President's Safety Policy Statement
October 29, 2008
| The University of Louisiana at Monroe is committed to
providing the
University community with a safe and healthful academic and work
environment.
In service to this goal, the University has implemented an
Environmental
Health and Safety Program outlined in this manual. This safety program
is designed to provide a safe and healthy working, teaching, and
learning
environment while promoting an atmosphere of safety and health
awareness.
It is my responsibility as University President to promote the safety of the University community; it is the responsibility of all employees and students to work as a team in the implementation of the University Safety Program. Each member of the University community should participate in the Safety Program by encouraging the development and cultivation of attitudes that are conducive to a safe environment. Individuals are responsible for their own safety and for promoting a safe environment in their area of responsibility. This will make for an effective safety program in all phases of our operation: education, research, student service, public service and employee and community relations. The University's safety program is to be proactive and must
exemplify
a commitment to the prevention of injury, illness and property damage
by
all members of the University community. All representatives of the
University
should be genuinely committed to the health and safety program while
conducting
their daily activities. Only through the teamwork of the entire
University
community can we succeed in providing an environment free from
unnecessary
risks and dangers.
Dr. James Cofer
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