Policy

Effective: October 2022

The University of Guelph is committed to transparency with regard to electronic monitoring. The purpose of this Electronic Monitoring Policy (the “Policy”) is to provide transparency about the University’s use of electronic monitoring tools for employee activity.  

This Policy is intended to outline the University’s electronic monitoring practices and should be read in conjunction with other applicable University policies, guidelines or standards, including but not limited to:

Effective: June 2, 2022

The University of Guelph (the “University”) encourages and supports its employees in prioritizing their wellbeing and ability to disconnect from work.

COVID-19: Guidance for Student Transportation

Student transportation vehicles can operate at full capacity. If possible, eating or drinking in the vehicles should be avoided unless 2 metres of physical distance can be maintained between individuals. Operable windows and roof vents (if applicable) should be open when feasible to increase ventilation.

Monitoring for Symptoms

Reminder for all faculty, staff, students, and contractors (e.g., bus drivers) involved on the day of the trip:

Effective Date: September 7, 2021

Revised Date: May 25, 2022

Paused Date: May 1, 2022

Table of Contents

A.            Purpose and Scope

B.            Definitions

C.            Policy

Effective: June 2021 
Revised: August 2022

Effective: September 2000
Reviewed: June 2023
Revised: June 2023
Signed/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Applicable Legislation/Standards:

Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations:

Effective: 1994
Revised: 2011; 2014; 2018

1 SUBJECT

This Protocol identifies the conditions under which Animals are permitted to be brought onto University grounds and in buildings by individuals for personal use. 

2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Protocol is to:

2.1 manage the presence of animals on University grounds to maintain sanitation and health regulations as well as to reduce the risk of injury to animals, University community members and the public;

Effective: September 2000
Revised: September 2021

Applicability:

The Occupational Health Surveillance Policy applies to all University of Guelph employees (staff, faculty and post-doctoral scholars) and graduate students whose work and/or research activities might expose them to an increased risk of an occupational hazard such as chemicals, physical agents (noise and radiation) and biohazards.

Effective: September 2000
Revised: May 31, 2019

Effective: September 2000
Revised: December 2016

Applicability:

This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, visitors or volunteers of the University who in the course of their duties may come in contact with blood borne pathogens or body fluids.