Rocky Vista University is committed to providing all employees with a safe and healthy working environment that is free of recognizable hazards. Furthermore, it is the policy of the University to comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including those promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Human Resources maintains reports that details workers’ job-related illnesses or injuries.
RVU provides workers’ compensation coverage for all employees starting on the first day of employment. Exclusive of reasonable and necessary medical care, the benefits provided under RVU’s Workers’ Compensation program are established by law and vary depending on the severity of the injury and length of recovery time.
Employees should contact their supervisor, the Security Department, or the Facilities Department if they have a question about anything they feel is creating an unsafe work environment. Refer to the University’s Emergency Response & Communications Plan for their campus located in the RVU policy repository - DynamicPolicy at https://policies.rvu.edu.
CO employees see State supplement.