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Policy 303.1

1 Introduction

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2 Scope

3 Definitions

3.1 Definition phrase or word

Definition summary


4 Policy and Procedure Statements

Disciplinary Procedure

This procedure is established to provide a mechanism for the discipline of employees who repeatedly violate safety and health policies and procedures.

Safety and health policies and procedures are established and enforced to protect employees from injury and illness as well as to provide a safe and healthful place of employment.

ALL University employees, SPA, EPA Faculty and EPA Non-Faculty, are required, as a condition of their employment, to abide by all University safety and health policies and to follow all health and safety procedures. Violations of health and safety policies and procedures are considered to be serious violations of University policies.

Adherence to safety and health policies and procedures is enforced in a consistent manner according to the personnel policies in effect for the particular employee. Disciplinary procedures for SPA employees are located in the ASU Resource Manual , the Staff Handbook and the State of North Carolina Personnel Manual . Disciplinary procedures for EPA Non-Faculty employees are located in the Handbook for EPA Administrative Personnel . Disciplinary procedures for EPA Faculty employees are located in the Faculty Handbook .

First Aid

Every University building in which ten or more persons are housed or employed may have a first aid kit readily available, equipped and maintained with designated emergency supplies (example: band-aids, antiseptics, gauze pads). As a minimum, kits should be located in the administrative offices in campus buildings. All employees and other occupants should be aware of the kit locations and availablility of first aid supplies. Injured employees should report to Student Health Services for treatment of first aid cases. When Student Health Services is closed for school breaks, or in the event of a life threatening situation, the Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room is to be used. Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Office at 262-4008 for a list of designated emergency first aid supplies.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services, located in the Student Support Services Building, has a 12 bed capacity, and is staffed by a full-time staff of doctors and nurses. Services are primarily available to students since student fees support its operation. However, the facilities are available to faculty and staff on an emergency out-patient basis when injuries occur on the job or treatment is required for a job-related condition. If a job-related injury or illness necessitates emergency transportation to the Student Health Services or the Watauga Hospital Emergency Room, contact University Police at 262-2150 to arrange for transportation. See Appendix 2 .

Occupational Safety & Health Office

Questions or concerns relative to safety issues or Workers' Compensation should be reported to the Occupational Safety & Health Office at 262-4007. Questions or concerns relative to environmental issues should be reported to the Physical Plant at 262-3190.

Publication of Safety Information

Notices, announcements, and other matters relating to Occupational Safety & Health will be published in numbered Safety Bulletins, in numbered Business Affairs Memorandums, posted on the Safely & Workers' Compensation Web Page or distributed via E-Mail messages.

Revised July 1, 2008

5 Additional References

6 Authority

7 Contact Information

8 Effective Date

9 Revision Dates