In addition to the obligations of a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee as specified in the Act, the committee provides a confidential forum for students/staff/post-docs/research associates/visitors to discuss health and safety concerns. The Committee meets at least four times a year and copies of minutes are kept on file with the co-chairs.
The workplace is inspected once a year and if deficiencies are found, a notice is forwarded to the responsible researcher. Deficiencies must receive an appropriate response within a two-week period. The Committee also investigates and reports on all accidents in the department.
Current members of this committee can be found on the Committees page of our website: Joint Health and Safety Committee Current Membership.