Safety and Health Manual (Includes policies and procedures)
ASU Resource Manual - S&WCO Section

News

Confined Space Program (S&WC Office Policy 17)

NEW revision/addition to ASU Physical Plant Policy 10 - University Motor Vehicles “Use of Cell Phone or Other Wireless Communication Devices” in state vehicles (under Official Use).

CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE
New Employee Safety Training
2009 H1N1 Swine Flu

Fire Safety News
Holiday Decorating Procedures
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Fire Drills
Fire Drill FAQ's
Guide to Using Portable Fire Extinguishers
Hot Work: Online Training Program
Tent and Canopy Requirements and Permit Application

General Safety News

Automated External Defibrillator Material
ASU Employee Safety Training Matrix (Requirements)
Hard Hats in the Workplace
Lockout-Tagout Procedures (Policy Document)
Occupational Safety & Health Committee
15-Passenger Van Course Materials/Forms
Safety and Health Do's and Dont's for Faculty and Staff
Safety and Health Policy
Safety Shoe Information
Supervisor Responsibilities
Tips for Summer Energy Savings

Workers' Compensation Links:
Return To Work Program
Workers' Compensation Filing Procedures
Workers' Compensation Notice - Instructions to Employers and Employees (North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 17)
Workers' Compensation Notice - Instructions to Employers and Employees, Spanish Version (North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 17)

Our Purpose: Appalachian State University strives to provide a safe and healthful environment, free from recognized hazards which may cause serious injury to students, employees, and visitors. This is accomplished by maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program which involves all university employees.

In carrying out its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment, the University has established the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office. This office serves as a resource for every person at the University. The Safety & Workers' Compensation Office develops policies and procedures to accomplish the goal of a safe and healthful environment.

Appalachian State University believes that its most valuable resource is the people who teach, learn and work at this institution, and will do all that is reasonable and necessary to protect them.

Mission Statement: The primary mission of the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office is to place administrative emphasis on workplace safety and health and on Workers' Compensation requirements for all persons comprising the University community. As a part of this mission department staff provide assistance to departments and individuals in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy campus environment. Safety and health will be promoted as a matter of foreth:ought rather than afterthougt. The office is under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to all applicants, students, and employees.  The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students and employees.