Our OHS Management System helps the university maintain a safe work environment for all staff, faculty and students.

The management system is the result of a thorough review process and opportunity to become leaders in the post-secondary occupational health and safety field. The system provides structure to our health and safety program and presents an opportunity to pursue provincial recognition and accreditation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. 

As part of the implementation, some historical programs, procedures, guidelines and resources will be relinquished. These changes will be communicated as part of the OHSMS implementation.  

Policy and Governance

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Policy 77 - Occupational Health and Safety

The renewed Policy 77 establishes the organizational commitment to occupational health and safety.

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Procedure 14-1 – Internal Responsibility System

The IRS defines occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities as they apply to members of the University community.

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Governance Framework

The OHS Governance Framework maps the requirements to ISO 45001. It also defines the mandates and RACI chart of the uOttawa’s organizational units.

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Training - Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities

This mandatory training serves to augment your existing health and safety knowledge acquired in the basic health and safety awareness workshops.

Program manuals and guides

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Health and Safety Program Manuals

The health and safety program manuals for general, laboratory, bio and radiation safety ensure the safety of our professors, staff, and students.

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Procedures and recommendations

The health and safety procedures set the institutionally required steps to accomplish the respective requirement defined in the program manuals.

Resources

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Health and Safety Glossary of Terms

Explore our explanations and definitions of key terms related to the Occupational Health and safety Management System.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about the Occupational Health and Safety Management System and its implementation.

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Health and Safety Leadership

The university community features an array of leaders in various roles. Listen to, and read, about how these leaders incorporate health and safety into their daily activities to make their workplaces safe and healthy.
Learn more about their contributions