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DAN HALEY, Assistant Director, Human Resources
MICHELLE MARGINET, R.T., CRSP, COHS, Safety Officer
The Occupational Health and Safety Department is responsible for the overall planning, administration and coordination of the university-college's Occupational Health and Safety Program including Emergency Preparedness, Fire Safety, Ergonomics, WHIMIS and Violence Prevention Programs.
This office works cooperatively with all departments, committees, employees and students to ensure the reduction and/or elimination of any physical or environmental hazards which may exist. The prime objectives are to ensure that all employees and students work in a safe and healthy environment and that all campus staff, facilities, property, equipment and procedures comply with University-college policies, as well as meet or exceed all federal, provincial and municipal legislative and regulatory requirements for safety and health.
The Occupational Health and Safety Department is also responsible for coordinating Critical Incident Response Debriefing (CIRD) responses to serious emotional trauma events.
The main office for this Department is located in the Clock Tower Building in Room 400. Information, inquiries or assistance on Occupational Health and Safety matters can be provided by contacting the main office at (250) 828-5139 during regular hours, or by Fax at (250) 828-5338. After hours, Occupational Health and Safety Department staff can be reached by contacting Security at Local 1111.