Responsible Office: Environmental Health and Safety Approved By: President's Council Approved Date: 11/1/2011 Effective Date: 11/1/2011 Category: Faculty and Staff Description/Purpose: Risk Management - Campus Safety Policies and Practices Details: The University makes every effort to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all students, faculty and staff. Every attempt is made to minimize risks and accidents, and to maintain a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment. Safety is also the responsibility of each employee. Employees should be aware of and abide by all applicable rules and regulations for their own protection as well as the health and safety of students and fellow employees.The Director of Risk Management advises and coordinates risk management efforts for the University. Individual departments may have additional or stricter safety guidelines in place that are in accordance to the type of work they perform. These rules take precedent over this handbook if there is a conflict. |