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University Policy 44

Safe and Healthful Working Conditions

Formerly Executive Memorandum 91-100
Initially approved May 1, 1991
Revised June 5, 2006
Revised: December 9, 2025

Policy Topic: Personnel
Administering Office: Facilities Management

I. POLICY STATEMENT

蘑菇短视频 is committed to providing and maintaining safe and healthful working conditions for all employees.  This commitment is rooted in the belief that a safe workplace protects individual well-being and supports the University鈥檚 mission by fostering a productive, engaged, and resilient workforce.  The University Safety and Health Program has been established to fulfill this commitment and to ensure compliance with all applicable occupational safety and environmental health regulations and statutory requirements at the federal, state, and local level.

It is recognized that the complete elimination of all workplace risks is not always possible.  However, through proactive planning, effective management, and consistent application of safety measures, most hazards associated with university operations can be identified, eliminated, or controlled to minimize the likelihood of injury or illness.  The effectiveness of the program depends on the shared responsibility of all members of the University community, including administrators, faculty, staff, and student employees.  

This Policy underscores the expectation that supervisors at all levels will:

  • Be knowledgeable about the safety and health requirements applicable to their areas of responsibility
  • Provide proper training to employees in conjunction with the Office of Safety and Risk Management
  • Ensure the availability of necessary protective equipment
  • Actively monitor workplace conditions to verify compliance 

Similarly, employees are expected to: 

  • Follow all established safety procedures
  • Use safety equipment appropriately
  • Report unsafe conditions or practices without delay  

II. SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF POLICY

This Policy applies to all University employees. 

III. DEFINITIONS

鈥淪afety and Health Program鈥� means the University鈥檚 comprehensive framework for promoting safe work practices, preventing accidents, and ensuring compliance with occupational safety and environmental health standards.

鈥沦耻辫别谤惫颈蝉辞谤鈥� means a university employee who has authority to manage, direct, and evaluate the work of other employees, including faculty, staff, and student employees.

鈥淓尘辫濒辞测别别鈥� means any individual employed by the University.

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Safety and Health Program is implemented through coordinated efforts between university leadership, supervisory staff, and employees.  Supervisors bear the primary responsibility for integrating safety into daily operations, which includes:

  • Assessing job tasks for potential hazards 
  • Providing the training and resources needed to work safely 
  • Ensuring that safety protocols are consistently followed
  • Taking corrective action when unsafe behaviors or conditions are identified 

Employees, in turn, are expected to take personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those around them.  This includes: 

  • Adhering to all established safety procedures
  • Using protective equipment correctly
  • Immediately notifying supervisors of any unsafe conditions, near-miss incidents, or potential hazards
  • Completing required trainings assigned by the Director of Safety and Risk Management  

The University Safety and Health Program Manuals are the guiding documents for implementing this Policy.  They contain detailed information about roles, responsibilities, and procedures necessary to achieve compliance with applicable laws and to maintain a safe campus environment.  Deans, directors, and department heads are required to be familiar with the contents of the applicable manuals and to work in close collaboration with the Safety and Risk Management Director on all matters related to occupational safety and environmental health.  

V. COMPLIANCE

Failure to abide with this Policy shall be considered a violation of University Policy and may result in corrective action in accordance with university disciplinary procedures.  

VI. POLICY REVIEW

This policy shall be reviewed and revised as necessary every three (3) years.  

VII. RELATED POLICIES AND RESOURCES