Health & Safety Declaration

KIU mission to “prepare students to create the future” involves the use of a wide variety of hazardous materials and processes that require special training and control measures to protect students, employees, and our environment from harm. The following University safety, health, and environmental policy and the management program outlined in this document form the basis for accomplishing our mission in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

The objectives of the Safety Policy of KIU are to ensure that:

All staff, students, researchers, and visitors are aware of the biological hazards, legislative requirements, University policy, and procedures associated with working with microorganisms and biohazardous material.
Staff, students and researchers are aware of their responsibilities in regard to biological safety at KIU
All staff, students, researchers, and visitors receive appropriate training and information that enables them to recognize potential hazards associated with their work.
Risk management procedures are in place in the event of biological spills.

Appropriate waste disposal systems are in place for biological materials

POLICY STATEMENT

The Safety Policy of KIU is based on the firm conviction that accidents that cause personal injury or damage to property or the environment can be prevented. No phase of University business or operation is of greater importance than the safety.
KIU will provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment at all locations and will establish operating practices designed to assure the safety of all.
All students, faculty, and staff are responsible for their individual safety performance and for protection of the environment. Each instructor/supervisor also has the responsibility to create a climate of safety and environmental awareness. Safety and environmental protection must be an integral part of every job. It is the responsibility of all to comply with safety rules and to work in such a manner as to prevent injuries to themselves and others and to prevent damage to the environment.
The prevention of accidents and the protection of the environment are in the best interest of all. Only through constant mutual effort and cooperation can we achieve these goals.