Terms of Reference for UNB Departmental Safety Groups

• The Group shall be selected by and be responsible to the administrative head of the department.
• The Group will consist of as many members as the administrative head of the department thinks is necessary.
• The administrative head of the department or the members may select a Chairperson.
• The members should become knowledgeable on the New Brunswick Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• All members are responsible for safe practices and recommending changes to improve health and safety in the workplace.
• The group will meet when necessary, preferably monthly and maintain minutes of meetings.
• The group shall record minutes of each meeting and forward a copy of the minutes to the office of the Safety Office.

Procedures for Dealing with Complaints or Concerns:

• In the first instance the concern should be identified to the employee's supervisor.
• If the concern is not resolved, the employee should approach the administrative head of the department.
• If the concern is not resolved, the employee may approach the departmental Safety Group. The Safety Group may make recommendations to the administrative head.
• If the concern is still not resolved, the employee may refer the matter to the University Joint Health & Safety Committee.

Facilities Management Personnel Only

• Health and safety concerns of Facilities Management employees required to work in other University departments shall be directed to their Facilities Management supervisor prior to commencement of work.