Workplace Violence Prevention Program

Any person who finds themselves or others to be at risk of imminent danger should summon immediate assistance by contacting:
On Campus:
Office of Campus Safety
Extension:  2400
Direct line: 905.721.3211
Code Blue Stations

Off Campus:
Durham Regional Police Service
911 (emergency)
905.579.1520 (non-emergency)

Ontario Tech University is committed to reducing the risk of violence in the workplace and protecting its workers via this comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Program.

The Policy Against Violence in the Workplace is to prevent Workplace Violence through proactive measures, and to ensure that the University effectively addresses and responds to Reports of Workplace Violence in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Human Rights Code.

The Against Violence in the Workplace Procedure is to establish a dispute resolution framework for the handling of Reports of Workplace Violence; ensuring the University effectively addresses and responds to these Reports with legislative obligations.

Risk Assessments
The purpose of the assessments is to gather information to identify risk factors that have the potential to cause harm, evaluate those risks, and identify existing controls and measures in place to mitigate risks.  The Workplace Violence Risk Assessments are conducted by an Assessment Team made up of representatives from Environmental Health and Safety, the Office of Risk Management, the Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability (OCIS) and department representatives as available.  The Joint Health and Safety Committee will be advised of the results of the Workplace Violence Risk Assessments.    

Training and Awareness
Within the first four weeks of hire, all employees are required to complete the Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention module.

Workplace Violence and De-escalation Training is also available.  Please contact wellnessatwork@ontariotechu.ca to inquire.