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Introduction Page3

OccupationalHealth&SafetyAct Page3

InternalResponsibilitySystem Page3

OccupationalHealth&SafetyPolicy Page4

MandatoryHealth&SafetyTrainingRequirements Page4

Health&SafetyHazardReporting Page4

WorkplaceViolence Page5

WorkRefusal Page5

WorkplaceInjury/Illness Page7

WorkplaceSafety&InsuranceBoard(WSIB)Reporting Page7

ShortTermDisability(STD) Page8

LongTermDisability(LTD) Page8

MedicalAccommodations Page9

Wellness Page9

Employee&FamilyAssistancePlan Page9

ErgonomicAssessments Page10

AsbestosManagementProgram Page10

Biological&LabSafety Page11

ScienceSafetyTrainingOfferings Page12

ControlledBiohazardActivities Page12

BrockEmergencyProcedures Page13

FirstAidStations&ArtificialExternalDefibrillators(AEDs) Page14

JointHealth&SafetyCommittee Page14

StudentUnpaidPlacements Page15

Certificatesofinsurance Page15

RiskManagement Page16

Health,Safety&WellnessContacts Page16

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IntroductionHealth,Safety&Wellness(HSW)strivestoempowerandenablefacultyandstaffthroughsupportiveandresourcefulleadershiptoengageandcreateahealthy,safeandwellworkforce.TechnicalexpertiseisprovidedbyHSWtotheuniversitycommunitythroughthedevelopment,implementation,andmaintenanceofsustainableprogramsandprocessesinareasrelatedtooccupationalhealth&safety,academicandlabsafety(includingbiosafety);environmentalsafety;firesafety(inpartnershipwithCampusSecurityServices);theUniversity’sinsuranceprogram;short-andlong-termdisability;WorkplaceSafety&InsuranceBoard(WSIB)claimsmanagement;ergonomicassessments;managementofworkplaceaccommodationsandemployeewellnessinitiatives.OccupationalHealth&SafetyActOverviewTheOntarioOccupationalHealth&SafetyAct(OHSA)definesasupervisorasapersonwhohaschargeofaworkplaceorauthorityoveraworker.BrockUniversityiscommittedtomeetingitsdutiesundertheOHSA,includingappointingsupervisorsandensuringtheyarecompetenttomeettheirsupervisoryduties.Aworkerwhohaschargeofaworkplacewiththedutyandtheeffectivepowerto“ensure”thatworkerscomplywiththeOHSAandapplicableuniversitypoliciesandproceduresattractsupervisorystatus.ADepartmentChairmaynothavetheformalpowertosanctionorrewardaworker;howeverthisisnotarequirementforsupervisorystatusundertheOHSA.Theeffectivepowerto“ensure”maybefoundsimplywhenaworkerisclosetothework(or“handson”)andisexpectedtoaddresssafetyissues.Dutiesofsupervisor 27.(1)Asupervisorshallensurethataworker, (a) Worksinthemannerandwiththeprotectivedevices,measuresandproceduresrequiredbythisActand

theregulations;and (b) Usesorwearstheequipment,protectivedevicesorclothingthattheworker’semployerrequirestobe

usedorworn.Additionaldutiesofsupervisor (2)Withoutlimitingthedutyimposedbysubsection(1),asupervisorshall, (a) Adviseaworkeroftheexistenceofanypotentialoractualdangertothehealthorsafetyoftheworker

ofwhichthesupervisorisaware; (b) Wheresoprescribed,provideaworkerwithwritteninstructionsastothemeasuresandproceduresto

betakenforprotectionoftheworker;and (c) Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. R.S.O. 1990,

c.O.1,s.27.Havequestionsorconcerns?LeighHarold,Director,Health,Safety&Wellness lharold@brocku.caorext.3123InternalResponsibilitySystemAspertheOHSA,theInternalResponsibilitySystem(IRS)isthefundamentalphilosophyandfoundationofoccupationalhealthandsafetylegislationthateveryonehasdirectresponsibilityforhealthandsafetyasanessentialpartofhisorherjob.Morespecifically,regardlessoflocationorpositionwithinanorganization,eachindividualtakesinitiativeonhealthandsafetyissuesandworkstosolveproblemsandmakeimprovementsonanon-goingbasis.AspertheMinistryofLabour(MOL),supervisorsareresponsibleformakingworkersfullyawareofthehazardsthatmaybeencounteredonthejoborintheworkplace;ensuringthattheyworksafely,respondingtoanyof

