A Permitted Individual (formerly known as Registered User) has primary responsibility for locations where hazardous materials are used. At MU, all hazardous materials must be procured, stored, and used under the authority of an Permit Holder.
Permitted Individuals are required to maintain their hazardous materials areas in conformance with the policies and procedures of the MU Hazardous Materials Program/Laboratory Safety Program (as applicable).
Who Qualifies to be a Permitted Individual?
A Permitted Individual (PI) must be a full-time MU faculty or staff member who has the authority, institutional responsibility and day-to-day accountability necessary to direct the work conducted under the EHS permit.
Courtesy appointees, visiting appointees, semi-retired researchers, employees working part-time, emeritus appointees, volunteers and students may not serve as the PI. When these individuals participate in research or other hazardous-material work, a qualified full-time MU faculty or staff member must be designated as the responsible PI.
Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the permit type:
- Radiation-use permits require Radiation Safety Committee review and approval. Applicants must meet the applicable training and experience requirements for the radioactive material and proposed use.
- Biological, chemical and other hazardous-material permits are assigned by EHS based on the work being performed and the qualified individual identified as responsible for the permitted activities and area.
Individuals who do not qualify to serve as a PI may conduct authorized work under the supervision of an approved Permitted Individual, provided they complete all required training and follow the conditions of the applicable permit.
Becoming a Permitted Individual
A person obtains Permitted Individual status by sending an application to EHS.
Please review the information in the application form to familiarize yourself with the program requirements and the role of the Permitted Individual in the program.
Instructions for the completion of the form are provided along with the form in the PDF file. Download or open the PDF file and print the form and instructions. Please read the instructions before completing the form.
Please sign and date the application. Keep a photocopy for your records. Email the original to the Lab Transition Coordinator at labsafety@missouri.edu. Please allow two weeks for preliminary processing.
Training
Anyone working with hazardous materials in a laboratory setting must complete the Chemical Safety for Laboratory Workers training course. If using hazardous materials in a non-laboratory setting, consult your supervisor for the appropriate training courses required.
Changes in status
If you plan to add or delete a location from your permit, please call the Lab Transition Coordinator at 882-7018 as soon as possible so that modifications can be made in a timely fashion.
If you plan to delete all of your locations, please go through our closeout procedure. This is for those who are moving from one MU location to another or for those who are leaving MU.
If improper management of hazardous materials results in the necessity of cleanup services from EHS or an outside contractor, the responsible department may be charged for this service.