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• Policies related to health and safety
• Health and Safety Committees

Introduction

In response to the University鈥檚 ever鈥慶hanging needs, the current structure of the safety committees has been modified following a process of analysis and consultation.

The new approach and configuration reflect the University鈥檚 specific needs and diversity, and acknowledge the types of hazards involved in laboratory operations versus other sectors of the University. Because of this, all committees with responsibilities related to laboratory safety have been consolidated into a single committee called the University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC).

In addition, the new structure reflects the need for a single committee to address the various issues affecting employees and student groups associated with health and safety in the university environment, resulting in the creation of the University Health and Safety Committee (UHSC).

Finally, a third committee has been established to address issues affecting employees of University Services, and this committee is called the University Services Safety Committee (USSC).

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The Health and Safety Principles

In order to fulfill this mission, particular attention is required in providing:

• A safe and healthful work environment that meets the requirements of University policy, government regulations, sound management practices, and applicable standards.
• A suitable level and quality of information, instruction, training, and supervision to all staff and students, to empower them to fulfill and be accountable for their health and safety responsibilities.
• Appropriate procedures to monitor and audit compliance with University health and safety policies.
• Appropriate processes to identify, assess and control the risks associated with University activities.
• The leadership and encouragement needed to continually nurture an appropriate safety culture and to instill safe work ethics in all teaching, research, and support activities.
• Health and Safety committees in each department or faculty, as appropriate.

Approved by the Joint Advisory Health and Safety Committee, May 3, 2004.

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