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thehazardsbroughttotheirattention,includingtakingeveryprecautionreasonableinthecircumstancesfortheprotectionofaworker.Havequestionsorconcerns?LeighHarold,Director,Health,Safety&Wellness lharold@brocku.caorext.3123OccupationalHealth&SafetyPolicyTheOHSArequiresallemployerstohaveahealthandsafetypolicy.ThepolicydefinestheUniversity’son-goingcommitmenttohealthandsafety,outlinestherolesandresponsibilitiesandensurescompliancewiththeOHSA.ThepolicyappliestoeveryBrockUniversityworkerasdefinedintheAct.TheOccupationalHealth&SafetypolicyisavailablefromOneBrockunderHealth,Safety&Wellness.Inaddition,thepolicyispostedonHealth&SafetyBoardsacrosscampusandisavailableontheUniversitySecretariatweb-page.AllemployeesofBrock,regardlessoftheirposition,areexpectedtoreviewandunderstandtheHealth&SafetyPolicy.Allemployeesshallworksafelyandpromoteapositivehealthandsafetyculture.Otherrequirementsinclude:complyingwiththerequirementsoflegislation,internalpolicies,standards,programsandproceduresInaddition,allemployeeshaveadutyandarerequiredtoreporthazardsorlegislativecontraventionsimmediately.Finally,healthandsafetyconcernsexpressedbyfacultyoradministrativeemployeestoDepartmentalChairsmustbeinvestigatedanddealtwithappropriately.Havequestionsorconcerns?LeighHarold,Director,Health,Safety&Wellness lharold@brocku.caorext.3123MandatoryHealth&SafetyTrainingRequirementsHealth&SafetyAwarenessTraining(HSAT)Allemployees,regardlessoftheirpositionorrole,arerequiredtocompletetheHSATmodulewhichisavailablefromSakai.ThetrainingavailablefromSakaiaddressesconceptsandspecificinformationforbothsupervisorsandemployees.HSATonlyneedstobecompletedone(1)time.HSWhasdevelopedahelpfulHSATBulletinwhichprovidesanswerstofrequentlyaskedquestionsaboutHSAT.WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystemTraining(WHMIS)Employeesworkingincloseproximitytoordirectlywithhazardousmaterials/physicalagentsarealsorequiredtothecompleteWHMIStrainingavailablefromSakai.Refreshertrainingisrequiredannually.HSWhasdevelopedahelpfulWHMISBulletinwhichprovidesanswerstofrequentlyaskedquestionsregardingWHMIStraining.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994BrianDzurban,Health,Safety&WellnessCoordinator bdzurban@brocku.caorext.3284Health&SafetyHazardReportingAhealthandsafetyhazardisaspecificenvironmentalcircumstance,actorbehaviourthathasanexistingorpotentialabilitytocausedamagetoequipment/propertyorresultinaninjuryoradversehealtheffectstoanindividual.

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Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994BrianDzurban,Health,Safety&WellnessCoordinator bdzurban@brocku.caorext.3284WorkplaceViolence

a. Theexerciseofphysicalforcebyapersonagainstaworker,inaworkplace,thatcausesorcouldcausephysicalinjurytotheworker

b. Anattempttoexercisephysicalforceagainstaworker,inaworkplace,thatcouldcausephysicalinjurytotheworker

c. Astatementorbehaviourthatisreasonableforaworkertointerpretasathreattoexercisephysicalforceagainsttheworker,inaworkplace,thatcouldcausephysicalinjurytoaworker

MoreinformationincludingtheWorkplaceViolencePolicycanbefoundbyvisitingHealth,Safety&WellnessviaOneBrock.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe: besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994WorkRefusalAworkermayrefusetowork,ordoparticularworkwhereheorshehasreasontobelievethat:

• Anyequipment,machine,deviceorthingtheworkeristouseoroperateislikelytoendangerhimself,herselforanotherworker;

• Thephysicalconditionoftheworkplaceorthepartthereofinwhichheorsheworksoristoworkislikelytoendangerhimselforherself;

• Workplaceviolenceislikelytoendangerhimselforherself;or• Anyequipment,machine,deviceorthingheorsheistouseoroperateorthephysicalconditionofthe

workplaceorthepartthereofinwhichheorsheworksoristoworkisincontraventionofthisActortheregulationsandsuchcontraventionislikelytoendangerhimself,herselforanotherworker

Intheeventofanyofthescenariosoutlinedabove,theemployeemustimmediatelytelltheresponsibleSupervisororEmployerthattheworkisbeingrefusedandexplainwhy.

STEP1

• REPORT• FacultymemberorstaffmemberidenhfiesorencountersahealthorsafetyhazardandreportstotheChairaspertheIRS

STEP2• ASSESS&INVESTIGATE• Chairreceivesreportandinveshgates/assessesthecircumstances

STEP3

• HAZARDIDENTIFICATION&COMMUNICATIONOFFINDINGS• TheChairdeterminesifcircumstancesarehazardousaswellastheseverityofthehazardi.e.:low,mediumorhighwhichguidesreasonableachonstoaddressthehazard

• Ifrequired,consultwithHealth,Safety&Wellnessforassistanceandcommunicatesfindingsaswellplannedachontofacultymemberorstaffmember

STEP4• HAZARDCONTROL• TheChairtakeseveryreasonableprecauhontoremovethehazardormihgateriskandcommunicatesprogresstothefacultymember(s)and/orstaffmember(s)

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Theinitiationoftheworkrefusalprocesscouldresultinamulti-stageinvestigationthatcaninvolveanEmployee,Supervisor,Employer,JointHealth&SafetyCommitteememberandrepresentativesfromtheOntarioMinistryofLabour.Facultyandstaffshallworksafelyandcomplywiththerequirementsoflegislation,internalpolicies,standards,programsandprocedures.FacultyandstaffhaveadutytoreporthazardsorlegislativecontraventionsimmediatelytotheirSupervisororsomeoneinauthority.Allpartiesareexpectedtoparticipateintheworkrefusalprocess.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994

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WorkplaceInjury/IllnessReportinganddocumentingworkplaceinjuriesandillnessisacompliancerequirement.Thereportingprocessgreatlyassistsintheidentificationofissues,concernsandhazardssoappropriateactionscanbetakentoeliminatethehazardormitigatefurtherinjuriesorillness.Thisisdonesothroughinvestigatinginordertounderstandissues,concernsandhazards.TheInjury/IncidentReportFormcanalsobeusedtorecord“nearmiss”hazardsandincidentsthatinvolvemembersoftheBrockcommunity.ThisembodiesandsupportstheIRS.Injury/IllnessReportingFlow

Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994BrianDzurban,Health,Safety&WellnessCoordinator bdzurban@brocku.caorext.3284WorkplaceSafety&InsuranceBoard(WSIB)ReportingDependingonthecircumstancesorthesignificanceoftheinjury/illnesstheremaybeadditionalreportingrequirementsandtimelines.Morespecifically,ifanyoracombinationofthefollowingisapplicablethanthecircumstancesoftheincidentandinjury/illnessmusttobereportedtotheWSIBwithinseventy-two(72)hoursofnotificationbytheUniversity:

• Aworkerrequireshealthcare• Missesworkbeyondthedateoftheincident• Requiresworkmodification

Themomentthereisknowledgeofone(1)oracombinationoftheaboveconditions,consultationwithHealthManagementisrequired.ThisensurestheUniveristyadherestothelegislativerequirementoftheEarlyandSafeReturntoWorkprocess.ToensuretheUniversitymeetstherequirementoftheEarlyandSafeReturntoWorkPolicyoftheWSIB,theHealthManagementteamwithinHSWmanagesthereturntoworkcomponentofWSIBclaims.ThisislegislativelydrivenbytheWorkplace,Safety&InsuranceAct.AnystafforfacultymemberthatwillbeoutoftheprovinceofOntarioforgreaterthansix(6)monthsforthepurposeofworkrelatedactivitiesisrequiredtonotifytheHealthManagementteam.InorderforWSIBcoveragetobeextendedbeyond6months,thedateofdepartureandanticipatedreturndateaswellasthedestinationmustbereported.

STEPONEAfacultyorstaff

memberno]fiestheChairofaworkplace

injuryorillness

STEPTWOThefacultyorstaffmembercompletessec]onONEofthereportwithassistancefromtheChairifrequired.Thereportissubmi_edtoHSWwithinone(1)

businessdayviabesafe@brocku.ca

STEPTHREETheChaircompletessec]onTWOofthereportandsubmitsthecompletedreporttoHSWwithinone(1)businessdayof

