Policy

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.R.O. 1990
O. Reg. 851, R.R.O. 1990, Industrial Establishments
O.Reg. 213/91, R.R.O. 1990 Construction Projects
O. Reg. 145/00 Regulation to Amend O. Reg. 213/91
Occupier’s Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990

Intent:

To outline responsibilities of the University as a constructor or an employer of contractors and subcontractors, and to stipulate safety requirements of those contracted.

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

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990

Applicability:

This Policy applies to all University of Guelph programs and facilities that may host volunteers.

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

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990

Applicability:

This policy applies to all University employees (faculty and staff) who are considering bringing minors to University of Guelph workplaces and all minors while at University of Guelph workplaces. 

Applicable Legislation:

Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1980
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990
Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990
Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1997

Intent:

To summarize the University’s risk management systems for various civil and statutory liabilities and to promote employer and employee due diligence in all loss control activities.

Effective: September 2000
Reviewed: June 2023
Revised: June 2017
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Application Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990

Applicability:

This policy applies to members of the University of Guelph community who are organizers of potentially hazardous events or activities on/or off University owned or controlled property including the Guelph Campus, Ridgetown Campus and University Research Stations.

Applicable Legislation: Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg 388/97)

Intent:

To promote awareness for unobstructed egress from University buildings in the event of fire emergency evacuations, and to prohibit bicycle storage inside of buildings.

Requirements of the Ontario Fire Code, Subsection 2.7.1.7(1)

Access to exits, including corridors used by the public and exits, including outside areas, shall be maintained free of obstructions.

Applicable Legislation:

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
National Fire Code of Canada, 1995
Ontario Fire Code (O.Reg.388/97)
Ontario Building Code (O.Reg.419/86)

Intent:

To reference the Ontario Fire Code for fire protection standards at the University.

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

Applicable Legislation

Ontario Regulation 851, Industrial Establishments made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

Relevant Standards: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard: Z358.1 – 2014 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment

Intent

To outline requirements for the installation, maintenance and use of emergency eyewashes and safety showers.

Intent:

To outline procedures for fire emergencies.

Policy:

1. The telephone number of the local Emergency Services shall be conspicuously posted in the workplace. 
2. All fire emergencies must be reported to the local Emergency Services.
3. Departments shall make provisions for the emergency evacuation of persons with disabilities.

Guidelines:

In case of fire:

Assess the situation; use one fire extinguisher to attempt fire suppression. If you need help,

Policy

The University of Guelph has a Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, 851.01.17. This Workplace Violence Prevention Program (“Program”) supports this Policy.

Reporting Procedures

Any member of the University community who has reason to believe that s/he has been treated in a manner that violates the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy 851.01.17, or who witnesses behavior that might contravene this Policy, is encouraged to contact the University of Guelph Campus Safety Office and/or the local Policing Authority.