Safety Policies

Safety

All employees are expected to obey safety rules and exercise caution in all work activities.  Employees must immediately report any unsafe condition to the appropriate supervisor.  Employees who violate safety standards, cause hazardous or dangerous situations or fail to report or remedy such situations will be subject to corrective action, up to and including dismissal.

All accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately to the supervisor or Human Resources. Lack of notification could affect the employee’s workers compensation benefits.  The workers compensation insurance company determines the disposition of the claim and notifies the employee as to whether or not the claim has been approved.  If the injury or illness requires the employee to receive health care, the employee will need certification from their health care provider of their ability to return to work before returning to their position.

Employees are required to follow these general safety rules:

• Any illness or injury, no matter how slight, must be reported to the supervisor. 
• Any activity that may result in injuring an employee will not be tolerated.
• Employees are responsible for obtaining the ergonomic equipment provided by the University for computer use.
• Illegal drugs or alcohol will not be permitted on the premises at any time.
• Employees should always lift objects using the proper lifting techniques.
• Employees are responsible to keep their work areas clean at all times.
• Employees should always know the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in their work area.

Employees should feel free to discuss any suggestions or comments regarding the program with their supervisor at any time.