receipt

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TheWSIBcanlevyfinesforlateandincompletereporting.PleaseensureyourdepartmentsubmitsallincidentinformationtoHealth,Safety&Wellnesswithinone(1)businessdaytoavoidfinesbeingimposedontheUniversity.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086ShortTermDisability(STD)TheUniversityunderstandsthatnotallnon-occupationalillnessesandinjuriesrequireanemployeetobeabsentfromwork.However,whenanemployeeisunabletoattendworkduetoillnessorinjuryforfive(5)daysorgreater,orwhenanemployeeisabsentrepeatedlyovertime;theHealthManagementteamshallbenotifiedandtheemployeewillbeprovidedwiththeBrockUniversityAttendingPhysician’sStatementformtobecompletedbyalegallylicenseddoctorofmedicine.AllpertinentinformationandresourcesarereviewedfordeterminationofinitialandongoingeligibilityofSTD/sickbenefits.ThemedicaldocumentationismaintainedinaconfidentialhealthmanagementfileforthepurposeofdeterminingeligibilityforSTDbenefitsandforreturntoworkplanning.Onlyrestrictions,limitationsandabilitiesareprovidedtotheSupervisor.TheSTDperiodis105calendardaysperillness/injury.ToensureaseamlesstransitionfromSTDtoLTD,theUniversityevaluatestheSTDclaimconsistentwiththecontractualrequirementsoftheLTDpolicy.ToaccessaprocessflowchartontheShortTermSickProcessandReturnToWork,tolearnmoreaboutrolesandresponsibilitiesortoaccesstheAttendingPhysician’sStatement(medicalcertificate),pleasevisittheShortTermDisabilitypageonOneBrock.Forthepurposesofamedicalleaveofabsence,medicalaccommodationorreturntoworkplanningfromamedicalleave,theDeanwillreceivecopiesofallcorrespondenceasitpertainstotheindividual’smedicalleaveandlimitationsandrestrictionsuponreturntowork.ItwillbeattheDean’sdiscretiontodisseminatethisinformationwiththerelevantpartiesforplanningpurposes.Havequestionsorconcerns?BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086LongTermDisability(LTD)TheUniversity’scurrentcarrieradjudicatesLongTermDisability(LTD)claims.AnemployeeiseligibletosubmitanapplicationforLTDbenefitswhentheHealthManagementteamhasconfirmedthroughreceiptofappropriatemedicaldocumentationthattheemployeewillbedisabledfortheentire105calendardaySTDperiod.Thoseemployeeswhoremaindisabledforthe105calendardaywaitingperiodforLTDwillbeprovidedwithappropriatedocumentation.Duringthe105calendardaySTDperiod,theHealthManagementteammayrequestearlyinterventionwhichisavoluntaryservicefromtheUniversity’scurrentcarriertoassistwithfacilitationoftreatment.TheHealthManagementteamfacilitatestheLTDapplicationprocessandmaintainsinvolvementuntilthecarrierhasreachedadecisiononentitlementtoLTDbenefits.ThereareadditionalservicesavailablethroughOTIPforindividualsrequiringresourcesrelatedtoMentalHealthorCancerCare.MoreinformationisavailablefromtheLongTermDisabilitypageonOneBrock.

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Forthepurposesofamedicalleaveofabsence,medicalaccommodationorreturntoworkplanningfromamedicalleave,theDeanwillreceivecopiesofallcorrespondenceasitpertainstotheindividual’smedicalleaveandlimitationsandrestrictionsuponreturntowork.ItwillbeattheDean’sdiscretiontodisseminatethisinformationwiththerelevantpartiesforplanningpurposes.Havequestionsorconcerns?BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086MedicalAccommodationsTheUniversityEmploymentAccommodationPolicyprovidesemployeeswhosedisabilitiesprecludethemfromperformingtheessentialrequirementsoftheirjobs,orwhocannotmeetbonafideandreasonableoccupationalrequirements,withappropriateaccommodationwithrespecttoemployment.Medicaldocumentationisrequiredtoapproveatemporaryorpermanentrequestforaccommodation.TheHealthManagementteam,withinHealth,Safety&Wellness,thesupervisor,theemployeeandtheUnion,ifapplicable,shallestablishanaccommodationplan.ToaccessaprocessflowchartontheMedicalAccommodationProcess,theRequestforMedicalAccommodationForm(medicalcertificate)ortoaccesstheEmploymentAccommodationPolicy,pleasevisittheAccomodationRequestpagefromOneBrock.Forthepurposesofamedicalleaveofabsence,medicalaccommodationorreturntoworkplanningfromamedicalleave,theDeanwillreceivecopiesofallcorrespondenceasitpertainstotheindividual’smedicalleaveandlimitationsandrestrictionsuponreturntowork.ItwillbeattheDean’sdiscretiontodisseminatethisinformationwiththerelevantpartiesforplanningpurposes.Havequestionsorconcerns?BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086WellnessVariouswellnessinitiativesareofferedthroughouttheyeartostaffandfacultyandarelistedonthemonthlywellnesscalendaralongwitheventshappeningoncampusandinthecommunity.Thesewellnessinitiativesencompasseight(8)areasofWellnessincluding:emotional,financial,social,spiritual,occupational,physical,intellectualandenvironmentalwellness.Inaddition,EmployeeWellnessDayisheldannuallyandoccursmostofteninJune.Thedayiscomprisedofstaffandfacultybeingofferedanopportunitytoattendavarietyofworkshopsthroughoutthedaythattheyfindmeaningfultotheirownwell-being.FormoreinvormationandeventcalendarspleasevisittheWellnesspageonOneBrock.Havequestionsorconcerns?Wellness wellnessday@brocku.caBaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086Employee&FamilyAssistancePlanTheUniversity’scarrier,Shepell-fgiisanaccreditedorganizationwhichprovidesEmployeeandFamilyAssistanceProgram(EFAP)servicestothoseeligibleemployeesandtheireligibledependents.Shepell-fgiisaleadingEFAPserviceproviderandoffersawiderangeofconfidentialandvoluntarysupportservicestoassistinresolutionofeverydaychallenges,complexissues,andeverythingin-between.

