Employee Safety
Employment
View policy pdf:Employee Safety Policy
Policy Statement
Refer to UGA’s Environmental Safety Division and the Policy Procedures section.
UGA Procedures
The University shall establish a comprehensive program of employee safety to ensure that employees are provided safe working conditions and that every employee performing hazardous work assignments receives safety training on a regularly scheduled basis. New employees receive basic Hazard Communication "Right to Know" training as part of the Onboarding System. Departments are responsible for providing specific safety training as necessary.
Related information
Georgia Department of Labor Right-to-Know Poster (Updated)
Board of Regents Environmental Health & Safety and Right-to-Know Program
Responsibilities
Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Responsible University Administrator: Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Policy Owner: Environmental Safety Division
Policy Contact: Environmental Safety Division
Contact Information: (706) 542-0108
Date Issued: 09/12/2012
Last Reviewed/Updated: