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Appendix 25B: Non-affiliated Individual Engagement Authorization Process
- Host PI or Person-in-Charge of the Host Department/Central Research Facility determines the engagement type and confirms scope: (a) lab tour/observation only, or (b) hands-on work.
- Use the Lab Tour/Observation Safety Checklist (Appendix 25B) for lab tour/observation engagement; use the NAI Lab Work Risk Assessment and Authorization Form (Appendix 25A) for hands-on work engagement.
- Consult HSEO for risk assessment if the engagement is associated with any of the hazards listed in Part D of the NAI Lab Work Risk Assessment and Authorization Form (Appendix 25A).
- Host PI or Person-in-Charge of the Host Department/Central Research Facility should arrange and document required training and site-specific induction (and medical surveillance where applicable).
- Host PI or Person-in-Charge of the Host Department/Central Research Facility should grant access only after prerequisites are met (approvals, forms, training/induction) and access controls/PPE arrangements are in place.
- Host PI or Person-in-Charge of the Host Department/Central Research Facility should supervise and monitor activities throughout the engagement in accordance with the required controls for the risk level.
- Host Department/Central Research Facility should retain records (approvals, forms, training/induction) and report incidents/near misses promptly in accordance with Section G.