HS41 – Asbestos Worker Reports

This records class is a Personal Information Bank.

Responsible Unit | Information Steward | Information Confidentiality Classification | Retention | Disposition | Authority | Retention RationaleVersion Information

Content & Scope

The University is required to complete and submit to the Provincial Physician asbestos worker reports for employees working in Type 2 or Type 3 operations as defined in Ontario Regulation 278/05: Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Building and Repair Operations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsible Unit

Safety Office.

Information Steward

Vice-President, Administration & Finance.

Information Confidentiality Classification

Restricted.

Retention

2 years.

Disposition

Secure Destruction.

Note

Responsible Units should document the disposal/destruction of official records using the University records destruction form or equivalent documentation, to verify that we are following our records retention rules.

Authority

  • O. Reg. 278/05: Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Building and Repair Operations, s. 21.
  • University of Waterloo Asbestos Control Program.

Retention Rationale

The retention period is based on operational use.

Approval Date

19 December 2011