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