Duke is concerned about the health and safety of staff and strives to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. 

Highlights
Duke provides:

• Occupational and Environmental Safety training for ergonomics, fire safety, occupational hygiene and safety, biological safety, etc… Learn More...
• Safe rides getting you to and from your car at night Learn More...
• Substance abuse prevention Learn More...
• Care of on-the-job illness or injury Learn More...

Your Role

• If you're working late at night, consider using Safe Rides at the University or the security alert van escort at the Medical Center.
• Refrain from smoking in prohibited areas.
• Keep informed of conditions in the workplace affecting your health and safety.
• Participate in training programs provided by your supervisor and Occupational and Environmental Safety Office.
• Adhere to healthy and safe practices, policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Advise your supervisor of all hazardous conditions or work practices and all work related injuries or illnesses.
• Adhere to Duke's substance abuse policy.