Policies & Procedures
COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
This protocol is for senior academic and administrative leaders who are looking for further information on cleaning standards across campus especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some areas may experience questions around cleaning practices as well as products and equipment.
The following documents have been compiled as a resource to ensure the work and services performed at the University meet all legislated standards and provide clear direction for workers to act in a safe manner.
These documents are reviewed annually by the Safety & Training Coordinator and in conjunction with the Facilities Management Division.
University Corporate Policies
Safety Policies
- S-1 Safety Footwear (142 KB)
- S-3 First Aid Qualification (83 KB)
- S-4 Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Roof Access Maintenance Procedures (143 KB)
- S-6 Reporting and Following-up of Health and Safety Concerns (152 KB)
- S-8 Confined Space (415 KB)
- S-10 Mercury Control Program (43 KB)
- S-11 Accident Investigation Report (88 KB)
- S-12 Guideline for Handling Fluorescent Light Ballasts with Tar or Oil Dripping Out (36 KB)
- S-15 Receiving WHMIS Controlled Products (155 KB)
- S-20 Clean up of Spills of Human Blood or Bodily Fluids (97 KB)
- S-21 Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedures (63 KB)
- S-22 Checking In-ground Hydraulic Cylinders For Elevators (35 KB)
- S-24 Pesticide Use (59 KB)
- S-25 Emergency Showers and Eye Wash Installations (81 KB)
- S-27 Sharps Disposal (100 KB)
- S-40 Work Inside Or On The Roof Of Robarts MRI Suites (101 KB)
- S-45 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (71 KB)
- S-47 Access to Roofs Containing Weather Warning Siren Systems (565 KB)
- S-48 Disposal of Oily Rags (131 KB)
- S-49 FM Safety Precautions COVID-19 Pandemic (408 KB) *Suspended as of July 1, 2022*
Work Procedure Policies
- WP-5 Vinyl Asbestos Tile Removal (37 KB)
- WP-7 Natural Gas Odours Carbon Monoxide Alarms (105 KB)
- WP-11 OReg 278 05 Type-2 Operations (82 KB)
- WP-12 OReg 278 05 Type-1 Regulation (59 KB)
- WP-14 Work Above Benches and Labs (48 KB)
- WP-17 High Voltage Power System Operation (131 KB)
- WP-18 Lock-Out Tag-Out (246 KB)
- WP-21 Notice of Service Interruption or Area Closure (54 KB)
- WP-22 Infrastructure Failure Response (200 KB)
- WP-23 Response to Fire Alarms (200 KB)
- WP-26 Request for Buried Service Locates (122 KB)
- WP-35 Key Access Card Security (81 KB)
- WP-41 Work Area Protection (96KB)
- WP-42 Elevating Work Platforms (200 KB)
- WP-43 Hot or Open Flame Work (436 KB)
- WP-44 Fall Protection (114 KB)
- WP-45 Mold Remediation Procedure (119 KB)
- WP-46 Handling of Drops and Sink Traps in Labs (59 KB)
- WP-47 Lead-Based Abatement and Work Procedures(62 KB)
- WP-49 Breaches in Fire Separations (35 KB)
- WP-51 Handling of Fume Hoods and Duct Work in Research Laboratories (73 KB)
- WP-53 Man-Made Mineral Fibre (35 KB)
- WP-57 Cleaning or Removing Building Filters Containing Asbestos Fireproofing (59 KB)
- WP-61.0 Visitor Policy for Support Services Building (Lower Level) & Power Plant (278 KB)
- WP-62.0 Procedure for Removal of Asbestos Flex Connection (36 KB)
- WP-63.0 Driver Policy (118 KB)
- WP-64.0 Procedure for Minor Alterations to HVAC Ducts and Associated Fittings in Buildings Containing Asbestos Fireproofing (87 KB)
- WP-65.0 Procedures and Guidelines for Working Over or Near Water (109 KB)
- WP-70 Access to High Voltage Electrical Rooms (109 KB)
- WP-71 Road Work and Traffic Control (463 KB)
- WP-72 Working in Areas Containing Bedbugs (105 KB)
- WP-73 Working Alone Guideline (285KB)
- WP-75 Ivey 2001 Ceiling Panel Access for Maintenance (131KB)