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Theserviceisavailableatnocosttotheeligibleemployeeslistedbelow,24hoursaday,7daysaweekbycalling1-800-387-4765.EFAPservicesarepartofthebenefitpackageforeligibleemployeesinthefollowingemployeegroups:

• Administrative,ProfessionalandExempt • CUPE4207,Unit3• CUPE1295 • IATSE• CUPE2220 • OSSTF• CUPE4207,Unit2 • SeniorAdministrativeCouncil

FormoreinformationontheservicesthatShepell-fgioffers,pleasevisittheEmployee&FamilyAssistancePlanpagefromOneBrock.Havequestionsorconcerns?BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086ErgonomicAssessmentsAnonlineErgonomicModuleisavailabletoassiststaffandfacultyinreviewingtheirofficeworkstation.Thismodulewillguideemployeesthroughoptimalsetupandprovidetipsforchangingpositionsthroughouttheday.ThetrainingmoduleisavailablefromSakai.CompletionoftheErgonomicModuleisthefirststepinanergonomicreviewanditisrecommendedthattheemployeewaitaminimumof1-2weeksaftermakingadjustmentstoequipmenttodetermineifadditionalassistancemayberequired.Ifafterone(1)totwo(2)weeksyouhaveongoingconcerns,aone-on-oneassessmentforadditionalassistancetoproviderecommendationsontheworkspaceisavailable.Havequestionsorconcerns?BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086AsbestosManagementProgramAsbestoswascommonlyusedinbuildingmaterialsacrossNorthAmericapriorto1980andcontinuestobepresentinanumberofBrockbuildings.Whilethepresenceofasbestosinbuildingsisnotinherentlyhazardous,itcanbecomehazardousifitisdamagedordisturbedandthefibresbecomeairborne. AsperOntarioRegulation278/05DesignatedSubstance–AsbestosonConstructionProjectsandinBuildingsandRepairOperations,BrockhasdevelopedanAsbestosManagementProgramwhichincludes:

• AnAsbestosManagementPlanavailablefrommy.brocku.ca.TheAsbestosManagementPlanismeanttocontrolthedisturbanceofasbestos-containingmaterialsduringdemolition,renovation,alteration,maintenance,repairorotheractivities

• AninventoryoftheUniversity’sasbestoscontainingmaterialcanbeaccessedbyloggingintomy.brocku.ca

• AsbestosAwarenessTrainingisavailablethroughSakaitoallBrockemployeesandismandatoryforemployeeswhoperformworkthatmaydisturbbuildingmaterialsincloseproximitytoasbestoscontainingmaterials

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IMPORTANTIntheeventoffallendebrisordamagedmaterialthatissuspectedtocontainasbestos,theEmergencyReportingProcedureforOccupants/TenantsintheEventofaSuspectedAsbestosDisturbanceistobefollowed.

