5.61 - Safety Policy

Policy Number - 5.61

Approved: 10/28/2025

Purpose

To ensure the well-being and safety of all employees on Kansas City Kansas Community College property.

Policy Statement

The College is committed to providing a safe work and learning environment, promoting safety awareness, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations related to workplace health and safety.

Employees are expected to obey safety rules and exercise caution in all work activities. Employees must immediately report any unsafe condition to the appropriate supervisor.Employees who violate safety standards, cause hazardous or dangerous situations, or fail to report or, where appropriate, remedy such situations may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

In the case of accidents that result in injury, regardless of how insignificant the injury may appear, employees should immediately notify the appropriate supervisor and the Benefits Coordinator. Such reports are necessary to comply with laws and initiate insurance and workers' compensation benefits procedures. If a health-related safety issue could impact the College or the safety of students, employees, and visitors, the College Nurse and College Police should also be notified.