The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1904, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, identify hazards and corrective measures, maintain records of injury/illness incidents, and coordinate regulatory agency activities pertaining to injury/illness incidents.

This policy covers all University employees.

West Virginia University supervisory personnel will complete the WVU Supervisors Injury/Illness Report for any work-related injury/illness which strikes one of their employees.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Supervisor’s Injury/Illness Report Guidelines.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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