hazardous chemicals, labeling of chemical containers, and the management of chemical information sheets (Material Safety Data Sheets). The intent of the training is to provide employees with the chemical health and safety information they need to help protect themselves and to work safely with hazardous chemicals. Deans, vice presidents, department chairs, business managers and supervisors are responsible for assuring that their employees are trained if they are covered by this regulation, that containers are labeled, and an updated list of non-laboratory chemicals used in their work areas is maintained. The manner in which FVSU is complying with each of these requirements is detailed in the Hazard Communication Plan. As an employee of the University, you must follow established procedures, attend a Hazard Communication training session, read chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, and follow their instructions and warnings. For additional information, contact the Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety Department. Children in the Workplace It is expected that employees will not bring their children to work during the employee’s scheduled work hours. In addition, children may not be cared for in the workplace. Other arrangements must be made. Employees bringing children to work may be asked to leave and be required to use accrued leave. Pets Health, safety, and courtesy reasons preclude the presence of pets in the workplace, except approved service animals. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT Performance Policy FVSU supports a consistent, continuous and communicated performance management process. As required by of Regents policy, a formal, written performance evaluation is to be completed at least once every fiscal year. The performance evaluation must include an evaluation of the employee's job knowledge, accuracy and quality, customer service, attendance and punctuality, productivity, supervision required, adaptability, organizational skills, communication skills and interpersonal relations/teamwork. Merit based compensation should be based upon performance as measured by the performance evaluation instrument. Performance Expectations Supervisors are required to provide employees with a job description, related performance expectations, and a copy of the evaluation instrument. The job description should be reviewed with the employee to ensure that it accurately reflects current responsibilities and expectations. The applicable Fort Valley State University
hazardous chemicals, labeling of chemical containers, and the management of chemical information sheets (Material Safety Data Sheets). The intent of the training is to provide employees with the chemical health and safety information they need to help protect themselves and to work safely with hazardous chemicals. Deans, vice presidents, department chairs, business managers and supervisors are responsible for assuring that their employees are trained if they are covered by this regulation, that containers are labeled, and an updated list of non-laboratory chemicals used in their work areas is maintained. The manner in which FVSU is complying with each of these requirements is detailed in the Hazard Communication Plan. As an employee of the University, you must follow established procedures, attend a Hazard Communication training session, read chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, and follow their instructions and warnings. For additional information, contact the Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety Department. Children in the Workplace It is expected that employees will not bring their children to work during the employee’s scheduled work hours. In addition, children may not be cared for in the workplace. Other arrangements must be made. Employees bringing children to work may be asked to leave and be required to use accrued leave. Pets Health, safety, and courtesy reasons preclude the presence of pets in the workplace, except approved service animals. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT Performance Policy FVSU supports a consistent, continuous and communicated performance management process. As required by of Regents policy, a formal, written performance evaluation is to be completed at least once every fiscal year. The performance evaluation must include an evaluation of the employee's job knowledge, accuracy and quality, customer service, attendance and punctuality, productivity, supervision required, adaptability, organizational skills, communication skills and interpersonal relations/teamwork. Merit based compensation should be based upon performance as measured by the performance evaluation instrument. Performance Expectations Supervisors are required to provide employees with a job description, related performance expectations, and a copy of the evaluation instrument. The job description should be reviewed with the employee to ensure that it accurately reflects current responsibilities and expectations. The applicable Fort Valley State University
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