Minors in University Workplaces Policy
Effective: January 2000
Reviewed: June 2017
Revised: June 2017
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk
Applicable Legislation:
Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990
Applicability:
This policy applies to all minors at University of Guelph workplaces.
Policy Statements
- Unaccompanied minors who are not University employees or University of Guelph students and are not affiliated with a University approved program or event are prohibited in the non-public areas of building owned, rented, or leased by the University.
- Environmental Health and Safety shall be consulted about risks associated with University approved programs or events offered to minors in non-public areas of buildings owned, rented or leased by the University.
- Workplace supervisors shall be responsible for enforcing this policy.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Minor |
A person who is under the age of eighteen years and not an employee or student of the University |
| University Approved Program | Programs and events reviewed and approved by the University this includes for example but is not limited to, College Royal, Take Your Kids to Work day, High School Co-op programs, Day Programs and Camps. |