Workplace Safety

The workplace safety program has been developed to create a safe environment for employees and achieve the highest standards in workplace safety. Download the Flyer

Why it's Important

• It furthers our goal to keep people safe to reduce and eliminate workplace injuries
• Ensuring safety for staff and students supports a healthy learning environment
• Training staff to proactively address safety issues helps prevent accidents before they happen
• Staff leadership in safety demonstrates excellent role modeling for students
• Fostering a positive culture of safety strengthens workplace safety year after year

Program Details

Key elements of our Workplace Safety Program include:

Training Education and Certification

From site orientation training, to non-violent crisis education, to first aid certification, the District provides safety training opportunities for staf throughout the year. 

Hazard Identification and Control

Our inspection program is just one feature of our system for hazard identification and control to manage workplace hazards. 

Safe Work Practices and Procedures

Examples of our written procedures include the respiratory protection program, violence prevention program, and confined space entry program. 

Onsite Safety Interventions

Provides proactive support and follow-up services to reduce the impact of student incidents.

Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Each site has a dedicated safety committee that works together to promote the highest standards for occupational health and safety.

Key Contacts

Workplace Health & Safety - Ph: 604.859.4891 ext 1211 | mysafety@abbyschools.ca