4.12 Safety and Health Policy for Employees
All employees will be expected to perform their jobs in conformance with
established safety and health standards and to utilize appropriately the
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prescribed by the university. Violations
of safety standards, improper use of PPE, and/or failure to use PPE as directed
will be dealt with according to the already established disciplinary procedures.
Protective Shoe Policy
The university shall provide safety shoes as necessary, to all full-time
employees identified as needing foot protection. Shoe guards will be provided
for part-time or temporary employees. This type of protection shall be required
if the work necessitates lifting or carrying dense, rigid articles or equipment;
operating machinery presenting a hazard of foot injury; or constantly traversing
areas where such activities take place.
A wide range of shoes will be available for the employee's choice. The cost
of these standard styles will be provided by the university. The employee
may choose more expensive styles, but the additional cost must be paid by
the employee. The employee may elect to make a payroll deduction for the
additional cost by completion of a withholding form available from either
the Plant Services Office or the Housing Office. The cost of special prescription
safety shoes will be paid by the university only when the employee presents
a doctor's statement prescribing the special shoes.
Safety shoes must be replaced when worn beyond repair. All shoes must be
turned in before new ones can be issued. Those damaged or worn due to negligence
on the part of the employee will be replaced at the expense of the employee.
Minor repairs, laces, etc., will also be at the expense of the employee.
Employees assigned to the following areas within Plant Services will be
covered under this policy. They are listed below:
Carpenters Maintenance Mechanics
Central Receiving and Stores Mason
Electric Painter
Electronic Pipe Fitters
Environmental Systems Mechanic Power Plant
Greenhouse Refrigeration
Grounds Transportation
Key Upholstery
Employees assigned to the following areas within Educational and Student
Services will be covered under this policy. They are listed below:
Dining Service Dock Workers
Family Housing Maintenance Repair
Residence Hall Maintenance Repair
Vice President for Administrative Services Approved, 1981 | 
