Occupational Healthcare Surveillance

It is the policy of Tulane University (Tulane) to provide information about occupational healthcare surveillance in a manner that is consistent with the regulations promulgated by federal, state, and municipal agencies. Tulane University supports and will strive to meet or exceed the objectives stated in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and similar initiatives.

Policy on Modified Duty for Workplace Injuries

It is the policy of Tulane University to attempt to temporarily provide modified duty assignments to employees who have sustained a work-related injury/illness which prevents them from performing the full range of duties within their job description and classification. This policy is not intended to, nor does it alter an employee's rights under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ADA accommodation requests are handled separately by Office of Disability Services.

Policy on Evacuation

All faculty, staff, and students are required to have a personal evacuation plan that can be implemented independently and without reliance on the university. All university departments are required to have a departmental emergency plan to ensure continuity of operations should an emergency event occur. Departmental emergency plans must align with university emergency plans and identify essential personnel and their roles and responsibilities prior to, during, and post emergency. University emergency plans can be found via the All-Hazards Plan.

Policy on Modified Duty for Workplace Injuries

It is the policy of Tulane University to attempt to temporarily provide modified duty assignments to
employees who have sustained a work-related injury/illness which prevents them from performing
the full range of duties within their job description and classification. This policy is not intended to,
nor does it alter an employee's rights under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or the Family
Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ADA accommodation requests are handled separately by Office of

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