Machine shop student with safety glasses, face shield and ear plugs
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is committed to conducting all activities in a way that protects the health and safety of students. The Institute strives to provide safe tools, materials, equipment, and processes for learning and working by meeting all applicable occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
BCIT’s goal is to maintain an incident-free, healthy environment in which to work and learn. The Safety Manual outlines the Safety Management Program, which describes procedures for addressing safety-related issues in offices, laboratories, and other learning environments. This program is intended to supplement applicable Institute policies and municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and regulations; it does not replace them.
BCIT is committed to taking all reasonable steps to prevent injuries to students at its facilities. Students are expected to follow established safe work procedures and are encouraged to take an active role in creating a safe, productive learning environment.
A strong safety culture depends on shared responsibility. No safety program can succeed without the commitment of management, employees, and students. Because not every situation can be anticipated, each individual is responsible for understanding their activities, staying alert, exercising good judgment, and using common sense to work and study safely.
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