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==Basis of Policy== | ==Basis of Policy== | ||
The [http://www.nebraska.edu/board.html University of Nebraska Board of Regents] requires that the [http://www.unmc.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) develop and implement an effective written injury and illness prevention program which promotes occupational safety and health practices and strives to reduce work-related accidents and injuries on campus. In addition, UNMC's injury and illness prevention program complies with applicable federal regulations, the [http:// | The [http://www.nebraska.edu/board.html University of Nebraska Board of Regents] requires that the [http://www.unmc.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) develop and implement an effective written injury and illness prevention program which promotes occupational safety and health practices and strives to reduce work-related accidents and injuries on campus. In addition, UNMC's injury and illness prevention program complies with applicable federal regulations, the [http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-statutes.php Revised Statutes of Nebraska] and the rules and regulations promulgated by the State of Nebraska [http://www.dol.nebraska.gov Commissioner of Labor]. | ||
==General Policy== | ==General Policy== | ||
It is the policy of UNMC to minimize the risk of injury to faculty, students, staff, patients and visitors, to promote illness prevention, and to protect university property. | It is the policy of UNMC to minimize the risk of injury to faculty, students, staff, patients and visitors, to promote illness prevention, and to protect university property. | ||