The University of Kentucky is a premier, public, land grant, research institution recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and service, as well as a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development. As Kentucky’s flagship and land grant research university, we are committed to fulfilling our promise to the students, faculty, and staff of the university, and the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
To honor the promise of the University of Kentucky, we must manage environmental health and safety like any key resource – by integrating every process with good management and leadership techniques. In order to meet our objectives, every employee must be committed to working in a safe, environmentally conscientious manner. We expect all employees to take personal responsibility for their own safety, to be conscious of the safety of others, and to help identify potential hazards so they can be corrected. Moreover, we must continuously evaluate our processes, looking for ways to minimize our impact on the environment by reducing and recycling waste.
Safety is an integral part of everything we do here at UK. This Employee Safety Handbook provides information about our safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. I recommend that you read this handbook as well as other UK safety references. Remember, UK safety begins with YOU!
Eli Capilouto
President