Each department shall have an appropriate safety orientation for employees. The content and depth of the orientation will depend upon the tasks to be performed and work environment for each employee. For example, secretaries need not know how to utilize protective equipment required by facilities workers. All workers should however be aware of evacuation procedures. In conjunction with the Safety Committee the Safety Director shall present programs designed to heighten safety awareness and provide guidance to departments concerning safety matters.
All employees are responsible for performing their assigned duties in the safest manner possible.
They are expected to comply with safety directives and operate machinery, vehicles or similar equipment safely. Further, they are expected to utilize appropriate protective equipment provided by the employer. Employees are not expected to and should not operate defective equipment nor engage in any practice that they believe constitutes a safety risk. They should report any unsafe condition as quickly as possible. No person may be dismissed from employment at UNK as a result of making a complaint or expressing a concern about unsafe conditions or practices at the University.