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 Chemistry-Physics Building Occupational Health and Safety Committee is an advisory group made up of representatives from management and workers. The committee provides a forum for communication between the employer and the worker to address health and safety concerns in the workplace in an effort to reduce workplace accidents and injuries, committees identify and evaluate concerns, make recommendations for corrective action and promote health and safety in the workplace. Committees are a legislated requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

OHS committees play a major role in developing a positive safety culture in the workplace. They act as safety champions on behalf of the University when they identify potential hazards, evaluate hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow-up on implemented recommendations. 

 

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