With the academic year now in full swing, we would like to share with you several important Health & Safety resources and programs available at Trent University. Below you will find a helpful outline of resources and information for you to review. Please also refer to the Campus Health and Safety document on the SharePoint site for important details and information regarding campus Health and Safety at Trent University.
Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act establishes rights for every worker and specific responsibilities for all workplace parties, including workers, supervisors, employers, owners, directors, and others. This system of rights and responsibilities within an organization is commonly referred to as the Internal Responsibility System, or IRS.
The objective of the IRS is to ensure that everyone understands their role in maintaining a health and safe workplace. This system promotes cooperation among workers, supervisors, and employers, which is fundamental to maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace.
You may also refer to the procedure published on the H&S website under the A-Z Guide, titled Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities and Internal Responsibility System (IRS). The procedure outlines in depth the H&S responsibilities of all workplace parties, including the employer, supervisors, workers, joint health and safety committee members, visitors, and any others working on behalf of Trent University.