MoreinformationisavailablefromtheEnvironmentalSafetypageonOneBrock.ForotherEnvironmentalconcernspleasecontactJenniferBooker,EnvironmentalHealth&SafetyOfficer.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233JenniferBooker,EnvironmentalHealth&SafetyOfficer jbooker@brocku.caorext.5390Biological&LabSafetyBrockUniversityiscommittedtothepreventionofillnessandinjurythroughtheprovisionandmaintenanceofhealthyandsafeconditionsonitspremises.TheUniversityendeavorstoprovideahazard-freeenvironmentandminimizerisksbyadherencetoallrelevantlegislation,andwhereappropriate,throughthedevelopmentandimplementationofadditionalinternalstandards,programsandprocedures.

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BrockUniversityrequiresthathealthandsafetybeaprimaryobjectiveineveryareaofoperationandthatallpersonsutilizingUniversitypremisescomplywithprocedures,regulationsandstandardsrelatingtohealthandsafety.Formoreinformationonbiosafety,labsafetyandtoaccesslabformspleasevisittheAcademic,ResearchandLabSafetypagefromOneBrock.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233LeilaVistorte,Biological&LaboratorySafetyOfficer lvistorte@brocku.caorext.6179ScienceSafetyTrainingOfferingsAnumberofsafetytrainingsareofferedatthebeginningofeachtermforsupervisors(e.g.,Professors,PrincipalInvestigators,LabDemonstrators,TAs),graduatestudentsandundergraduatestudentsintheirfinalyear,whoworkinwetlabs.Thesetrainingscoversafetylegislation,institutionalpoliciesandpracticesandproceduresapplicabletodifferentareasinthesciences.Accesstolabsandotherareassuchasautoclaveroom,compressedgasesroom,etc.isgrantedaftertrainingcompletion.TrainingsessionsarepostedontheFocusonLearningwebpagetwotothreeweekspriortotermstart.1. ScienceSafetyApplicabletoanywetlabactivityintheareasofChemistry,Biology,AppliedHealthSciences,EarthSciences,andPhyschology2. BiosafetyApplicabletoactivitieswithbiohazardsormaterialofbiologicalorigin.Itinvolves,usually,individualsinBiology,AppliedHealthSciencesandBiotechnologylabs3. AutoclaveuseandoperationApplicabletoindividualsoperatinganautoclaveforthetreatmentofbioahzardouswaste4. Transportationofcryogens,compressedgasesandchemicalsbetweenbuildingsApplicabletothosewhotransportcompressedgascylinders,dryice,cryogensandchemcialsacrossbuildings5. RadiationsafetyTrainingApplicabletoindividualswhoworkwithsourcesofionizingradiation6. X-RaySafetyApplicabletoindividualswhoworkwithx-rayemittingdevicesorequipmentHavequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233LeilaVistorte,Biological&LaboratorySafetyOfficer lvistorte@brocku.caorext.6179ControlledBiohazardActivitiesWorkingwith,possessingorhandlingcontrolledbiohazards(whetherhazardoustohuman,animalorplant)issubjecttopermittingthroughaBiohazardPermit.ThispermitisreviewedandapprovedbytheBiosafetySubcommitteepriortostartinganyactivitieswithbiohazardousmaterial(s).Formoreinformation,refertotheBiosafetyManualontheAcademicSafetywebpage,orcontactLeilaVistorte.Workingwithradioisotopesisalsosubjecttopermitacquisition.FormoreinformationcontactFrankBenko.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233LeilaVistorte,Biological&LaboratorySafetyOfficer lvistorte@brocku.caorext.6179FrankBenko,RadiationSafetyOfficer fbenko@brocku.caorext.3417

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BrockEmergencyProcedures

FIREEMERGENCYIfyoudiscoverfire:SHOUT&pullthefirealarmIfyouhearthefirealarm:GETOUTclosedoors&exitthebuilding.Youareresponsibleforevacuatingyourself&anyoneyouaresupervisingwhenthealarmringsSTAYOUTuntiltoldtoreturn.Silencedbellsdonotmeanthesituationissafe.WAITforthe“allclear”fromCampusSecurity&EmergencyWardensAtalltimes:PREVENTFIRES,noopenflamesKNOWexitsandemergencylocationsMAINTAINsafepassageforegress

SHOUT–GETOUT–STAYOUT

MEDICALEMERGENCYMinorcutsandburnsGIVEFIRSTAID&seekfollowupmedicalattentionasappropriateMajorillnessorinjury:GETHELP911forambulancethenCampusSecurityx3200tocoordinateGIVEHELPcheckbreathing,pulse,stopbleeding,givefirstaid.DONOTmovevictimunlessindangerGIVECOMFORTkeepvictimwarmandcalmFatality/CriticalInjury:i.e.lossofcounciousness,sightorlimb,significantbleeding,burntomajorportionofbodyorfracturedleg/armSECURESCENE,butcontrolhazardsIDENTIFYWITNESSESCONTACTHSWx7233besafe@brocku.ca

