OCAD U JHSC works to improve the health and safety conditions at the workplace. The committee identifies potential health and safety issues and brings them to the employer’s attention, and the committee must be kept informed of health and safety developments in the workplace by the employer. The purpose and structure of the committee is set forth in the Terms of Reference (PDF). Committee members also perform regular inspections of the workplace, inspections of GradEx installations, and pre-occupancy inspections of construction projects. The JHSC is a requirement of and guided by the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and meets monthly September through May.
Committee members will also play a role in processes for:
- Work refusal - all workers have the right to refuse work that they feel poses a danger to themselves or others. The process is outlined and is part of the terms of reference.
- Investigation of workplace accidents/incidents.
Management Representatives:
• Co-Chair: Lance Straun, Manager, Campus Operations
• Dana Seguin, Manager, Projects
• Patrick Navarro, Manager, Copy & Print Services
Worker Representatives:
• Co-Chair: Gerald Grison, Technician, Studio Services (OCADFA)
• Tredegar Kennedy, Associate Professor (OCADFA)
• Kate Sellen, Associate Professor (OCADFA)
• Heather Evelyn, Coordinator, Library Services (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 1)
• Melissa Bleeker (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 2)
• Kelvin Acheampong (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 1)
• Stephanie Bailey (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 1)
• Kunnal Kumar (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 1)
• Winna Tse (OPSEU Local 576, Unit 1)
• Vacant (OCADFA)
Guests:
• Louis Toromoreno, Director, Safety, Security & Campus Operations
• Shazia Hussain, Employee Wellness & Equity Advisor, Human Resources
• Kaye Ferrer, EHS Advisor, Safety, Security & Campus Operations
• Michelle Jelsma, EHS Coordinator, Safety, Security & Campus Operations
• Health and Safety Policy Statement (PDF)
• Response to Violent or Threatening Behaviour Policy (PDF)
• Respectful Work & Learning Environment Policy (PDF)
• Health & Safety at Work - Prevention Starts Here Poster
• WSIB - In case of Injury Poster
For a listing of Health and Safety boards located on our campuses, please click here.