Health and Safety Policy (SC1) | Office of the University Counsel

EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Issued May 2022 by the Office of the University Counsel

The Office of the University Counsel has issued these Explanatory Notes to provide information regarding the Health and Safety Policy and any associated Procedures, Rules, or Guidelines.

Pursuant to the Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2), the Policy and any associated Procedure and Rules set out requirements that must be adhered to by members of the UBC community. However, Guidelines are non-binding and are merely intended to provide guidance to the UBC community. Guidelines may include illustrative examples, best practices, or recommendations. Similarly, these Explanatory Notes are informational only and do not have any regulatory effect.

The Responsible Executive(s) have primary responsibility for the implementation and administration of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules. Any questions regarding implementation and administration should be directed to the Responsible Executive(s). Any questions regarding the interpretation of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules may be directed to the Office of the University Counsel.

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Policy Short Title: Health and Safety Policy
Policy Long Title: Occupational and Research Health and Safety Policy
Policy Number: SC1

View the Health and Safety Policy and Related Documents:
Health and Safety Policy and Associated Procedures
Health and Safety Reference Charts

Policy Date: July 2019
Procedures Date: September 2019
Health and Safety Reference Charts Date: December 4, 2018

Responsible Executive(s):
Vice-President, Finance and Operations
Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Responsible Board Committee: Audit Committee

Related Legislation:
The Canadian Biosafety Standard for Facilities Handling or Storing Human and Terrestrial Animal Pathogens and Toxins, 2nd ed., 2015, Government of Canada
Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act (S.C. 1995, c. 25)
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations, SOR/2000‐ 2002
The Hazardous Products Act and Regulations (R.S.C., 1985, c. H‐3), which govern the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015
Hazardous Waste Regulation 63/88, (including B.C. Reg.179/2016)
Health of Animals Act (S.C. 1990, c. 21)
Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (S.C. 2009, c. 24)
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations, SOR/2015‐44
New Substance Notification Regulations (Organisms), SOR/2005‐248
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9)
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, B.C. Reg. 296/97
Packaging & Transport of Nuclear Substance Regulations, 2015, SOR/2015‐145
Plant Protection Act (S.C. 1990, c. 22)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012, SOR/2012‐285
Safety Standards Act and Regulations (S.B.C., 2003 c. 39)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (S.C. 1992, c. 34)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, (including Amendments SOR/2016‐95 and SOR/2017‐137)
Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
Radiation Protection Regulations, SOR/2000‐203