Mission Statement
The Office of Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety is committed to promoting an environmentally responsible, safe and healthful environment for University staff, faculty, students and visitors, while supporting our institution's mission of teaching and research.
Key responsibilities
The Office of Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety was formed in April 2004 to develop a University-wide risk, environmental, and health & safety management system ensuring compliance with legislation, as well as providing leadership in promoting a teaching and research culture which is knowledgeable and respectful of environmental health and safety practices and applicable regulations. Some key functions include:
- Managing risk
- Ensuring compliance with federal, provincial and municipal acts, Regulations, By-Laws and other applicable standards
- Developing and implementing environmental health and safety policies, procedures and programs
- Developing and maintaining education and training programs
- Maintaining effective liaison with regulatory agencies and other applicable organizations
- Maintaining an effective emergency response capability
- Providing guidance to University faculties and services regarding environmental health and safety program maintenance
Specific activities
The Office is comprised of the following groups: