Occupational
Health and Safety
The School of Dentistry is committed to the health and safety of our people.
Everyone who works or learns here has a responsibility to themself and to each other to be safe in all we do.
The school has identified health and safety as a core value.
We are committed to ensuring the physical, cultural and psychological safety of our people.
The School's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Subcommittee
See what we've been working on
2023-2024 Annual Plan, Key Deliverables & Objectives
Contact us: denthhse@ualberta.ca
A Culture
of Care
of Care
& the School
of Dentistry
of Dentistry
"Creating a safe workplace environment across our One University requires specific attention to several factors. Safety involves not only the physical environment, but also cultural and psychological well-being, which are equally critical aspects of feeling safe in the workplace."
Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment (HRHSE) Culture of CareOur overall goal is "to empower U of A employees to own their safety performance and that of others so everyone can go home safely each day." HRHSE Culture of Care
Our Culture of Care: Safety Action Plan includes:
Departmental health, safety and environment leadership
Hazard assessment controls implementation and safe operating procedures
Training and competency
Inspections and equipment maintenance
Incident management
Emergency response
To learn more about the culture of care initiative, visit the HRHSE's Culture of Care: Safety Action Plan.