University Health and Safety Websites

McGill University
Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health & Safety supports the continuous improvement of a safety culture at the University by providing advice, guidance, training, and technical support to the McGill community. The safety culture encompasses a healthy and safe environment achieved through everyone’s understanding of their related responsibilities and compliance with all regulatory requirements and University safety policies.

University of Toronto
Environmental Health and Safety

"The mission of the EH&S Department is to ensure that an environmentally responsible, safe and healthy work, research and study environment exists at the University of Toronto. We do this by being proactive in identifying risks and emerging issues and by developing and implementing innovative, practical and sustainable processes to manage them, including training and awareness, teaching, provision of expert advice, emergency response and assurance. Through close collaboration with all members of the University c ommunity we establish and maintain health and safety systems that are widely acknowledged to be of excellent quality and that, while not limiting or impeding academic freedom and freedom of research, maintain a high level of safety ."

The University of Western Ontario - Safe Campus Community

Recognized as one of the safest campuses in Canada, Western is taking steps to further entrench a culture of safety. The Safe Campus Community initiative assists all campus members to understand the important role we all play in the key areas of physical, emotional, environmental and cyber safety.

McMaster University
Environmental and Occupational Support Services

Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS) is a team of health, safety and risk management specialists committed to supporting the University’s commitment to creativity, innovation and excellence, and strives to achieve these standards in the areas of environmental and occupational health, safety, loss prevention and mitigation.

Queen's University
Environmental Health and Safety

Our Mission is to enhance teaching and research at the University by fostering a healthy and safe work and study environment.

University of British Columbia
Health, Safety and Environment

The mission of the Department of Health Safety and Environment is to integrate a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible culture into the working and learning experience at the University of British Columbia.

Dalhousie University
Office of Environmental Health and Safety

The mission of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety is to enhance teaching and research at the University by fostering a healthy and safe work and study environment, and by promoting health and safety.

Johns Hopkins Health, Safety and Environment Department

The goal of Health, Safety & Environment is to promote the health and productivity of employees of the Johns Hopkins Institutions by the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injuries, illnesses and disabilities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Environment Health and Safety
"Working Together to Protect People and Planet: Environment, Health and Safety at MIT"

MIT is committed to health and safety, and environmental stewardship and sustainability on campus, in the communities of which we are a part, and globally. This website serves as a resource for EHS information pertinent to MIT and as a pointer to tools and services for use by those of you who work or study at MIT to address your EHS needs and responsibilities. The website provides:
- Information about the MIT EHS policy and EHS Management System
- Information about the EHS Office services to support the MIT community
- Guidance to address EHS regulatory requirements and support best EHS practices
- For MIT community, tools such as:
The EHS training needs assessment to determine your EHS training requirements, to schedule training, and to access web training.
An on-line hazardous waste collection request system.
A chemical inventory system.
In addition to information related to EHS practice at MIT, this website contains content that highlights or points to other initiatives and resources at MIT related to health and safety and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Harvard University
Environmental Health and Safety

EH&S provides a broad range of services to the University to promote the protection of our customers. We view our customers as not only the students, faculty and administrative staff of the University, but also as the community and environment in which we live. Providing these services is a challenging responsibility, and requires that we operate as a true cross-functional team to find creative ways to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and University policies in the most efficient manner possible.

Boston University and Boston Medical Center - Environmental of Care/Hospital Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety's mission is to provide a safe environment for employees, faculty and staff as well as patients and others visiting our facilities. Established programs not only provide for a safe environment but also help to ensure compliance with federal, state, local codes, and regulations. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) provides a full range of environmental, health, and safety services to the Boston University and Boston Medical Center communities.

Princeton University
Environmental Health and Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) serves the University community by providing technical support, information and training, consultation, and periodic audits of environmental, health and safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Cornell University
Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety staff will be leaders in promoting a safe learning, working and living environment for the University through the integration of programs and services we provide to faculty, staff and students.

