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Health & Safety Committee

The primary role of the University's Health and Safety Committee is to oversee all matters of health and safety at the University.  The duties of the Committee include, but are not limited to:

  • Dealing with employee concerns
  • Helping to identify risks to the safety and health and welfare of employees
  • Developing and promoting programs for educating and informing employees
  • Making recommendations to the University concerning safety and health of employees
  • Regular workplace inspections
  • Participating in accident/incident investigations
  • Maintaining records

Committee Terms of Reference

Committee Members


Name Representation   Date Joined the Committee
Repski, Laurel University       2006     Co-Chair
Edge, Doug University       2012
Pawlychka, Gary University       2004
Len Cann University       2009
Weigeldt, Harald IUOE       2009
Pollock, Deanna CMP       2008
Hanley, James UWFA       2001     Co-Chair


 
Narynski, Gerry UWFA       2009
Campbell, Don UWFA       2009
Monson, Kim AESES       1981
DuVal, Ed AESES       2003
Balagus, Peter AESES       2012
Turner, Ted UWSA       1999
Forest, Andree UWSA       2011

Resource persons for the Health and Safety Committee:

  • Ethelinda Padua, Health and Safety Specialist
  • Sangita Shah, Lab Safety Officer
  • Marty Grainger, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/Director, Security Services
  • Shelley Mangiacotti, Executive Assistant (Human Resources)
  • Lydia Warkentin, Manager, Campus Living (Food Service)

Registered Alternate Committee Members:

  • Doug Foster - IUOE Alternate
  • Mary Anne Walls - University Alternate

Minutes

Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations