The UW Safety Office oversees many programs and has specific procedures that must be followed to ensure compliance with the University policies and governmental regulations.
A complete list of topics can be found on the Occupational Health & Safety page. Some relevant specific topics from the list are linked below:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ergonomics
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Workplace Inspections
- Working alone guideline
- Violence
- Harassment
Posting Requirements
Posting of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) information is required under the Ministry of Labour, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and fire regulations. Click here for a summary of important requirements.