In recognition of its responsibility to provide a safe working environment, the University has adopted this program for the protection of faculty, staff, and students from health risks which may result from working with animals or in animal care activities, with class 3b and 4 lasers, with human pathogens and toxins, and with respiratory hazards.
Programs
Objectives
- Protection of individuals from hazards associated with animal care and use.
- Ensuring that individuals are thoroughly informed of the risks associated with their work.
- Provision of preventative medical services and delivery of prompt and adequate medical care and advice.
- Rehabilitation of employees whose health has been compromised due to occupational exposures.
- Ensuring that individuals are physically able to perform their assigned tasks without undue risk to themselves or fellow workers.
- Protection of animals from diseases they may contract from humans.
Registration
For employees working in a hospital or a hospital research institute, please contact your local Health Office.
For McGill University staff and students, please contact the Occupational Health Program Administrator