Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety... 8

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1 Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety... 8 Chapter 1 Commitment, Leadership and Participation Introduction CSA Standard Z The Management Cycle The Occupational Health and Safety Policy Management commitment and leadership Management representative Responsibility, accountability and authority Executive Management Group Senior Directors, Deans, Directors, Managers, Chairs and Supervisors Employees Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and Safety Sub-committees Occupational Health and Safety Subcommittees Occupational Health and Safety Section, Human Resources Employee participation Further development of the OHS Program/ Management System Chapter 2 Legal and Other Requirements Introduction Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act The Internal Responsibility System Due Diligence Employee Rights The Criminal Code of Canada and Bill C Legislative compliance Keeping current with the law Internal and external review Role of Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Inspections by OHSD Occupational Health and Safety Officers Investigations by OHSD Occupational Health and Safety Officers Orders by OHSD Occupational Health and Safety Officers Prosecutions by Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Response by Saint Mary s University personnel to OHSD activities Applicable regulations Applicable standards Owner s Manuals/Manufacturer s Specifications Workers Compensation

2 Appendix Chapter 3 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Introduction Formal hazard assessments Responsibility Hazard assessment asks What if? The hazard assessment process Step 1: Hazard identification: Inventory Hazard identification perspectives Hazard categories Step 2: Risk assessment/hazard rating Severity of risk Probability of risk Relative risk/significance of hazards Setting hazard priority Risk control Categories of hazard controls Risk control analysis Review of control measures Action plan and follow up Informal hazard assessments before undertaking hazardous tasks Appendix A: Form: Results of Hazard Assessment Process Appendix B: Form: Risk Control Analysis Chapter 4 Department/Faculty Specific Programs Chapter 5 Preventative and Protective Measures Introduction Requirements for Infrastructure and resources to support the OHS Process to implement preventive and protective measures Responsibility for development and implementation of preventive and protective measures Responsibility for follow up Priority order for hazard control Responsibility for priority order for hazard control Safe work practices Responsibilities for ensuring compliance with safe work practices

3 5.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use of personal protective equipment Maintenance policies Facilities Equipment Name of Safe Work Practice Chapter 6 Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Prevention, Preparation for and Response to Emergencies Emergency Quick Reference Guide Mass Notification System First Aid for Worksite Injuries and Illnesses Standards for first aid Responsibility for first aid First Aid Room Vehicles Automatic External Defibrillators Number and qualification of first aid attendants First aid attendant responsibilities Assistance to first aid attendants Transportation of the injured and seriously ill Record keeping Reporting and investigation First aid supplies Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Plans Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Use of Chemicals Appendix A: Record of First Aid Form Appendix B: NS First Aid Kit #2 Checklist Chapter 7 Competence and Training Introduction Standards for Competence and Training Activities Responsibility for training Training records Procedure for ensuring competence of employees Designated competent employees Ensuring that employees are aware of OHS Program requirements Ensuring that employees are aware of legislative requirements

4 7.3 Saint Mary s University OHS Training Grid Compliance with OHS Policy, Legal Requirements and Applicable Procedures Consequences of Non-compliance: External Legal Action Consequences of Non-compliance: Internal Corrective Action Chapter 8 Communication and Awareness Introduction Awareness of the Saint Mary s University OHS Program Awareness of the University OHS Policy OHS bulletin boards and readily available information Procedure for reporting workplace hazards Reporting workplace injuries and occupational illnesses Reporting Employee Safety Concerns Procedure (other than incidents and refusals to work) Step 1 - Report to his/her manager or Chair Step 2 - Formal referral to the JOHS Committee Step 3 - Formal referral to the OHS Division, Department of Labour and Advanced Education Unsafe work refusals under the OHS Act Step 1 - Report to a manager or Chair Step 2 - Formal referral to the JOHS Committee Step 3 - Formal referral to the OHS Division, Department of Labour and Advanced Education Consultation with the Occupational Health and Safety Staff Employee Suggestions Appendix A - Health and Safety Concern Report Form Chapter 9 Safety Committees Introduction Legislative requirements for JOHS Committees Composition of JOHS Committee and Safety Sub-committees Functions of JOHS Committee Roles of JOHS Committee Hazard assessments Workplace Inspections Incident review Investigations OHS Concerns Unsafe Work Refusals Regulatory Role of the JOHS Committee

5 9.6 JOHSC Terms of Reference Training Written recommendations to management Departmental notifications Written request for information Participation in OHS Program evaluation Annual report Records Recommendation Response by Management Chapter 10 Procurement and Contracting Introduction Purchase of products, supplies, equipment, etc Purchase of Contracted Services Responsibilities University Employees Contracting with a Contractor Procurement Contractors OHS Office Construction and Maintenance Affecting University Community Contracted Work Undertaken on Verbal Contract or Purchase Order Exception to Procedure Chapter 11 Management of Change Introduction Management of change at Saint Mary s University Management of change in legal requirements and OHS standards Chapter 12 Documentation Introduction Creating and Maintaining OHS Program Documents and Records Control of OHS Program Manual and Related Documents OHS Policy Records University OHS Records Records of OHS Program Activities for Departments and Faculties Records Access, Storage, Retention and Disposal Chapter 13 Inspections Introduction Saint Mary s University Inspection Process Types of Inspections Composition of Inspection Team Frequency of Inspections

6 13.6 Preparing for the Inspection Guidelines for Conducting an Inspection Review of Inspection Reports Documentation Other Inspections Additional Evaluations for Special Circumstances Appendix A: Inspection Checklist for Office Workplaces Chapter 14 Monitoring and Measurement Introduction Measurement of Performance Related to OHS Objectives and Targets Process Indicators Outcome Indicators Measurement of OHS Performance at Saint Mary s University Recording OHS Incidents, Work-related Injuries and Occupational Illnesses Workplace Inspections Exposure Assessment Injury and Illness Tracking and Return to Work Occupational Health Assessments Reports and Statistics Education and Training Safety Committees Monitoring and Control of Hazardous Materials and Substances Emergency Planning and Response Occupational First Aid Incident Investigations Appendix 1: Manager/Chair s Yearly OHS Summary Report Form Chapter 15 Incident Investigation and Analysis Introduction Purpose of Incident Investigation Responsibilities for Incident Reporting and Investigation Executive Management Group Senior Directors, Directors, Deans, Managers, and Chairs Employees JOHS Committee and Safety Sub-committees OHS Office Incident Reporting Within the University Incident Reporting to Outside Agencies Labour and Advanced Education Workers Compensation Board (WCB)

7 15.6 Incident Investigation Review of Effectiveness of Preventive and Corrective Actions Chapter 16 Internal Audits Introduction Internal OHS audit program at Saint Mary s University Chapter 17 Preventative Action Introduction Procedures to Address Preventive and Corrective Actions Preventive and Corrective Actions Response Chapter 18 Management Review and Continual Improvement of OH&S Program Introduction Executive Management Group Review Annual Report to the Executive Management Group Continual Improvement of OHS Program