Policies and procedures are developed to document training, equipment and work practices required for controlling risks. Many of these polices relate to specific federal or state regulations and are thus compliance and safety management tools. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety develops these policies through the various faculty and staff committees that oversee risk management at the College (i.e. Facilities Operations and Management Safety Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Chemical Safety Advisory Committee). Faculty, staff and students must follow these procedures when applicable.