It is the responsibility of all to comply with safety rules and to work in such a manner as to prevent injuries to themselves, others, and damage to the environment. The prevention of accidents and the protection of the environment is in the best interest of all. Only through constant mutual effort and cooperation can we achieve these goals. Each employee should be informed of the University emergency response procedures, the hazards associated with their duties, and the methods and procedures for performing their job safely. This information may come from a variety of sources including supervisors, department safety representatives, Occupational Safety and Health Services, product vendors, and written operating procedures and safety plans.
Residence halls select a policy through their own governance process.
Threatening and Violent Behavior in the Workplace At Michigan Technological University there is no place for threatening or violent behavior. Acts of violence include any physical action, whether intentional or reckless, that harms or threatens the safety of another individual in the work place. A threat of violence includes any behavior that, by its very nature, could be interpreted by a reasonable person as an intent to cause harm to another individual. The University recognizes the necessity of protecting individual rights and encouraging free speech, but also recognizes that certain conduct can threaten the mutual respect that is the foundation of scholarly communities. This policy is intended to secure freedom of expression while maintaining the safe and cooperative environment that is vital to a university community.