Responsibilities, Policy, and Legislation
University of Calgary Environment, Health and Safety Policy
The university's Environment, Health and Safety Policy outlines the university's commitment to:
- provide, promote, and maintain a safe work environment
- establish and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) that meets or exceeds applicable standards established by the Partnerships in Injury Reduction Program (or any successor or replacement program) and all applicable laws
- incorporate occupational health and safety considerations into daily job duties and business decisions as appropriate
- require individuals, corporations, and other entities subject to this policy to cooperate in the success of the OHSMS by complying with the OHS Act, Regulation, Code, all other applicable laws, this policy, and all components of the OHSMS.
Legislation governing health and safety in Alberta’s workplaces, including the University of Calgary, fall under the
OHSMS Department Manual
The university’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is the framework for providing, promoting, and maintaining a safe work environment at the University of Calgary and meets standards established by the Alberta Government’s Partnerships in Injury Reduction Program
The purpose of the is to aid departments in:
- understanding and communicating the responsibilities and requirements set forth in the university's OHSMS
- understanding the types of health and safety documentation and records required to be retained
- centralizing health and safety related documentation and records
- ensuring that health and safety related documentation and records are readily available for regulatory compliance and audit purposes
- tracking implementation and demonstrate compliance with the university's OHSMS
- preparing for Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits.
OHSMS Manuals have been distributed to departmental OHS Coordinators. Contact ucsafety@ucalgary.ca to request a manual/binder.
All employees at the University of Calgary have a shared responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. As a part of the university’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), the following responsibilities for health and safety have been defined for employees, supervisors, and managers at the University of Calgary. See the (Revised: May 12, 2015).
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Supervisors and Managers
Understand and comply with the university’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy.
Understand and comply with applicable health and safety laws, including the Part 1 “Obligations of employers, workers, etc.”
Know and understand your health and safety responsibilities.
Provide regular and ongoing feedback to your direct reports regarding their health and safety performance.
At least twice annually, informally of your direct reports and reinforce health and safety practices and the university's commitment to health and safety.
Provide your direct reports with resources such as training materials, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc. as reasonable to ensure that work can be performed safely.
Understand and comply with the Contractor Accountability Safety Program (CASP) and Visitor Health and Safety Standard.
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Employees
Understand and comply with the university’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy.
Understand and comply with applicable health and safety laws, including the Part 1 “Obligations of employers, workers, etc.”
Know and understand your health and safety responsibilities.
Understand and comply with the Contractor Accountability Safety Program (CASP) and Visitor Health and Safety Standard.