, documentation and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 10 years

Other copies: 2 years
Material Safety Data Sheets Records
OAR 166-475-0105(15)
This series documents the institution's inventory of hazardous chemicals; record keeping is mandated by the Hazardous Communications Program of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This series contains but is not limited to: Material Safety Data Sheets which list chemical name, description, composition, intended use, flash point, transportation, hazards, safe handling, and extinguishing methods; and related documentation.

Retention:

Record Copy: 30 years

Other copies: When material is removed from the unit
Medical Surveillance Records
OAR 166-475-0105(16)
This series documents the medical history of employees working in positions with exposure to high risk hazardous conditions such as Class B and C carcinogenic compounds, asbestos, lead, or excessive noise. Medical examinations of workers are made at the beginning and termination of institution employment and periodically throughout the career course as well as immediately following an accident or potential exposure incident. This series may include but is not limited to: medical examinations; laboratory test records and results; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention: 30 years after employee separation
Non-Staff Accident and Injuries Records
OAR 166-475-0105(17)
This series documents the reporting and investigation of campus related accidents that result in injury to non-staff and/or their property. This record series does not include accidents or incidents which involve hazardous substance or radiation exposure. This series may include but is not limited to: Report of Accident forms; complaints; investigation reports; insurance appraisals and estimates; photographs; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention: 
(a) If incident results in a claim: transfer to appropriate claim file; 
(b) If no claim results: retain 10 years
Protective Wear and Device Request Records
OAR 166-475-0105(18)
This series documents the authorization and acquisition of specialized safety devices and clothing for employees working in hazardous situations. This series may include but is not limited to: Safety Shoe Request and Authorization Forms; Prescription Safety Glasses Request and Authorization Forms; and related forms, documentation, and correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: 4 years

Other copies: 1 year
Radiation Licensing Records
OAR 166-475-0105(19)
This series is used to document the licensing of the institution by federal, state, and local agencies to receive, use, store, dispose of, and ship radioactive materials. These records include federal and state applications and certificates including: State of Oregon Health Division Radiation Material License forms (P112118-333[100g]) and amendments (p29939-333[150]); validation certificates showing fees paid for licenses; and related correspondence.

Retention: Permanent
Radiation Material Handling and Disposal Records
OAR 166-475-0105(20)

This series is used to provide a record of the reception, handling, shipment and/disposal of radioactive material or radioactive hazardous wastes at the institution to comply with federal and state record keeping and reporting requirements. The series also provides the office with a record of past activity. Records may include: waste material pick up requests and tags; Radioactive Waste Drum Inventory forms (RS 102); Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest forms (EPA 8700-22); Radiation Waste Shipment and Disposal Manifest forms (vendor form); Radiation Material Inventory sheets; Radiation Material Shipment Receipt Record forms (RS-400); Waste Disposal Record cards; disposal site letters of arrival acknowledgment; Sewered Radioactive Material log sheets; and related correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: Permanent

Other copies: 5 years
Radiation Monitoring and Exposure Records
OAR 166-475-0105(21)
This series provides a record of radiation testing and monitoring of employees, visitors, facilities, and the surrounding environment and is used to comply with federal and state reporting and licensing requirements and insurance carrier reporting requirements. This series includes: dosimeter reports (vendor form); Exposure History forms; Statement of Occupational Radiation Dosage forms; Daily Routine Survey Record forms (in-house form FHRCHPP.24A); Neutron Generator Smear Test Survey forms; Floor Survey forms; Special Survey forms (RCHPP.24D); Radioactive Material Shipment Receipt Survey forms (RCHPP.5A); Procurement for Material forms (form 101); Hood Flow Survey forms; Rotation Rack Filter Survey forms; Solid Waste Discharge and Analysis Sheets; Liquid Discharge Summary Report forms; Gaseous Waste Summary Report forms; and Soil/Water/Vegetation Record Survey forms.

Retention: 30 years after employee separation
Radiation Safety Committee Records
OAR 166-475-0105(22)

This series documents the establishment of policy and procedure by the committee. Records include: agendas; minutes; reports; notes; working papers and related correspondence.

Retention:

Record Copy: Permanent

Other copies: 10 years
Safety Training Records
OAR 166-475-0105(23)

This series documents employee training and certification such as for equipment operation, hazardous material handling and emergency procedures, driver training, CPR and first aid training, and asbestos awareness training for removal, abatement, or transportation. This series may include but is not limited to: sign off sheets indicating that employees have received training; instruction sheets; copies of hazardous material data sheets; informational materials; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention: 30 years after employee separation
Security Records
OAR 166-475-0105(24)
Series documents reporting of suspicious and criminal incidents at the institution. Records may include: incident reports containing names, dates, case numbers, dollar values, locations, descriptions of incident, and personnel taking report; identification cards created when reports of suspicious behavior are made to the office; warnings records; copies of reports filed by the Oregon State Police or other law enforcement agencies; notes; and related documentation. Information may be exempt from public disclosure per ORS 192.502(2).

Retention:

Record copy: 
(a) 2 years for copies of reports filed by law enforcement agencies; 
(a) 5 years for all other records

Other copies: 2 years for all records
Student Incident Records
OAR 166-475-0105(25)
This series documents incidents of injury to residence hall occupants, vandalism, and other infractions of housing rules. The series also documents the disposition of such incidents. This series may include but is not limited to: incident report forms usually filed by resident advisors; housing director's written decisions; student appeals of decisions; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention:
(a) If incident results in a claim: transfer to appropriate claim file; 
(b) If no claim results: retain 10 years; 
(c) If incident involves employee hazard exposure, retain 30 years after employee separation
Vehicle Accident Records
OAR 166-475-0105(26)
This series documents accidents involving vehicles owned by the institution. This series may include but is not limited to: vehicle accident reports; vehicle accident claims; damage or loss of state property reports and related documentation and correspondence. Information may include: vehicle type and identification number; name of party using the vehicle; notation of condition before and after use; and authorizing signatures.

Retention: 4 years

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