News

2020


May

Safety and Health Week

Together we can create safe workplaces The Office of the Chief Risk Officer is celebrating Safety and Health Week formerly known as (North American Occupational Safety and Health) week, May 3-9, 2020. COVID-19 has changed the way we do things, but safety and health week can still be celebrated virtually, in ways that don’t involve large gatherings or personal contact. 

2016


May

2015 Annual Report

The OCRO has releases its 2015 annual report with highlights of the past year. You can .

January

OCRO holds information session on Weapons Policy

Memorial University  introduced a new university-wide Weapons Policy in 2015 and the OCRO is holding information sessions on each campus to answer any questions you may have. The next session will be held in Friday, Feb. 26 in PE-2001 (Physical Education) at 10 a.m.

2015


December

Seeking feedback on ERM policy

Memorial University is seeking feedback on a university-wide risk policy currently in consultation. 

October

Memorial holds its first Safety Summit

“It is so important for us to lead from the top down to establish a culture of health and safety at the university.”

September

The Assessment and Care Protocol for Disturbing, Threatening or Violent Behaviour

Disturbing, threatening or violent behaviour. Do you know how to recognize these behaviours? What would you do?

June

Insurance guide

Wondering if you're covered?

May

New Weapons Policy gets Board approval

Memorial University has introduced a new university-wide Weapons Policy. At its meeting in December 2014, Vice-Presidents Council endorsed a policy draft and released it to the university community for consultation. Consultation was also conducted with Memorial’s student unions, local and provincial law enforcement as well as the Senior Academic and Administrators Group. On May 7, final approval on the policy was given by the Board of Regents.

April

In a heartbeat

Memorial is one step closer to being able to save lives after a SCA. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will be installing 60 additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in buildings around campus. “In terms of first aid equipment the AED would be the most valuable piece of equipment to have. AEDs do save lives.”

March

OCRO releases its first annual report.

"Universities by our very nature are risk takers. Whether it is cutting edge research and technology, participating in clinical drug trials, or putting our knowledge, expertise and reputation out in the public domain on a regular basis, there is an element of risk in everything we do. The challenge is managing our risks to an acceptable level to ensure the university community, and those we serve, can reap the benefits and rewards that come from these endeavors."

February

Have car, will travel: Memorial introduces one solution to the parking woes

Memorial has just partnered with Student CarShare; a service that’s available on many other university campuses across the country.

2014


December

On duty for charity: CEP officers win award for their volunteer work

"We meet so many people from all over the world and develop relationships with them, but most of all I like when I get a thank-you, a high five or a hug from someone I helped.”

Award for emergency planning

Memorial University’s Office of Emergency Management received a prestigious award recently. The Canadian Association of the Chiefs of Police (CACP) presented the group with the CACP/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness.