POLICY TITLE: Workplace Health, Safety, and Security Policy

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ENTITIES AFFECTED: Faculty Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Office of the President

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 8, 2024

REVISED FROM: 2013 Human Resources Policy Manual

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.

To reduce the chance of injuries, appropriate KSU personnel are charged with conducting random safety inspections of all KSU areas and facilities.