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(Note: OLPM sections on this page may be cited following the format of, for example, "PSU.III.A.2.1". These policies may be amended at any time, do not constitute an employment contract, and are provided here only for ease of reference and without any warranty of accuracy. See OLPM Main Menu for details.)

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2.ÌýÌýÌýDelegation of Authority

2.1ÌýÌýÌýWhere appropriate to have institutional level policy, the President of Plymouth State University will appoint policy committees, as needed and based on recommendation of the welfare committees, that will consist of one faculty member, one Professional, Administrative and Technical staff (PAT), one Operating Staff (OS), and one campus administrator. These committees will be responsible for developing relevant campus policies for review and approval of the Principal Administrators of Plymouth State University. Established policies will then be forwarded to Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ for final review and processing.

(Note: OLPM sections on this page may be cited following the format of, for example, "PSU.III.B.1". These policies may be amended at any time, do not constitute an employment contract, and are provided here only for ease of reference and without any warranty of accuracy. See OLPM Main Menu for details.)

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1.ÌýÌýÌýAll New Hampshire laws relating to the service of alcoholic beverages must be adhered to at all times. All Town of Plymouth ordinances which pertain to alcoholic beverage service and "open container" of alcohol laws must be adhered to on university property.

2.ÌýÌýÌýPSU students who are sponsoring an event on university property and desire to have alcoholic beverage services provided at the event must seek approval through the Director of the Hartman Union Building. Any other persons who are sponsoring an event and desire to have alcoholic beverage services provided at the event must seek approval through the Manager of Conferences and Special Events. Depending on the specific size, type, and location of the activity, it will be determined whether the food service catering license or a one-day permit to serve alcoholic beverages will be needed. No alcoholic beverages can be sold at any function that occurs on university property without the proper state license. Only authorized staff of the food service company or a department possessing a state-granted one-day permit will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages.

2.1ÌýÌýÌýExceptions. The following will be exempted from the procedural provisions of this section and shall be approved on a case by case basis by the institution. Under no conditions will students participate in these events.

2.1.1ÌýÌýÌýOfficial University events sponsored by the PSU Office of the President.

2.1.2ÌýÌýÌýEvents held at Frost Academic Commons utilizing the University's food service catering liquor license and served by such authorized staff.

2.1.3ÌýÌýÌýFrost Academic Commons Board must notify the President and Provost for approval to sponsor faculty events that include alcoholic beverages. All such events must be in accordance with Frost Commons Board procedures.

3.ÌýÌýÌýNon-alcoholic beverages and food must be provided at any event where alcoholic beverages are available.

4.ÌýÌýÌýBYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) events are not permitted at Plymouth State University without the approval of the President.

5.ÌýÌýÌýA person may be refused alcoholic beverage service if s/he is not in possession of a picture identification card with positive date of birth (driver's license, passport, or military identification card as per New Hampshire state law).

6.ÌýÌýÌýSee Residential Life policies pertaining to use and possession of alcoholic beverages in residential facilities.

7.ÌýÌýÌýAlcoholic beverages should not be served or consumed in academic classrooms or in any offices on campus. Service of alcoholic beverages will only be approved for function or meeting rooms on campus. There may be special occasions when alcoholic beverage service will be allowed in campus dining facilities.

8.ÌýÌýÌýAlcoholic beverages are not allowed in university vehicles.

9.ÌýÌýÌýDue to New Hampshire state laws, liability issues and concern for the health and well being of individuals, alcoholic beverage servers will not serve anyone who is intoxicated.

(Note: OLPM sections on this page may be cited following the format of, for example, "PSU.III.C.1.1". These policies may be amended at any time, do not constitute an employment contract, and are provided here only for ease of reference and without any warranty of accuracy. See OLPM Main Menu for details.)

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1.ÌýÌýÌýPolicy

1.1ÌýÌýÌýThis policy sets forth Plymouth State University's commitment to provide and maintain a healthy and safe environment for employees, students and visitors.

1.2ÌýÌýÌýPlymouth State University is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment and to complying with federal, state and local statutes and ordinances and Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ policy.

1.3ÌýÌýÌýPlymouth State University is responsible for information and programs directed at protecting the environment and the health and safety of employees, students, and visitors.

1.4ÌýÌýÌýSupervisors are accountable for the health and safety of persons who report to them.

1.5ÌýÌýÌýSupervisors shall ensure that persons directed by them understand and comply with prescribed safety regulations and work practices.

1.6ÌýÌýÌýManagement shall investigate all hazards of which they become aware and shall take appropriate corrective action.

1.7ÌýÌýÌýEmployees must comply with statutory requirements and established safe work practices and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to their supervisors.

1.8ÌýÌýÌýContractors and subcontractors undertaking work for Plymouth State University must comply with all relevant environmental health and safety statutes and policies.

