Departmental Inspections

Inspection Types

Area Supervisors – In addition to ongoing inspections of their work area(s), regularly scheduled inspections ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Department Health and Safety Co-ordinators/Committees – Under uWaterloo’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System they are responsible to their management for assisting with and/or conducting inspections of their area.

Inspection Frequency Guide

Inspection frequency should be related to the hazard level in the area according to the following guide:

Higher Hazard (Inspect once per term)

Research Laboratories
Technical and Maintenance Shops
Chemical Dispensing Areas
Student project rooms
Commercial Kitchens

Medium Hazard (Inspect twice a Year)

Undergraduate Laboratories
Custodial Closets
Storage Areas

Lower Hazard (Inspect once a Year)

General Offices (individual offices not required unless concern noted)
Classrooms
Reception areas
Conference rooms

Inspection Review

Departmental inspection records shall be available for review by Joint Health and Safety Committee members and Safety Office.

Updated: April 20, 2012