Policies & Procedures
The following documents have been compiled as a resource to ensure the work and services performed at the University meet all legislated standards and provide clear direction for workers to act in a safe manner.
These documents are reviewed annually by the Safety & Training Coordinator and Health and Safety in conjunction with the Facilities Management Division.
University Corporate Policies
- 3.1 Health and Safety Policy
- 3.1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- 3.2 Employment Equity
- 1.16 Smoking Policy
- 1.33 Campus Alcohol Policy
- 1.35 Non-Discrimination/Harassment Policy
Safety Policies
- S-1 Safety Footwear (142 KB)
- S-3 First Aid Qualification (83 KB)
- S-4 Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Roof Access Maintenance Procedures (143 KB)
- S-6 Reporting and Following-up of Health and Safety Concerns (236 KB)
- S-8 Confined Space (415 KB)
- S-10 Mercury Control Program (43 KB)
- S-12 Guideline for Handling Fluorescent Light Ballasts with Tar or Oil Dripping Out (36 KB)
- S-15 Receiving WHMIS Controlled Products (155 KB)
- S-20 Clean up of Spills of Human Blood or Bodily Fluids (97 KB)
- S-21 Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedures (63 KB)
- S-22 Checking In-ground Hydraulic Cylinders For Elevators (35 KB)
- S-24 Pesticide Use (59 KB)
- S-25 Emergency Showers and Eye Wash Installations (81 KB)
- S-40 Work Inside Or On The Roof Of Robarts MRI Suites (101 KB)
- S-45 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (71 KB)
- S-47 Access to Roofs Containing Weather Warning Siren Systems (565 KB)
- S-49 FM Safety Precautions COVID-19 Pandemic (408 KB) *Suspended as of July 1, 2022*
- S-50 Safeguarding Equipment and Removal of Equipment Guarding (167 KB)
- S-51 Driver Policy (1.5 MB)
Work Procedure Policies
- WP-5 Vinyl Asbestos Tile Removal
- WP-7 Suspected Natural Gas Odour Response
- WP-11 OReg 278 05 Type-2 Operations
- WP-12 OReg 278 05 Type-1 Regulation
- WP-14 Work Above Benches and Labs
- WP-17 High Voltage Power System Operation
- WP-18 Lock-Out Tag-Out
- WP-21 Notice of Service Interruption or Area Closure
- WP-22 Infrastructure Failure Response
- WP-23 Response to Fire Alarms
- WP-26 Request for Buried Service Locates
- WP-35 Key Access Card Security
- WP-41 Work Area Protection
- WP-42 Elevating Work Platforms
- WP-43 Hot or Open Flame Work
- WP-44 Fall Protection
- WP-45 Mold Remediation Procedure
- WP-46 Handling of Drops and Sink Traps in Labs
- WP-47 Lead-Based Abatement and Work Procedures
- WP-49 Breaches in Fire Separations
- WP-51 Handling of Fume Hoods and Duct Work in Research Laboratories
- WP-53 Man-Made Mineral Fibre
- WP-57 Cleaning or Removing Building Filters Containing Asbestos Fireproofing
- WP-61.0 Visitor Policy for Support Services Building (Lower Level) & Power Plant
- WP-62.0 Procedure for Removal of Asbestos Flex Connection
- WP-65.0 Procedures and Guidelines for Working Over or Near Water
- WP-70 Access to High Voltage Electrical Rooms
- WP-71 Road Work and Traffic Control
- WP-72 Working in Areas Containing Bedbugs
- WP-73 Working Alone Guideline
- WP-74 On-Call Procedure: Mechanical and Electrical
- WP-75 Ivey 2001 Ceiling Panel Access for Maintenance
- WP-76 Biomedical Research Facility (BRF) Access Procedures
- WP-77 Use and Operation of Waste Compactors
- WP-78 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Response
- WP-79 Bypassing/Deactivating Fire Alarm Systems
- WP-80 Safe Use of Lifting Devices for Equipment Lifting
- WP-81 Sharp Object Disposal
- WP-82 Disposal of Oily Rags
- WP-83 Accident Illness Incident Reporting
- WP-84 Power Plant Access & PPE Requirements
COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
This protocol is for senior academic and administrative leaders who are looking for further information on cleaning standards across campus especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some areas may experience questions around cleaning practices as well as products and equipment.