Duke University and Duke Medicine
Occupational and Environmental Safety Office

Duke University and Duke University Health System are committed to fostering excellence and leadership in education, healthcare delivery, medical teaching and research. The Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) exists to support this Institutional effort by promoting a safe environment for the Duke Community that is conducive to achieving such excellence while providing the highest level of customer service possible. OESO is committed to providing expertise in safety and health in a friendly, responsive and enthusiastic manner.

Dartmouth College
Office of Environmental Health and Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides advice and guidance to the Dartmouth Community on occupational safety, lab safety, and environmental protection issues. EHS manages the College's chemical, biological, and radiological use, oversees occupational and research safety, and plays an essential role in emergency preparedness.

Stanford School of Medicine Occupational Health Services

Our web site is designed to communicate information about safety in laboratories and offices, explain the School’s emergency preparedness program, offer strategies for regulatory compliance and provide resources to help you work safely.

Stony Brook University
Environmental Health and Safety / Healthcare Safety

Our mission is achieved through the development and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety policies and programs throughout the University, including the Health Sciences Center, University Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home and the University's satellite facilities. The success of these programs is dependent on successful integration of our programs in all academic and healthcare departments and programs, as well as on the active participation of the entire campus community.

University of California, Berkeley
Office of Environment, Health and Safety

"We provide guidance and services to the campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship."

University of Pennsylvania
Environmental Health and Radiation Safety

The University of Pennsylvania's Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) promotes health, safety and environmental protection in teaching, research, health care and administrative activities by providing services, advice and compliance assistance. EHRS provides leadership in developing, implementing and supporting high quality programs that allows students, faculty and staff to protect themselves from hazards they may encounter at the University. EHRS provides the expertise needed to direct efforts towards compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.

Yale University
Environmental Health and Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is a resource of highly trained safety professionals who serve the Yale community. We are dedicated to reducing injuries, accidents and environmental impact, and ensuring compliance. We achieve this by providing high quality training, comprehensive workplace evaluation, emergency response, hazardous materials management from acquisition to disposal, and by managing regulatory information.

The University of Vermont
Department of Risk Management

The University of Vermont is committed to supporting the safety, health and welfare of the campus community. Our dedication to meet federal, state and local regulations relating to institutional health and safety is intended to foster a strong value for the prevention of incidents and injuries campus-wide. The Department of Risk Management takes pride in serving the University community as a whole and strives to provide superior customer service and cost effectiveness through incident and injury prevention. Every known incident is met with an eagerness to understand the root of the problem, facilitate the best possible medical treatment for the injured and create a plan to minimize or eliminate the possibility of future incidents.

Tufts University
Environmental Health and Safety Office

The Environmental Health and Safety Office of Tufts University promotes health, safety and environmental protection in teaching, research, public service and administrative activities by providing training, advice and other compliance assistance. The goal of EHS is to provide guidance to every manager, supervisor, employee, and student of Tufts University so that a safe, healthful and environmentally sustainable learning environment is achieved and maintained.

University of Cambridge
Health and Safety Division

Our task in this Office is to contribute to University success through the promotion of a safe and healthy place to work, study, visit and enjoy. Accordingly, it is the mission of this Office: “to assist all sectors of the University in taking control of their safety management, by delivery of professional services in support of their requirements.”

Medical Centre Health and Safety Websites

Capital District Health Authority - Nova Scotia
Safety & Injury Prevention

At Capital Health all individuals in the workplace from the Board of Directors, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, staff, contract workers and volunteers share the responsibility for ensuring a safe working environment."

The Ottawa Hospital

Caring for our Staff
"The Ottawa Hospital is committed to caring for its health-care professionals, support staff, students and volunteers. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe working environment for our employees to better serve our patients and our community. To accomplish this, the hospital has implemented a comprehensive health and safety management system (HSMS) that meets the current needs of its workforce by taking a proactive role in preventative health and safety measures. The Ottawa Hospital HSMS is designed to help us achieve our vision by supporting the continuous improvement of patient and staff health and safety."

London Health Sciences Centre - Ontario, Canada

Caring for our Staff
"At London Health Sciences Centre we are committed to caring for our staff, physicians, students and volunteers. Respect, trust and collaboration are the values we champion, with our employees, patients, and community. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for our staff to better serve our patients and our community."

