Policy

Animals On Campus Protocol

1 SUBJECT

This Protocol identifies the conditions under which Animals are permitted to be brought onto University grounds and in buildings by individuals for personal use. 

2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Protocol is to:

2.1 manage the presence of animals on University grounds to maintain sanitation and health regulations as well as to reduce the risk of injury to animals, University community members and the public;

Sick leave provides continued University income to employees who cannot perform their work due to illness, injury or medical emergency.

Effective: September 2000
Reviewed: June 2017
Revised: June 2017
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk

Applicable Legislation

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990
O. Reg. 213/91 19941 (as amended), Constuction Projects
O. Reg. 851 R.R.O. 1990 (as amended), Industrial Establishments

Effective Date: September 2000
Review Date: June 2023
Revision Date:  June 2023
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Applicable Legislation:

Nuclear Safety and Control Act and Regulations:

Effective: September 2000
Reviewed: June 2023
Revised: June 2023
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990, Sections 25 to 28
O. Reg. 851, R.R.O. 1990, Industrial Establishments, 79, 127, 128(2)(b), 130, 137, 138
O. Reg. 833/90 Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents, Sections 3,7, and Schedule [1]

Relevant Standards:

Canadian Standards Association (CSA):
Z94.4-93 (R1997): Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators
Z180.1-M85: Compressed Breathing Air and Systems

Effective: September 2000
Reviewed: June 2023
Revised: June 2023
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990, 

Applicability:                                                           

This policy applies to all University employees (faculty and staff) at the Guelph Campus, Ridgetown Campus and Research Stations. 

Applicable Legislation:

O. Reg. 851, R.R.O. 1990, Industrial Establishments, Sections 13, 14, 15, 20
O. Reg. 213/91, Construction Projects, Sections 85, 86
O. Reg. 145/00, Regulation to Amend O.Reg. 213/91

Relevant Standard:

Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 419/86)

Intent:

To promote the use and maintenance of barriers, covers, and guardrails for workplace safety.

Effective:  September 2000
Reviewed:  June 2023
Revised:  June 2023
Signature/Position: Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Applicable Legislation:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), R.S.O. 1990.

Applicability:

This policy applies to all University of Guelph employees (faculty, staff), students, volunteers and visitors involved in the organizing and/or participation in off-campus activities and travel related to sanctioned off-campus activities of the University.

Applicable Legislation:

O. Reg.851, R.R.O. 1990, Industrial Establishments
O. Reg. 231/91, Construction Projects Sections 67,68,69
O. Reg. 145/00, Regulation to Amend O. Reg 213/91

Intent:

To reference prescribed requirements for personal safety in vehicular traffic control.