IMMINENTTHREATShelterinPlace/Lockdown

AVOIDOPENAREASincludingcorridorsSECUREyourselfandothers,lockdoors,closeblinds,turnlightsOFF,quietphonesCOMMUNICATE-activethreatorinjuriesonlyto911or3200-location&occupantstosecurity@brocku.caREMAINCALM,quiet&patientLEAVEONLYwhenhelparrivesorasdirectedbyauthorities

SPLASHORSPILLPROCEDURE

Splash:RINSEexposedskinoreye15+minCALLotherstoassist&handleanyspillsREMOVEcontactsorcontaminatedclothingCHECKMSDSORSDS&getmedicalattentionSpill:WARNallthoseintheareaCONTAINspillsquicklythroughdikingEXTINGUISHallpossibleignitionsourcesCOVERtosuppressfumesandevacuatePULLthefirealarmifinapublicarea,highvolume/volatility/toxicityCALLHSWx7233ifreleasedintotheenvironmentCHECKMSDSORSDSforclean-up/disposalinformation,universalprecautionsifbiologicalLOCATEappropriatespillkit,absorbantandorpersonalprotectiveequipmentCLEAN-UP,decontaminate,label&disposeashazardousmaterial

EMERGENCYCONTACTSPolice/Fire/AmbulanceNiagaraEmergencyServices911Violence/Threat/FirstAidCampusSecurityEmergencyx3200CriticalInjury/Spill/ConcernHealth,Safety&Wellnessx7233LightsOut/Hazards/DamageFacilitiesManagementx3717Injury/IllnessorHealthQuestionStudentHealthServicesx3243StudentHelporReport“StudentatRisk”StudentDevelopmentCentrex3240-5484HarrassmentorBullyingHumanRightsandEquityServicesx5657

BOMBTHREAT

REMAINcalm&notetelephonedisplayinformationKEEPcallertalkingandgatherinformationBEALERTtosuspiciouspackagesandknowyourareaNOTElocation,timeandtypeofpackageordeviceDONOTmovethepackageNOTIFYCampusSecurityx3200uponhangupordiscoveryINFORMyoursupervisorandawaitfurtherinstructionFOLLOWinstructionsofCampusSecurity&Policewhowilldeterminetheneedforevacuationandsearch

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Thehealth,safetyandwell-beingofstudents,faculty,staffandthepublicisatoppriorityattheUniveristy.Thetableaboveprovideshelpfulinformationandcontactstoassistinhandlingemergencysituations.Toensureweareabletoappropriatelymanageemergencysituationswhereevacuationisrequired,EmergencyWardensexistwithindepartmentsandbuildings.EmergencyWardensarebuildingoccupants/employeeswhovolunteertomonitorandfacilitateegressduringemergencysituationsrequiringanevacuation.Aconsiderableamountofinformationandresourcesisavailable,pleasefeelfreetoaccessthisfromtheEmergencyandLifeSafetypagefromOneBrock.HaveQuestionsorConcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233RickFraser,Manager,EmergencyManagement&LifeSafety rfraser2@brocku.caorext.3130BrianDzurban,Health,Safety&WellnessCoordinator bdzurban@brocku.caorext.3284FirstAidStations&ArtificialExternalDefibrillators(AEDs)InordertomaintaincompliancewiththeWorkplaceSafety&InsuranceAct,Regulation1101theUniveristyhasseveralFirstAidStations(FAS)locatedacrosscampus.FAS’aremanagedandmaintainedbyHealth,Safety&Wellness.Thelocationsareequippedwiththenecessarysuppliesandfaculty/staffwhoworkincloseproximitytotheFASvolunteerasFirstAidAttendants.ThefacultyandstaffassignedtotheFASreceiveFirstAid/CPRtraining.ArtificialExternalDefibrillators(AED)arealsolocatedacrosscampusandinsomeinstances,AEDsarelocatedincloseproximitytoanFAS.FASandAEDlocationchartsareavailblefromOneBrockforSt.CatharinesCampusLocationsandtheHamiltonCampus.JointHealth&SafetyCommitteeTheJointHealth&SafetyCommittee(JHSC)iscomprisedofworkerandmanagementmemberswhoworktogetherandcollaboratetoimprovethehealthandsafetyatBrock.TheestablishmentandmaintenanceofaJHSCisrequiredaspertheOHSA.Meetingstakeplacemonthlyandcommitteemembersconductmonthlyinspectionsacrosscampustouncoverunreportedhazardsandconcerns.Inaddition,thecommitteeparticipatesininvestigationsandispresentattherequestoftheMinistryofLabour(MOL)foronsitevisitsandinspections.TheMOLisagreatsourceforadditionalinformationonJHSCs.HSWhasalsodevelopedahelpfulBulletinthatprovidesdetailsonJointHealth&SafetyCommittee(JHSC)MemberResponsibilitiesandFunctionswhichwasdevelopedtoadvisesupervisorsofJHSCmemberresponsibilities.

