POLICY TITLE: Workplace Health, Safety and Security
APPLIES TO: Faculty Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources
APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 9, 2024
NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 9, 2027
Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees that complies with all state and federal safety laws and regulations. Management and employees are equally responsible for ensuring successful safety and healthy workspace practices.
The objective of this policy is to reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses. KSU exercises all necessary precautions to protect employees, students, and visitors from accidents. This policy applies to all KSU employees, whether they are working on campus or traveling on KSU-related business.
Although certain KSU personnel are charged with conducting random inspections of KSU facilities and equipment, all employees are expected to immediately report all accidents, injuries, and unsafe or noncompliant work conditions to their immediate supervisors, HR, and the General Counsel. Employees are expected to take