Your role in safety

We all share responsibility for safety on campus. Have a look at the breakdown of specific duties and responsibilities.

Staff and faculty

As staff and faculty you are responsible for:

  • following RRU safety policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC rules
  • asking your supervisor for guidance about any safety issues with your job
  • attending safety training and meetings as requested by your supervisor
  • reporting immediately any work-related accident, injury or near accident
  • reporting immediately any hazardous working condition or practice
  • ensuring students learn about safety in classes or labs, and that they're supervised

RRU leadership

Royal Roads' president and vice-presidents ensure that RRU follows the BC Workers Compensation Act.

Leadership is responsible for:

  • evaluating RRU's safety performance
  • holding meetings to review safety program plans and performance
  • ensuring adequate resources are available for OH&S initiatives
  • assisting in the investigation of accidents
  • following RRU safety policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC rules

RRU managers and supervisors are responsible for:

  • providing safe working conditions and practices
  • following RRU safety policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC rules
  • training staff and faculty in safety and first aid requirements
  • reporting immediately any work-related accident, injury or near accident
  • assessing the safety performance of employees and contractors
  • taking immediate action to correct any unsafe working condition
  • assisting in the investigation of accidents

The occupational health and safety coordinator is responsible for:

  • establishing and maintaining a filing system for the university's OH&S program
  • advising employees on safety issues, training opportunities and resources
  • working with OH&S representatives who deal with contractors
  • ensuring all accidents are investigated and reported as required by law

JOHSC responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee include:

  • reviewing issues relating to budget, staffing, responsibility and policy in relation to OH&S programs
  • consulting with deans, directors, managers and supervisors on safety needs and safety plan development
  • planning, organizing and developing safety programs, policies and procedures