Company Name: Toronto Montessori School (TMS) Policy Title: Occupational Health and Safety Policy Policy Owner: Vince Haines, CAO
Approver: Andrew Cross, Head of School Version: 1 Last Review: September 30th 2021
Occupational Health and Safety Policy Policy Statement TMS (TMS) is committed to the promotion of the health, safety and well-being of all members of the TMS community, to the provision of a safe and healthy work environment and to the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses. In fulfilling this commitment, management will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, and will strive to eliminate any foreseeable hazards which may result in property damage, accidents, or personal injury/illness.
Purpose The TMS Health and Safety program is an amalgamation of existing policy, procedures, manuals and guidelines. It is intended to highlight all matters related to the health and safety of the TMS community and ensure the stated Health and Safety policy is being carried forward.
Application We recognize that the responsibility for health and safety is shared. All employees will be equally responsible for minimizing accidents within our facilities. Safe work practices and job procedures will be clearly defined in the company’s Health and Safety Program for all employees to follow. Accidental loss can be controlled through good management in combination with active employee involvement. Safety is the direct responsibility of all managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors. All management activities will comply with company safety requirements as they relate to planning, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment. All employees will perform their jobs properly in accordance with established procedures and safe work practices. *The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over Occupational Health and Safety legislation. All employees should be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations for Construction Projects (current edition), to the extent required for their jobs.
Health and Safety Responsibilities Senior Management 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Prepare a health and safety policy. Post it in the workplace and review it annually. Develop a program to implement the health and safety policy. Ensure it is known throughout the organization. Ensure training is in place to make the program work. Appoint competent supervision. Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in good condition. Provide resources so supervisors and workers can carry out safe and healthy work. Ensure that adequate and suitable planning is done to provide safe and healthy workplaces. 82
