Know the Code - Principle 11

Health and Safety

The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors and to complying with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

UR community members are expected to:

Ensuring the implementation of appropriate safety policies and procedures in the areas for which individuals have leadership responsibility;

Reporting unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions to an individual's supervisor to the University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety Services;

Providing appropriate safety training to supervised employees; and

Promoting safe working practices

Key Policies, Statements, and Guidelines

Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations Policy

Safety Policy

Inclement Weather and Emergencies Policy

Policy for Events with Alcohol on Campus

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Emergency Management Policy

Timely Warning Policy

Safety and Protection of Minors Policy

Hazing Policy

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Mitigating the Risk of COVID-19 in the workplace

 

Examples of Prohibited Conduct

  • Failure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and/or observe safety protocols when working in an environment with potentially dangerous chemicals or machinery.
  • Propping open doors that require card access.
  • Hosting events without following protocols to ensure that appropriate security can be maintained and that safety standards can be met.