Safety

• Policy

  Environmental Conditions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Procedure

  Head Injury Assessment and Management Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Practice and Competition Coverage Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

Annual Security Report

• Report

  Annual Security Report

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 10/01/2018
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost

COVID-19

• Resource

  COVID-19 Prevention & Testing for Our Community
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Safety and Health Compliance Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the University Provost
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Resource

  Memo: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Policy

  Non-Resident and Guest Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – COVID-19 & Flu
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Fall 2020 University-Sponsored Travel

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Revised Guidelines on Campus Visitors and University-Sponsored Travel

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student COVID-19 Violations and Repercussions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student Testing Protocols and Expectations

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Update from the Provost: Lifting of Special Exceptions Due to Omicron Variant, February 15th, 2022 (COVID-19 Back2BU)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

COVID-19 & Human Resources

• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – COVID-19 & Flu
• Guidelines

  Prescription Drug Coverage

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 01/08/2026
• Procedure

  Update from the Provost: Lifting of Special Exceptions Due to Omicron Variant, February 15th, 2022 (COVID-19 Back2BU)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Your Testing Category

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Events or Demonstrations

• Policy

  Boston University Events and Demonstrations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the General Counsel | Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 12/10/2024
• Guidelines

  Event Accessibility

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Publications & Publicity Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost

Protection of Minors

• Policy

  Policy on Minors in Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 02/21/2017
• Policy

  Protection of Minors Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 02/01/2017
• Resource

  Protection of Minors Policy: Administrative Policy Review Questions and Answers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix A, Training Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix B, Reporting Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix C, Sample Third-Party Program Contract Addendum

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix D, Parental Acknowledgement, Consent, and Release from Liability

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Protection of Minors Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2016
• Resource

  Protection of Minors: Certification of Training Form

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Resources

• Resource

  BU Alert

  Responsible Office(s): Emergency Management
• Guide

  Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Harassment (Employee Wellness)

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Guide

  Interpersonal Violence in the Workplace (Faculty and Staff Assistance Office)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  Understanding Federal Immigration Policy – A Boston University FAQ

  Responsible Office(s): Safety Security & Preparedness

Risk Management

• Guidelines

  Automobile Safety Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Resource

  Cellular Telephone Use Advisory

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Procedure

  Incident and Claims Reporting Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Resource

  Waivers of Liability

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office

Safe Environments and Workplace Safety

• Guidelines

  Automobile Safety Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Resource

  Campus Safety

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Resource

  Cellular Telephone Use Advisory

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Program

  Climate Action Plan

  Responsible Office(s): University Sustainability
• Guidelines

  Construction/Renovation Safety Program

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Resource

  COVID-19 Prevention & Testing for Our Community
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Safety and Health Compliance Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Demolition, Renovation, and Lead

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Plan

  EH&S Campus and Clinical Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 12/19/2015
• Guidelines

  EH&S Chemical Waste Management Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Procedure

  Emergency Campus Closing Standard Operating Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guide

  Emergency Information

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Instructions and Forms

  Emergency Instructions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research

  Last Modified: 06/28/2016
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 208 Smoking

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 310 Emergency Campus Closing

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Plan

  Environmental and Waste Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 03/01/2014
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Injury and Accident Reporting

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 08/08/2016
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Mandated Reporters at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Resource

  Memo: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Guidelines

  Micromobility Devices Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – COVID-19 & Flu
• Policy

  Policies and Responsibilities for University Facility Usage

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Office of the Vice President for Real Estate and Facility Services

  Last Modified: 07/01/2015
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/13/2021
• Policy

  Protection of Minors Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 02/01/2017
• Resource

  Protection of Minors Policy: Administrative Policy Review Questions and Answers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix A, Training Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix B, Reporting Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix C, Sample Third-Party Program Contract Addendum

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix D, Parental Acknowledgement, Consent, and Release from Liability

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Protection of Minors Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2016
• Guide

  Protective Equipment Guidance

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  Roadside Worker Safety

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Procedure

  Safety Data Sheets & the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Guide

  Safety Equipment Guidance

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 07/22/2016
• Resource

  Safety Tips and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations

  Last Modified: 01/01/2026
• Procedure

  Student Grievance Procedure in Cases of Alleged Disability Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Weekly Eyewash Station Flushing

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Sexual Misconduct

• Resource

  Appendix B – Authorization to Release Information
• Policy

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Policy

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/08/2025
• Procedure

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Responding to Employer Inquiries Regarding Sexual Misconduct

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office | Human Resources
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/13/2021
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Hiring Disclosure Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office | Human Resources
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Guide

  Supportive Measures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office