Policies for Administrative Professional Staff Employees
Chapter 4 Employee Safety
4.1 Pets in Workplace
Approved September 29, 1969
Approved and Revised May 12, 2011
Approved and Revised January 11 , 2013
No animals are permitted in University buildings or facilities, with the exception of the following: service animals for persons with disabilities, animals used by law enforcement or emergency personnel in the exercise of their official duties, animals used in academic programs for teaching or research, or animals approved pursuant to University Housing resident guidelines.
4.2 Video Surveillance
Approved April 24, 2013
The University has established a public safety strategy that incorporates the judicious use of video surveillance technology in public spaces. Such technologies will be used to meet the University's desire to protect persons and property, while avoiding unnecessary intrusions upon academic freedom or individual civil liberties including privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.
4.3 Workers' Compensation
Approved February 22, 2012
An employee who suffers an injury or illness during the performance of work must report the injury to his/her supervisor and to the Benefits Department. The employee must complete the following forms available on the Office of Human Resources website.
- Initial Workers' Compensation Medical Report
- Supervisor's Report of Injury or Illness
- Information Release Authorization
- Workers' Compensation Witness Report
- Demands of the Job
The above forms are to be completed and submitted to SIUE, Office of Human Resources - Benefits Services, Campus Box 1040, Edwardsville, IL 62026. Employees should request that all medical providers send bills directly to this address. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in a denial of a work-related claim.
Employees receiving workers compensation benefits for a work-related injury or illness at the University may not work elsewhere except when outside employment has been approved by the Director, Office of Human Resources. Requests for approval for outside employment need to be submitted in writing to the Director, Office of Human Resources.
4.4 Workplace Safety
Approved May 12, 2011
Employees are expected to comply with applicable regulatory requirements and promote health and safety in their area of influence. Environmental health and safety standards, safety procedures and compliance information can be obtained from the Emergency Management and Safety department. Employees may also request that an ergonomic assessment of their workstation is performed to ensure they have a safe working environment.
4.5 Workplace Violence
Approved May 9, 2002
The University's Campus Violence Prevention Committee and a Threat Assessment Team establish violence prevention measures, support systems, resources and strategies through the integration of University policies and procedures regarding violence and threatening behavior, and the prohibition of violence.
