Washington State University values the safety, health, and well being of all our employees. It is WSU’s policy to provide safe and healthful working conditions in all operations and to follow the laws and regulations associated with the safety and health of our employees. We believe that safety is the responsibility of each and every employee, regardless of position. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate all work-related injuries and illnesses so that our employees can continue to further the Strategic Plan of this University.
If a work-related injury or illness does occur, we will do our very best to minimize the negative impact on the employee and to facilitate a return to work program as soon as possible. To accomplish this we will:
- Ensure that the employee has immediate medical attention.
- Require WSU Incident Reports are submitted within 24 hours of the incident date.
- Assist the employee and department in the return to work process if necessary.
- Make every effort to minimize the cost of the injury or illness to the university.
- Assist the employee in understanding the workers' compensation system, answer all questions and provide all pertinent information.
We will provide these services in a professional and caring manner, and will work with each and every employee to manage their occupational injury.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers and other entities covered by GINA Title II from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. To comply with this law, we are asking that employees and departments do not communicate any genetic information or medical information at the department level. “Genetic information” as defined by GINA includes an individual’s family medical history, the results of an individual’s or family member’s genetic tests, the fact that an individual or an individual’s family member sought or received genetic services, and genetic information of a fetus carried by an individual or an individual’s family member or an embryo lawfully held by an individual or family member receiving assistive reproductive services.
