Sheridan’s Occupational Health and Safety Services has recently updated the Occupational Health and Safety Policy as well as the Workplace Violence Policy. Please see below for more information.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
What’s New?
Occupational Health & Safety Services has recently updated the Occupational Health & Safety Policy. This policy demonstrates Sheridan’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of all Sheridan employees by complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and all associated regulations.
How does this apply to me?
Under the principle of Shared Responsibility, everyone in the workplace is responsible for their own health and safety as well as the health and safety of fellow coworkers.
What are my responsibilities under this policy?
Sheridan as the employer has the responsibility of ensuring that the work environment remains safe. Sheridan’s OHS policy demonstrates its commitment to health and safety.
Sheridan employees have the responsibility of abiding by all health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring safe work practices are utilized, and reporting all identified deficiencies and hazards to their supervisor.
Supervisors are responsible for implementing and overseeing all necessary measures and processes to eliminate or control potential health and safety hazards associated with the activities under their guidance. They must also ensure that their employees are provided with health and safety training and/or education appropriate to their job requirements to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner.
If you require assistance in interpreting your responsibilities and/or have questions regarding a hazard you found, please feel free to contact Occupational Health & Safety Services at ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca or at extension 2515.
Where can I find a copy of the updated policy?
All policies and procedures can be accessed via AccessSheridan.
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY
What’s New?
Occupational Health & Safety Services (OHSS) has recently updated the Workplace Violence Policy and Workplace Violence and Control Procedure. Sheridan is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace free of workplace violence.
What is Workplace Violence?
As defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, section 1(1) provides one of three definitions that must be met in order for the incident to be considered workplace violence. They include:
1. The exercise of physical force by a person against a Worker, in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the Worker;
2. An attempt to exercise physical force against a Worker, in a Workplace, that could cause physical injury to the Worker; or,
3. A statement or behaviour that is reasonable for a Worker to interpret at a threat to exercise physical force against the Worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the Worker.
How does this apply to me?
Sheridan’s Workplace Violence Policy and its Procedure apply to all Sheridan community members. Everyone in the workplace has a shared responsibility to support a violence-free workplace. Duties for the Employer, Supervisors, and Employees are also outlined within the Workplace Violence Policy.
To whom do I report instances of Workplace Violence?
All community members at Sheridan are required to immediately report every workplace violence incident which they are subject to, witness, or have knowledge of (including domestic violence that may jeopardize the safety of Sheridan community) to their Supervisors. In cases of imminent danger due to workplace violence or domestic violence, community members should contact local police services by calling 911 and/or Campus Security at ext. 4044 or (905) 815-4044.
Who will be responsible for investigating incidents of Workplace Violence and/ or Domestic Violence?
Once Sheridan is made aware of incidents involving workplace violence and/or domestic violence, the Manager, OHS Services or a designate will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the complaint meets the definition as provided by OHSA section 1(1).
Where can I find a copy of the updated program?
All policies and procedures can be accessed via AccessSheridan.
Where can I find more information regarding Workplace Violence?
For more information regarding workplace violence, please visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/violence.html
You can also visit the Ministry of Labour: https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/workplaceviolence.php
As always you can contact with Occupational Health and Safety Services at ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca or at x 2515.