Article 28 - Health and Safety

Feb 27, 2006 2:10 PM

1. The School will be maintained in compliance with all applicable health and safety laws, rules and regulations having the force and effect of law.
2. The workplace will be cleaned at least once per week.  Areas used by Faculty and students will be swept every day. In specific instances or emergencies where the Instructor requests (through the Academic Department Director, when available) custodial services because of immediate health or safety requirements or concerns, they shall be provided promptly.
3. In the event that an Instructor believes that conditions in the classroom threaten their or their students’ health or safety, or prevent them from performing their instructional duties, the Instructor shall promptly notify the Academic Department Director, or other available Management representative, who will provide appropriate relief.  In an emergency situation the Instructor shall immediately evacuate the classroom.
4. The School will develop a contingency safety plan, including a building evacuation plan, to deal with fires, bomb threats, or other emergencies.  The plan shall be developed in consultation with the Union.
5. The School will maintain a security plan and install surveillance equipment designed to reduce the likelihood of theft in the Faculty workspaces.