Business Affairs

Glossary


Safety Devices
When a department head considers a safety device a necessity, and the employee may not work without it, the expense may be paid from institution funds. Such devices include safety shoes and safety glasses. If the device is not required as a condition of employment, the employee bears its cost. Safety devices and other equipment purchased by the state remain state property whether used by one or several employees. It is recommended that the departments confer with Environmental Health and Safety to determine the benefits of the device, and the Office of Human Resources to determine if there are conflicts with the collective bargaining agreement and/or other University policies. See the Safety Manual for additional information on this subject.
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