Health & Safety Contacts

Below is a list of contacts who work in Occupational Health and Safety. Along with each person's contact information, we have provided a short list of topics that are handled by that particular person. If you have questions or concerns about a specific issue, please contact the appropriate person directly.

Name: Matt Mills
Title: Director - Health, Safety and Well-being
Office: SSB 4159
E-mail: mjmills@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 x81181
Cellular: 519-617-0750

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Transportation of "Dangerous Goods" in Canada and international shipments (land, sea, and air)
  • Environmental issues
  • Safety inspections
  • First Aid
  • Training and courses
  • JOHSC
  • Accident/Incident Investigation reports and follow-up
  • Coordinate WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board) claims

Local Links: Environmental , First Aid , Training , Lab Safety, Accident/Incident Investigation Reports

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Name: Tony Hammoud
Title: Facilities Safety Coordinator and Biosafety Coordinator
Office: Support Services Building 4159
E-mail: ahammoud@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 x88730
Cellular: 519-521-8444

Areas of Responsibility:

Facilities Safety

  • Hazardous materials emergencies
  • Concerns regarding indoor air quality
  • Construction and renovations
  • Personal protective equipment

Biosafety

  • Containment Level Two inspections and permits
  • Biosafety issues
  • Safety questions relating to autoclave and biological safety cabinets
  • Biosafety forms such as the Biohazardous Agents Registry Form
  • Personal protective equipment

Local Link: Construction & Facilities     Biosafety

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Name: Ryan Das
Title: Health and Safety Officer
Office: Support Services Building 4159
E-mail: rdas22@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 x84746
Cellular: 226-378-7459

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Nuclear Radiation Safety Program
  • Laser Safety Program
  • X-ray Safety Program
  • Import or export of nuclear substances
  • Emergency situations related to radiation sources. Investigation of radiological accidents.
  • Hazardous materials management (disposal)
  • Drug and other controlled substances disposal

Local Links: Nuclear Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, X-ray Safety

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Name: Anne Marie McCusker
Title: Health and Safety Consultant
Office: Support Services Building 4159
E-mail: amccuske@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 x84741
Cellular: 519-317-2274

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Laboratory Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Respirator fit testing - please forward all requests by email
  • Laboratory Safety Queries, Inspections and Audits
  • Hazardous materials management (use, storage)

Local Links: Lab Safety

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Name: Pina Acton
Title: Corporate Insurance & WSIB
Office: Support Services Building 4159
E-mail: pacton@uwo.ca  
Telephone: 519-661-2111 x85899

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Coordinate Corporate Insurance including issuing Certificates of Insurance, all claims and insurance inspections

Local Links: University Corporate Insurance

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