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Workplace Health & Safety Policies

Duke values its staff and strives to provide safe work and a safe work environment. The health and safety of every staff member, patient, student, visitor, and the environment are primary considerations in Duke's continuous efforts to eliminate or reduce conditions and behaviors that could result in injuries or illnesses. Duke is committed to the principle that such a safety culture will help maintain staff member health, increase productivity, minimize lost work time, and reduce costs.

Policy Title Summary Audience
Building and Facilities Access

Facilities are equipped with access authentication devices per Facilities Governing Principles. (link included in policy)

 Faculty, Staff
Criminal Drug Conviction

Inform supervisor within seven calendar days if convicted of violating a criminal drug statute at the workplace.

 Faculty, Staff
Disability and Impairment

Contact information for Employee Occupational Health and Wellness or Disability Management System Office for assistance.

 Faculty, Staff
Periodic Health Review

Certain staff positions require a periodic health review.

 Faculty, Staff
Pre-placement Health Reviews

Pre-placement health reviews are required for certain positions.

 Faculty, Staff
Pre-placement Substance Abuse Screening Policy

DUHS staff and select university positions required to have a substance abuse screen before hire.

 Faculty, Staff
Prohibited Weapons

Prohibits the possession, transfer, sale, or use of weapons, dangerous instruments on any Duke owned or leased premises.

 Faculty, Staff, Students
Returning to Work from a Work-Related Injury/Illness Policy

Returning to work after an injury or illness covered by workers compensation.

 Faculty, Staff
Safety Policy

Responsibilities for ensuring safety of employees and work environment.

 Faculty, Staff
Substance Abuse

Required actions for allegations of substance abuse  on Duke's premises or related activities.

 Faculty, Staff
Tobacco Use

Duke is a tobacco-free work environment other than designated areas.

Student Tobacco Policy: Duke University seeks to preserve a living and working environment supportive of behaviors that contribute to the physical health and well-being of all community members. Use of any tobacco substance is not permitted in any university building, including residence halls and apartments.

Note: Effective beginning July 1, 2020, Duke University will become tobacco-free on all property and grounds owned and leased by Duke.

Additional information is available via the links listed below.

 Faculty, Staff, Students
Work-Related Injury/Illness Policy

Report all on-the-job injuries within 24 hours.

 Faculty, Staff
Workers Compensation Policy

Compensation and benefits from an injury or illness as a result of on-the-job work.

 Faculty, Staff
Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policy

Workplace violence and inappropriate actions.

 Faculty, Staff