Safety and Security

Reporting Hazards and Incidents

Please report hazards and serious injuries to Safety and Security immediately by calling 585-1103. Any incident or injury involving a visitor must be reported.

Health and Safety Hazards

If you know of a hazard that poses an immediate risk to health or safety, report it.

Your responsibilities when you observe a hazard:

  • Notify your supervisor immediately, or Safety and Security in the absence of a supervisor.

Your supervisor's responsibilities when there has been a health and safety hazard:

  • Complete and send a Health and Safety Report (ideally within 2 business days).
  • Take appropriate corrective actions to reduce the hazard.

Accidents, Incidents, and Near-Misses

Serious injuries and all occurrences involving visitors must be reported immediately to Safety and Security.

Your responsibilities when you have a health and safety occurrence:

  • If you are injured, promptly receive first aid.
  • If necessary, obtain medical treatment.
  • Notify your supervisor immediately.

Your supervisor's responsibilities when there has been a health and safety occurrence:

  • Ensure that the first aid and other medical treatment is received.
  • Promptly investigate the occurrence to determine the causes.
  • Complete and send an Health and Safety Report (ideally within 2 business days).
  • Take appropriate corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.

Submit a Health and Safety Report 

Contact

Occupational Health and Safety
ohs@acadiau.ca
(902) 585-1199