Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

3.8 Health and Sanitation3.81 Needles and SyringesThe Department of Residence Services is committed to maintaining an environment thatis conducive to the health, safety and welfare of all students. Therefore, it becomesnecessary to adopt the following policy relative to hypodermic needles and syringes.• Hypodermic needles should be deposited in special waste disposal container availablefrom University Health Services.• When full, the special waste container should be returned to health services for a newone.• Under no circumstances should hypodermic needles or syringes be placed inuniversity refuse containers.Students should contact their Residence Hall Director or University Health Services(330-672-2322) if they have additional questions.3.82 Pet Policy / Stray AnimalsDue to the maintenance and sanitation problems that pets create, it has been determinedthat residence halls are not conducive to humane pet care. Thus, no pets (even for a shorttime), except fish (the fish tank capacity per room may not exceed 30 gallons), arepermitted in student rooms or public areas of the halls. This policy includes the pets ofguests. Residents found with an illegal animal will be asked to immediately remove it fromthe campus, and the student(s) will be documented for the policy violation.Stray pets and other animals found on campus should not be taken into any universitybuilding. Students should not touch or feed animals for safety and health reasons.University Police Services should be contacted regarding stray animals.3.83 Chemical VentilationHealth and beauty products that cause irritation to the eyes and nose, are toxic orflammable and require proper ventilation are prohibited within the residence halls. Suchproducts include, but are not limited to: artificial/acrylic nail application materials. TheResidence Hall Director will arbitrate any disputes and have the final decision regardingthis policy.3.9 Guests and VisitationResidents may bring guests into the residence halls. In doing so however, the resident assumesresponsibility for, and will be held accountable for the actions of their guests. The followingpolicies guide the guest and visitation privilege.223.91 Escort PolicyNon-resident guests (including family members) must be escorted by a host at all times.Residents may find it helpful to explain this policy to friends and family prior to their