All employees must take all reasonable steps to prevent accidents and never sacrifice safety for expedience. Our goal is to eliminate or minimize hazards that can cause accidents. It is company policy that all employees be given a copy of the policies manual and be familiar with its contents. This policy will be reviewed annually.
Who is responsible for Health and safety in the workplace?
Adherence to good health and safety practices and compliance with applicable health and safety regulations are a responsibility of all faculty, staff, and students. Line responsibility for good health and safety practice begins with the supervisor in the workplace, laboratory or classroom and proceeds upward through the levels of management.
When does a health and safety policy need to be signed?
Under the HSWA, the most senior person has responsibility for ensuring the Health & Safety Policy is communicated to all employees. The statement of intent should give information on how the policy is to be communicated. Your policy should have been signed within the last 12 months.
