Risk Management Manual
RMM
This manual contains programs and policies designed to implement and support the Risk Management System approved by the McMaster University Board of Governors in March 2002.
The important contribution being made by many subject matter experts and Joint Health and Safety Committee members, who ensure the effectiveness of this key component of the risk management system, is greatly appreciated.
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Please click any of the numbered headers below for specific programs and policies.
1. Administration (click here to expand)
100 Workplace and Environmental Health and Safety Policy January 2012
101 McMaster University Risk Management System November 2009
102 Occupational Health and Safety Act June 2011
103 Environmental Protection Act October 2009
104 Central Joint Health and Safety Committee September 2008
105 McMaster University Joint Health and Safety Committees September 2008
106 Biosafety Committee - Terms of Reference December 2008
107 Health Physics Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
108 Nuclear Facilities Control Committee February 2008
109 Student Event Risk Management Committee - Terms of Reference
111 Contracting Work Safety - Due Diligence Program January 2009
112 Volunteers in the Workplace Program
113 Children in the Workplace Program February 2011
114 OHSA Work Refusals Program April 2010
2. Loss Prevention
201 Hot Work Program November 2009
3. Occupational Safety
300 Safety Orientation and Training Program June 2008
300 Appendix - Matrix June 2008
301 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Program April 2011
302 Safety Audits and Inspections February 2010
303 Stop Work Procedures November 2009
304 Working Alone Program February 2011
305 Confined Space Entry Program September 2010
306 Lockout / Tag-out Program January 2010
307 Scaffolds and Powered Elevated Work Platforms Program July 2009
308 Occupational Diving Program
309 Laboratory Safety (see Lab Safety Manual) Laboratory Safety Handbook July 2008
309 Appendix 1 - HF Emergency Protocol
310 Eye Protection Program January 2009
311 Respiratory Protection Program August 2009
312 Foot Protection Program December 2009
313 Head Protection Program December 2009
314 Fall From Heights Protection Program January 2010
315 Explosive Actuated Tools Program February 2009
316 Electrical Safety Program January 2010
317 Machine Shop Safety Program February 2009
318 Care and Control of Golf Carts & Other Off Road Vehicles March 2009
319 Health and Safety Board Maintenance Program December 2009
320 Personal Protective Equipment Program May 2010
321 Hand Protection Program June 2010
322 Health and Safety Training Needs Program March 2009
323 Health and Safety Goals and Objectives Program January 2011
324 Job Hazard Analysis Program April 2009
325 Process and Equipment Purchases and/or Modifications May 2011
4. Occupational Health and Hygiene
400 Building Indoor Air Quality Program February 2010
401 Asbestos Management Control Program August 2009
402 Smoking in the Workplace/Public Areas Program April 2009
403 Noise Control and Hearing Preservation Program December 2009
404 McMaster University Medical Centre Asbestos Program
405 Ergonomics Program February 2010
406 Preventive Maintenance Program February 2010
407 Human Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Program September 2011
5. Hazardous Materials
500 Designated Substances Control Program August 2010
501 Hazardous Materials Management Systems (WHMIS) May 2009
502 Hazardous Waste Management Program May 2009
503 Chemical Weapons Convention Program June 2009
504 Compressed and Liquified Gases Program November 2011
505 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program July 2009
506 Battery Recycling and Disposal Program January 2010
507 Controlled Goods and/or Controlled Technology Program August 2009
6. Biosafety
600 Appendix 3 - Use of Bio-Safety Level 3
601 Hepatitis B Policy June 2008
602 Rabies Policy June 2008
603 Medical Monitoring of Personnel Working with Biological Agents November 2008
604 Adenovirus Biocontainment Downgrade Criteria November 2008
7. Radiation Safety
701 X-Ray Safety Program July 2007
702 Non Ionizing Radiation Safety Program
703 Laser Safety Program June 2009
8. Event and Contract Planning / Approvals
800 Student Event Risk Management Manual May 2009
801 Field Trips & Electives Planning & Approval Program May 2009
9. Loss Mitigation - Insurance Programs
900 Property / Third Party Liability Insurance Program
901 Insurance and Protection of Moveable Assets June 2009
902 WSIB / LTD Management Program June 2009
904 University Owned, Leased, Rented Vehicle Program April 2010
10. Loss and Claims Management
1000 Reporting & Investigating Injury/Incident/Occupational Disease Program September 2008
1001 Intellectual Property Program
1002 Return to Work Program July 2009
11. Litigation Management
12. Emergency Preparedness
- Health & Safety
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- Health & Safety Policy
- Responsibilities
- General Contacts
- Posted Information
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Joint Health & Safety Committee
- First Aid
- Inspections
- Preventative Maintenance
- In Case of Injury
- Violence in the Workplace
- Ergonomics
- Fire Prevention & Protection
- NAOSH Week
- Return to Work
- Health and Safety Links
- Training & Development
- Lab Safety
- Risk Management & Campus Insurance
- Forms & Documents
- Contact Us
- Prevention
- Employee Health Services
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