Unit Heads have the primary responsibility for the safe and compliant operation of their area. This management function may be delegated (by the Head) to a Unit member or M&P staff member who will act as the area’s Health and Safety Program Administrator (SPA).

UNIT REQUIREMENTS

1. All Units are to have a Health and Safety Program Administrator.

   For the Physics and Astronomy Department, Kirk Madison has agreed to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a SPA on behalf of Doug Bonn, Dept. Head.

    

    

    

    

    

    

2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Program Administrator are to:

   • Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of all elements of the Health and Safety Program including an effective functioning local Health and Safety Committee.
   • Monitor the Health and Safety Program for compliance with WCB and internal requirements.
   • Attend and participate in all required safety committee and management meetings.
   • Review and provide senior management with safety committee meeting minutes and recommendations.
   • Provide supervisors with the tools and resources to ensure the success of all elements of the Safety Program.
   • Communicate safety action plans and recommendations to management and staff.
   • Ensure accidents and incidents are investigated and reported and review the reports.
   • Ensure corrective action plans are implemented.
   • Develop and monitor procedures for responding to and reporting personal security incidents (workplace violence program) following WCB guidelines.
   • Ensure that Health and Safety Program Reviews are conducted as required.