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August 2007
MU Environmental Health and Safety PolicyThe University of Missouri-Columbia has an obligation to furnish facilities and an environment that will provide reasonable protection from injury and property damage for employees, students and visitors to the University of Missouri-Columbia and to be a good steward of funds coming into its possession and to preserve its assets [UM System Business Policy Manual Section 601]. UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITYAll faculty, staff, students and visitors to the University of Missouri-Columbia shall comply with the rules and regulations of the following agencies:
NOTE: The above list is not all inclusive, but does include the major agencies
whose codes and standards will be utilized in conducting University operations. Where conflicts may exist
from one code to another, the more appropriate requirement shall apply.
In unusual situations where the University is exempt from regulatory jurisdiction due to its status as a government entity, faculty, staff, students and visitors still have the responsibility and obligation for knowledge of risk and meeting the intent of the regulations. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITYIn order for this policy to be effective, it will be necessary for all faculty and staff, particularly those who supervise other employees and who use or are responsible for University assets, to also actively participate in creating a safe and healthful environment. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITYNothing contained in this policy shall be interpreted or otherwise construed to mean that the sovereign immunity of the University is being waived in whole or in part. For additional information about any safety or health related policy or guideline, refer to the EHS web site http://ehs.missouri.edu or call EHS at 882-7018. |
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