2.ÌýÌýÌýImplementation

2.1ÌýÌýÌýThe authority and responsibility for the implementation of this policy is assigned to the Department of Physical Plant, Environmental Services.

2.2ÌýÌýÌýThe Department of Physical Plant, Environmental Services, in conjunction with the Plymouth State University Safety Committee, will provide regular reports to all the PSU faculty and staff concerning the continuing status of health and safety programs and of any outstanding orders issued to the College for breaches of health and safety or environmental statutes.

3.ÌýÌýÌýPSU Safety Organization

3.1ÌýÌýÌýResponsibilities

3.1.1ÌýÌýÌýEstablish a coordinator of the PSU Safety Committee

3.1.2ÌýÌýÌýAdvise and coordinate departmental safety committees

3.1.3ÌýÌýÌýEstablish and maintain a safety library

3.1.4ÌýÌýÌýCoordinate and schedule safety and health training for employees

3.1.5ÌýÌýÌýReview, investigate and report all accidents/incidents involving employees, students and visitors to PSU Safety Committee

3.1.6ÌýÌýÌýAdvise the administration and PSU Safety Committee on all matters of safety, health and environmental issues

3.1.7ÌýÌýÌýConduct safety/health inspections at least annually of all work places and submit audits to the PSU Safety Committee

3.1.8ÌýÌýÌýEnforce safety rules and regulations pursuant to the personnel policies as set forth in USY V.C.8.2, 8.3 and 9

4.ÌýÌýÌýPSU Safety Committee

4.1ÌýÌýÌýMembership

4.1.1ÌýÌýÌýAdministrative representatives shall consist of the following:

4.1.1.1ÌýÌýÌýDirector of Physical Plant

4.1.1.2ÌýÌýÌýDirector of Personnel

4.1.1.3ÌýÌýÌýSupervisor of Environmental Services

4.1.2ÌýÌýÌýEmployee representatives shall be selected by employees and shall include at least the following:

4.1.2.1ÌýÌýÌýOperating Staff (four (4) members)

4.1.2.2ÌýÌýÌýPAT staff members (two (2) members)

4.1.2.3ÌýÌýÌýFaculty (two (2) members)

4.1.3ÌýÌýÌýEx officio members shall be:

4.1.3.1ÌýÌýÌýPersonnel Office's Workers' Compensation clerk

4.1.3.2ÌýÌýÌýPhysical Plant Office Administrator (recorder)

4.1.4ÌýÌýÌýAny employee who participates in Committee activities shall be paid at his/her regular rate of pay for all time spent on such activities

4.2ÌýÌýÌýResponsibilities

4.2.1ÌýÌýÌýHold quarterly meetings and maintain minutes

4.2.2ÌýÌýÌýElect chairperson -- position must be rotated between administrative and employee representatives

4.2.3ÌýÌýÌýReview previous meeting minutes and follow up on recommendations made by committee

4.2.4ÌýÌýÌýReview accident and investigation reports, generate recommendations for safety standards and rules and assign responsibilities and target dates for implementation

4.2.5ÌýÌýÌýDisseminate to all employees a Safety Committee policy along with clearly established goals and objectives of the Committee

4.2.6ÌýÌýÌýProvide means for review by all employees of current safety programs

4.2.7ÌýÌýÌýDiscuss and recommend for approval or disapproval proposed new safety policies and procedures

4.2.8ÌýÌýÌýMake recommendations for specific safety training topics and participate in safety training

(Note: OLPM sections on this page may be cited following the format of, for example, "PSU.III.D.1". These policies may be amended at any time, do not constitute an employment contract, and are provided here only for ease of reference and without any warranty of accuracy. See OLPM Main Menu for details.)

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1.ÌýÌýÌýPurpose: A safe and secure working and learning environment is a top priority for Plymouth State University. To support this commitment to safety for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, use and possession of all firearms, other dangerous weapons intended to inflict injury, or explosives are prohibited on any property owned, controlled or operated by Plymouth State University.

2.ÌýÌýÌýException: This policy does not apply to

• Law enforcement officers while actively engaged in carrying out their duties and any trained security personnel when approved in advance by the university's Director of Public Safety or his designee. The Director of Public Safety may grant permission in writing to an individual, academic or research department, or operational department to possess a weapon or ammunition on campus for instructional or other qualified purposes subject to conditions as approved by the Director of Public Safety.

3.ÌýÌýÌýViolation: Any person violating this policy shall be subject to appropriate legal action, sanctions under the student code of conduct, and administrative sanctions as applicable for just cause.

4.ÌýÌýÌýStorage: Subject to available space limitations, the Director of Public Safety may store firearms for faculty and staff upon request.