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| President |
| The President is responsible to the Board for directing the health and safety activities of the University and for ensuring that: |
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An Environmental Health and Safety risk management strategy for the University is developed and implemented; |
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Health and safety risk management is integrated into all strategic planning processes of the University; |
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The annual performance review of those persons reporting to the President includes measurement of the performance of applicable responsibilities under the Environmental Health and Safety System; and |
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The subject of the development, implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of the Environmental Health and Safety System appears annually on the agenda of the President’s review of the University’s operations. |
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| Provost and Vice Presidents |
| The Provost and Vice Presidents are responsible to the President for directing the health and safety activities of the University and for ensuring that: |
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An Environmental Health and Safety System is developed, implemented and maintained current for the University; |
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A Joint OHS Committee is established; |
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The portfolios of University Chemical Safety Officer, Radiation Safety Officer and Bio-safety Officer are appointed; |
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The annual performance review of those persons reporting to the Provost and Vice Presidents includes measurement of the performance of applicable responsibilities under the Environmental Health and Safety System; and |
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The subject of the development, implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of the Environmental Health and Safety System appears semi-annually on the agenda of the Provost and Vice Presidents’ review of the University’s operation. |
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| Vice President, Administration and Finance |
| The Vice President, Administration and Finance is responsible to the President for coordinating the University’s activities regarding the development and implementation of the University’s EHS risk management strategy and system and for assuring the competency and performance of the internal responsibility system. |
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| Director, Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security |
| The Director, Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security, is responsible to the Vice President, Administration and Finance, for developing the University’s risk management strategy, system and programs and for directing the University’s activities relating to EHS due diligence. |
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| Deans, Senior Directors, Registrar and Chief Librarian |
| The Deans, Senior Directors, the Registrar and the Chief Librarian are responsible to their respective Vice President, for ensuring that: |
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EHS risk management is integrated into all aspects of planning and decision-making within their respective faculties and departments; |
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The EHS policies and programs applicable to their Faculties and departments are developed, implemented, evaluated, maintained current and are adequately resourced; |
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The internal responsibility system within their areas is competent and its performance is evaluated; |
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The annual performance review of those persons reporting to the Deans, Senior Directors, Registrar and Chief Librarian includes measurement of the performance of applicable responsibilities under the Environmental Health and Safety System; and |
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The subject of the development, implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of the applicable EHS Programs appears annually on the agenda of their review of operations. |
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| Chairs, Academic Directors and Managers |
| Each Chair, Academic Director and Manager is responsible to their respective Dean or Senior Director for ensuring that: |
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The EHS policies, programs and practices set out in the Environmental Health and Safety System are implemented and maintained within the department where applicable; |
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EHS risk management is integrated into all aspects of planning and decision-making within their respective areas; |
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Risk assessments are performed for all activities which have actual or potential hazards, including those associated with undergraduate, graduate and research programs and projects conducted at Ryerson and within locations outside of Ryerson; |
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EHS procedures and practices are developed, implemented and maintained current to manage the EHS risk specific to the activities occurring within their respective areas; |
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The competency and performance of the internal responsibility system within their areas, as outlined in guidelines established by the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security, is achieved and maintained; |
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Accidents, incidents and near-misses are investigated to identify any changes necessary to prevent reoccurrences; |
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Adequate supervision, training, written instructions, and information is provided to all individuals working and learning within their areas to manage EHS risk and demonstrate due diligence; |
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Annual EHS management system performance reviews are conducted. These include examining accident profiles, workplace inspection findings, health and safety concerns, training activities and other factors to assist in determining EHS performance and planning priorities; |
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A Departmental Safety Officer is appointed to assist them in fulfilling the requirements of the Environmental Health and Safety System; and |
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Where necessary, a Departmental Safety Committee is formed to assist them in fulfilling the requirements of the Environmental Health and Safety System. |
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| Supervising Faculty & Staff |
| Any faculty or staff member having charge over an area or activity, or with any degree of authority over an individual receiving any form of remuneration, is responsible to their respective Chair, Academic Director or Manager for ensuring that: |
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The hazards associated with the area or activity have been identified and the necessary risk control and emergency response measures are identified, documented, communicated and implemented; |
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All individuals under their supervision have been informed of the hazards and instructed on the necessary risk control and emergency response measures; |
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The applicable University and departmental EHS policies, programs, procedures and practices associated with the area and activity under their supervision are communicated and implemented; |
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Workplace inspections, monitoring and accident reporting and investigation are routinely conducted to ensure the integrity of risk control and emergency response measures; and |
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Any observed hazards or lapses in the functioning of an EHS program and other EHS concerns are responded to promptly. |
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| Faculty Members and Instructors: |
Insofar as a member of the Teaching Faculty or an Instructor is a “worker”, the member shall exercise the rights and duties of a worker within the meaning of the OHS legislation and as further developed in this document.
Where a member of the Teaching Faculty or an Instructor is a “supervisor”, the member shall exercise the rights and duties of a supervisor within the meaning of the OHS legislation and as further developed in this document.
In the circumstance where a member of the Teaching Faculty or an Instructor serves in an administrative role that is identified in this document as having responsibility, authority and accountability for an OHS Program (or part thereof), they shall fulfill the requirements of the EHS Program with a view to fulfilling the intent of the EHS Policy.
Consistent with these obligations and a duty of care for their students, each faculty member and instructor is responsible to their respective Chair or Academic Director for ensuring that: |
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The curriculum is designed and conducted to ensure that the management of risk to students reflects the policies, procedures and practices established by the University, the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security, the Faculty and academic department, school or centre; |
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Risk assessments are performed for any activity with inherent EHS risk; and |
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Students are informed of their rights and responsibilities and the hazards associated with the course activity or environment and are instructed on risk and emergency control measures. |
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| Supervisors of Independent Contractors |
| Any employee of Ryerson who is responsible for overseeing a contract for goods or services between Ryerson and an independent contractor shall ensure that: |
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The contract documents refer to applicable requirements under Ryerson’s Environmental Health and Safety System; |
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Relevant EHS information is communicated between Ryerson and the independent contractor; and |
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That contract requirements for complying with Ryerson’s EHS System are monitored and, wherever possible, enforced. |
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| All Employees and Individuals Receiving Financial Renumeration |
| Every Ryerson employee is a “worker” within the meaning of the Ontario OHS Act and therefore has the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Act and is responsible for: |
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Complying with the rules and procedures developed within the EHS System for performing the work in a safe and healthy manner; |
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Taking an active role in protecting and promoting his or her health and safety; |
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Refraining from activities which may jeopardize the health and safety of others; |
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Taking an active role in fulfilling the requirements of applicable EHS Programs under Ryerson’s EHS System with a view to fulfilling the intent of the EHS Policy; and |
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Reporting forthwith to his or her supervisor, any observed EHS hazards or lapses in the functioning of an EHS program. |
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Last Page Update: 08 February 2012 by CMD
| Environmental Health & Safety Officer: |
| Catherine Drum, BASc (OHS), CHSC, CRSP |
| Email: cdrum@ryerson.ca |
| Phone: 416-979-5000 x 7086 |
| Fax: 416-979-5205 |
| Office: 380 Victoria Street, Jorgenson Hall, JOR-1119 |
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