Laboratory Safety Training Courses

DOHS
Rules of Conduct

DOHS Acceptable Use Policy:

The following rules of conduct and acceptable use policy apply to all users of the DOHS Lab Safety Training website whether NIH employees or contractors. Because written guidance cannot cover every contingency, you are asked to go beyond the stated rules, using your best judgment and highest ethical standards to guide your actions. These rules are based on Federal laws and regulations and NIH policies. As such there are consequences for non-compliance.

Users of the DOHS Lab Safety Training website must comply with the following rules:

  • Users are given access to this system based on a need to perform specific work. Users shall work within the confines of the access allowed and shall not attempt to access systems or applications to which access has not been authorized.
  • Users shall protect any deemed sensitive information from disclosure to unauthorized individuals or groups. Classified information is not authorized for this system.
  • Users shall protect hardcopy reports or documents from the DOHS Lab Safety Training website commensurate with the categorization of the general support system, application, or security program included in the DOHS Lab Safety Training website.
  • All users shall protect passwords from disclosure and shall not divulge them to anyone.
  • Users shall not circumvent or attempt to circumvent any security countermeasures or safeguards.
  • Users shall not attempt to circumvent or change system permission levels for the DOHS Lab Safety Training website.

Non-Compliance

Any violation of the rules of behavior shall be considered a security incident. If the incident is deemed willful, it will be escalated to a security violation. Depending on the number of security violations and the specific information involved, disciplinary action for the violation may consist of a letter or warning/caution, revocation of access to the DOHS Lab Safety Training website, suspension, or removal. The individual may also be subject to criminal prosecution.

Acknowledgement

By logging into and accessing the DOHS Lab Safety Training website, you acknowledge that you understand and will comply with these rules of behavior when using the DOHS Lab Safety Training website. Non-compliance or behavior inconsistent with these rules can result in immediate suspension from the DOHS Lab Safety Training website or disciplinary action, which my lead to investigation, as appropriate.