POLICY

It is the policy of Western Oregon University to embrace the Oregon Safe 
Employment Act of 1973 and pursue every reasonable effort to provide a safe
and healthful work environment for employees and our students.  The safety
and health of our students and employees is of the highest priority in 
operating the university.

The President and the President's Staff are committed to safety in every part 
or level of university operations.  It is our intent to comply with all laws 
and ensure no employees are required to work at a job they know is not safe.  
All employees are urged to identify and report hazards and, in turn, help 
control them as a condition of employment.  All employees must immediately 
inform their supervisor of any on-the-job injury or accident and complete 
required accident forms.

As a matter of policy, the university administration will take the initiative to 
prevent occupational-induced injuries where possible and consider work safety 
over operating productivity when necessary.  The administration will ensure 
current policies and procedures are in place at all times and, to the greatest 
extent possible, provide all equipment and physical support for personal safety 
within industry and lawful standards.

    PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that managers, supervisors and employees 
are aware of safety requirements in the work place and to emphasize safety, 
reduce injury and prevent time loss.

    PROCEDURES

Supervisor Responsibility:

1. Conduct written detailed injury investigation;
2. Correct hazards immediately;
3. Complete SAIF 801 Form and Western Occupational Injury Report;
4. Inform employees of agency work rules and practices;
5. Maintain weekly contact with injured employee, Safety Services 
   and the doctor;
6. Have modified work available at all times;
7. Monitor recovery of employee.

Employee Responsibility:

1. Employees are required to notify their immediate supervisor if they are
   injured on the job.
2. Employees are required to assist in determining the cause of the accident.
3. Employees are to assist in completing the SAIF 801 Form.
4. If injured, employees are to keep their supervisor informed of recovery 
   status on a weekly basis.
5. If the employee is treated by a physician, they are to be advised about
   light duty availability.
6. With a physician's approval, the employee must return to work (part time, 
   temporary, light duty or regular status) on the next scheduled shift.

    AUTHORITY

: ORS 654.001 - 654.991
: Oregon Safe Employment Act
: Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 437
: Oregon/Federal OSHA

    APPROVAL

The Safety program, services and oversight for compliance to statutes and 
rules is the responsibility of the Vice President for Administration, Finance,
and Human Resources through the Public Safety Services division.  In addition,
all supervisors and managers are responsible for the health, safety, welfare
and training of those employees under their supervision.