Occupational health and safety

Memorial University works hard to promote a safe and healthy environment. As part of these efforts, occupational health and safety committees have been mandated throughout campus. Occupational health and safety committees play a critical role in developing a positive safety culture in the workplace. They act as safety champions on behalf of the Univeristy by identifying and evaluating safety concerns, making recommendations for corrective action, and promoting health and safety in the workplace, all while working to reduce workplace accidents and injuries. These committees are a legislated requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee of the G.A. Hickman Building is comprised of a group of individuals representing both the workers and the employer. This committee meets quarterly, as part of the collective responsibility for occupational health and safety. 

 

OHS Committee Members

Name
Role
E-mail
Floor
Phone
Gonzo Bennett Co-Chair (Worker) gonzob@mun.ca     
Larry Blanchard Co-Chair (Employer) saoeduc@mun.ca  2nd Floor Ext. 4507
Ruth Hickey Worker Rep rbhickey@mun.ca  2nd Floor Ext. 2836
Mohammed Afkani Worker Rep mafkani@mun.ca  3rd Floor Ext. 3028
Amy Fudge Worker Rep c77acf@mun.ca  4th Floor Ext. 3606
Patrick Wells Worker Rep p.wells@mun.ca  5th Floor  
Wanda Wilcox EHS Advisor w.wilcox@mun.ca    709-697-2893

*Note: All non-education classrooms and lecture theatres are the responsibility of the Registrar's Office.

 

Meeting Minutes

2025

2024

2023

 

Terms of Reference

Occupational Health and Safety Committee Terms of Reference 

 

Report a Problem

To report a problem:

  • Contact any member of OHS listed above
  • Download the MUN SAFE App and create an e-alert to report an incident/hazard/near miss
  • Contact CEP directly for emergencies at 864-4100
  • Contact FM work control for non-emergent, but urgent issues at 864-7600

 

Please note: Gender neutral washrooms can be found at ED1047 (level 1 inside the CITL hallway) and at ED5019