The Board of Governors of Lambton College recognizes the legal and moral responsibilities of the College to provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive work and educational environment for all employees, students, and visitors.

Lambton College is committed to fostering a culture of safety and well being that respects the diverse identities, abilities, and experiences of all individuals. Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that our facilities, practices, and procedures are equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of our community. This includes protecting all persons on its premises including virtual learning environments from occupational illness, injury, and psychological harm, and ensuring that the safety measures are inclusive and barrier-free.

The objective of the College Occupational Health & Safety Policy, consistent with the overall objectives of the College, is to minimize the risk of injury/illness or property damage through:

• providing safe facilities, equipment, materials, and protective devices;
• establishing and strictly observing safe practices, procedures, and measures
• encouraging a culture of safety with the ongoing development of the Internal Responsibility System, with attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Policy

Supporting Principles

1. The following supporting principles are endorsed by the College in the conviction that the objective of the College Occupational Health & Safety Policy is best achieved when:
   1. The College maintains compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory authority standards
   2. The College upholds the three fundamental rights of workers
      1. The right to know about hazards
      2. The right to participate in health and safety decisions
      3. The right to refuse unsafe work
   3. Safety policies are reviewed annually and posted in accessible formats
   4. Individuals in supervisory positions:
      1. recognize and accept the responsibility and accountability for safety in their area.
      2. ensure safe work practices, procedures and measures are followed.
      3. ensure that departmental safety procedures are current.
      4. take proactive corrective action on all identified hazards and incidents.
      5. promote psychological safety and inclusive communication in their teams.
   5. All employees/visitors/Lambton College Community members
      1. comply with safe working practices, procedures, and measures.
      2. reports, in writing, any unsafe or unhealthy acts or conditions to their supervisor.
      3. participates in training and initiatives that address diverse safety needs and experiences.
   6. The College develops and implements strategies for injury prevention and safety education that:
      1. Are informed by risk assessments and College community feedback.
      2. include accessible, inclusive, and department specific training programs.
      3. promote physical and psychological safety awareness through workshops, campaigns, and resources.
      4. encourage early reporting and proactive resolution of health and safety concerns.
   7. Safety programs and training are tailored to department needs and are developed collaboratively with departments and through the structure of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JOHSCS) and are supported by all staff.
2. Health & Safety administrative staff are to be recognized as:
   1. consulting and advisory services.
   2. a focal point for safety and security coordination.
   3. College's representatives in external safety related matters.
3. Campus JOHSCs will receive full support from the College community.
4. The College will promote diverse representation within the JOHSCs to ensure inclusive perspectives in safety planning and decision making.