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ThereareseveralwaysinwhichyouasasupervisorcansupportandassistJHSCmembers.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

StudentUnpaidPlacementsWiththeincreasedfocusonexperientiallearning,itisimportantforthoseoverseeingtheUnpaidStudentPlacementstofullyunderstandtheOntarioMinistryofAdvancedEducationandSkillsDevelopment(formerlyMTCU)eligibilitycriteriaforstudentcoverage.PleasereviewtheStudentUnpaidPlacementProcessChartonOneBrockforacomprehensiveoverviewoftheprocessinvolvedforensuringBrockUniversitystudentshavecoveragepriortoinitiatingtheirplacements.Havequestionsorconcerns?KathrynWalker,ManagerHealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086LeighHarold,Director,Health,Safety&Wellness lharold@brocku.caorext.3123CertificatesofInsuranceAllsanctionedUniversityactivitiesandeventsarecoveredunderthecorporateinsuranceprogram,withveryfewexceptions.Onlythoseindividualswithappropriateauthoritycansanctionaneventandwillultimatelybeheldresponsibleforthatevent.IfathirdpartyrequestsacertificateofinsuranceaCertificateofInsuranceRequestFormneedstobecompletedandsubmittedtobesafe@brocku.ca.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233LitsaAliferis,InsuranceCoordinator laliferis@brocku.caorext.4763

Par]cipateandassistin

workplaceinves]ga]onspertainingto

injuries/incidents

Par]cipateandprovideassistancetoJHSC

memberscomple]nginspec]ons

CommunicateconcernstoJHSCmembersforreviewduring

monthlymee]ngs

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RiskManagementRiskManagementistheidentification,assessmentandprioritizationofriskssoresourcesandeffortscanbeappliedtominimizeandcontroltheprobabilityand/orimpactofunfortunateevents.GeneralRiskManagementSteps

RiskManagementPrinciplesa. Circumvent,mitigateandtransferriskassociatedwithactivities/eventsb. Gatherinformationabouteventsandactivitiesanddevelopariskmanagementplanwhichincludesrisk

identification,analysis,responseandmonitoringc. Health,Safety&Wellnesscanadviseonavoiding,mitigatingortransferringnegativerisksassociatedwith

safetyinconjunctionwithotherstakeholdersatBrockItiscriticallyimportantthatalleventsareplannedthroughaproactiveriskmanagementperspective.Pre-emptiveplanning,researchandfactfindingcanensurehazardsarereasonablymanagedandsupporttheUniversityasapreferredplacetoworkandstudy.Havequestionsorconcerns?BeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994Health,Safety&WellnessContactsBeSafe besafe@brocku.caorext.7233

Wellness wellnessday@brocku.ca

LeighHarold,Director,Health,Safety&Wellness lharold@brocku.caorext.3123

KathrynWalker,Manager,HealthManagement&Wellness kwalker6@brocku.caorext.6086

LitsaAliferis,InsuranceCoordinator laliferis@brocku.caorext.4763

JenniferBooker,EnvironmentalHealth&SafetyOfficer jbooker@brocku.caorext.5390

BrianDzurban,Health,Safety&WellnessCoordinator bdzurban@brocku.caorext.3284

DanPozzobon,Health&SafetyOfficer dpozzobon@brocku.caorext.5994

BaileySeward,HealthManagementConsultant bseward@brocku.caorext.4237

LeilaVistorte,Biological&LaboratorySafetyOfficer lvistorte@brocku.caorext.6179

1.PLAN

2.IDENTIFYRISKS

3.ANALYZERISKS

4.PLANRISKRESPONSE

5.MONITOR&CONTROLRISKS