Animal Contact* is exposure to vertebrate animals, animal tissues, body fluids or wastes; works with animals or works in animal facilities.
Asbestos Abatement* includes individuals involved in an abatement effort
BioPath includes all those with potential exposure to risk group 3 agents as part of their work
Climbing includes on not only leg motion but also hand-over-hand motion such as with climbing ladders but not stairs
Commercial Driver License* is for those required to have a commercial driver license as part of their UF employment)
Contact with Human Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Material* (OPIM) includes human body fluids other than feces, urine, tears and sweat
Frequent reaching above shoulder includes painting, shelving books, running overhead cable, etc.
Heavy Lifting refers to 51 pounds and over
Kneeling is for more than 2 hours per day.
Law Enforcement is with the University Police Department
Noise* (Work in Area of Excessive Noise) has a noise level defined by OSHA
Operation of Special Purpose Vehicle includes industrial or farm equipment
Patient Contact is having physical or face-to-face contact with a patient
Pesticide Use* includes all users of Toxicity Class I and cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides who mix, load, apply or otherwise handle those materials (except in original, unopened containers)
Repeated Bending is for more than 2 hours per day
Repetitive Pulling and Pushing includes recurring general physical activity.
Respirator Use* is for individuals required to wear a respirator on a routine or emergency basis
Scientific Research Diving* includes individuals who participate in UF affiliated research diving
*Requires Periodic Medical Monitoring and/or Training
For individuals who will fill a specific position at the University of Florida, departments record the job duty myUFL’s Position Specific panel
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For individuals who will work without a specific position (OPS or volunteers), departments record the job duty on the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) form for individuals not on a position (INOP).