As a reminder, individuals who volunteer their time to assist WSU departments in the conduct of official University activities, including activities in research laboratories or field studies, are subject to WSU’s policies.
Per BPPM 60.81 – Volunteers:
“University employee policies apply to volunteers, including policies in the Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM), Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM), Executive Policy Manual (EPM), and other University policy manuals.”
These expectations include the same University requirements for safety procedures orientation and training as employees. It also includes completion of any other University mandated trainings. The appointing authority and their department are responsible to ensure these requirements are met.
For more information, please contact Mike Kluzik, director of the Office of Research Assurances, by email at mkluzik@wsu.edu.