Research Safety Plan Clause Samples

Research Safety Plan a. DHS ▇▇▇ research addresses issues of importance to intelligence and counter- terrorism agencies, law enforcement, or emergency responders, all of which involve inherent risks. To ensure that researchers and research facilities funded through this Award meet the highest safety standards possible, DHS requires every Recipient of a ▇▇▇ award to develop a Research Safety Plan. The Recipient shall review the Research Safety Plan at least annually and identify or update, as necessary, any new areas of research or sub-recipients conducting research activities under this plan. This review will also ensure that all sub- recipients conducting research covered by this plan have developed and implemented appropriate safety plans and periodic safety training in accordance with their institutional policies and procedures. b. Recipient will submit any updates to the Research Safety Plan to the DHS Program Officer for review and comment. c. The Research Safety Plan must include, at a minimum, the following: i. Identification of possible research hazards associated with the types of research to be conducted under this Award; ii. Research protocols or practices that conform to generally accepted safety principles applicable to the nature of the research; iii. The Recipient’s processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the applicable protocols and standards; iv. The Recipient’s processes and procedures to ensure the prevention of unauthorized activities conducted in association with this Award; v. Faculty oversight of student researchers; vi. Research safety education and training to develop a culture of safety; vii. Access control, where applicable; viii. Independent review by subject matter experts of the safety protocols and practices; and ix. Demonstrated adherence to all safety-related terms and conditions contained elsewhere in this Award.