The mission of the Facilities Department Safety Committee is to provide a working forum for the safe and effective management of our work environment for our employees and for the greater University community. This work committee meets monthly and consists of management and staff from each group within the Facilities Department. It provides a focused discussion on current and future safety issues facing each department and additionally provides the guidance and resourcing to five standing subcommittees, each with a specialized focus on a particular workplace safety and health issue. This departmental safety committee, also reviews injury performance and evaluates the adequacy programs and initiatives, establishes priorities for resourcing, solicits and evaluates feedback and works closely with other University groups on matters relating to their safety and health.