Brigham And Womens Hospital (A Teaching Affiliate of Harvard Medical School)
- Occupational Health Service

Mission
The mission of Occupational Health Services is to protect, and promote the health, safety, and well being of employees in the work environment; to protect the work environment, including co-workers and patients from conditions that may make someone unsafe to perform their duties; to provide the highest quality of occupational health care which is both accessible and of the highest quality; and to promote the smooth operations of individual departments, and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Montfort Hospital - Health and Safety

"Occupational Health and Safety Services are provided to all employees by an energetic team of health care professionals. The quality of life in the workplace is a priority at Montfort and this team’s goal is to promote the health and safety of all staff members. To this end, the team has developed various prevention and health promotion programs on such topics as ergonomics in the workplace, the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, smoking cessation and physical fitness."

Trillium Health Centre

"Trillium recognizes that its vision of Your Health. Our Passion – for Life. can only be achieved through the leadership and inspiration of its workforce – people whose individual and collective aspirations provide the driving force needed to move forward progressively and innovatively. To do that, our team needs to be healthy and above all, to work in an environment that is safe, supportive and flexible in meeting the needs of our people. Trillium’s Employee Health, Safety and Wellness Department has developed a strong and comprehensive program designed to meet the current needs of today’s workforce while taking a proactive role in preventative health and safety measures."

The Credit Valley Hospital

"The Credit Valley Hospital has established a strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. Our patient safety program is designed to align, support and promote our mission, vision and values by facilitating the continuous improvement of patient, visitor, staff, volunteer and physician safety. We have implemented a systematic, hospital-wide approach to patient safety by integrating and coordinating all patient activities by all members of the multidisciplinary team (physicians, clinical departments, support services, volunteers and administration)".

Massachusetts General Hospital

"Our Mission - Guided by the needs of our patients and their families, we aim to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve."

Great Ormond Street Hospital (UK)

"Patient and Staff Safety - What do we do? - The Clinical Governance and Safety team is the department within the medical director's office which provides a comprehensive clinical and non clinical risk management service to the Trust. Patient & Staff Safety is a key part of this, incorporating clinical risk, health and safety, complaints and clinical ethics. The clinical governance role is underpinned by the clinical audit and outcomes services. This joined up approach ensures that we have a direct link into patient experience as well as the broader clinical governance, monitoring and improvement processes of the Trust."

Sault Area Hospital

"Sault Area Hospital is committed to employee safety and wellness and demonstrates leadership in this field with the development and implementation of safety programs. The Corporate Safety and Wellness (CSW) team along with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Management and employees strive daily to create a culture of safety. At SAH everyone is responsible for safety. In addition to the JHSC, SAH also has a team of Safety Representatives in many departments who serve as ambassadors for safety."

Mansfield District Hospital

"To ensure that the organization, and all staff employed by the organization, are clear with regards to their joint responsibilities for establishing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all patients, residents, clients, visitors and staff. The Board of Management and Executive Team continue to work with staff to ensure a workplace culture, committed to occupational health and safety, is maintained and further developed. Not only it is our legal responsibility to provide a safe workplace, it is our moral responsibility to protect all persons working in or visiting our establishments."

Brant Community Healthcare System

"The Quality Management Model is derived from the organization’s Vision, Mission and Priorities. It aligns the goals and objectives at the Governance, Corporate and Care and Support team levels. It takes into account a number of key factors affecting the organization’s ability to provide quality services to its patients, including Risk, Emergency Preparedness Planning, Organizational Health & Safety, Financial, Satisfaction and external reviews such as Accreditation."

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

"SV&MHS is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of every person working at or visiting work places under its control. The safety and wellbeing of our employees, patients, contractors and the communities in which we operate is an integral part of our business. Across the organisation we manage safety risks through our Risk Management based Occupational Health & Safety Management System. Health and safety remains a joint management and employee responsibility and it is only through consultation and collaboration that continual improvements will be achieved."

 

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