Athabasca University Policy Manual

Athabasca University Policy

Award for Health and Safety Excellence (AHSE)

Policy Sponsor:	Vice President, Finance & Administration
Policy Contact:	Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
Policy Number:	160 004
Effective Date:	April 18, 2011
Approval Group:	Executive Group
Approval Date:	April 18, 2011
Review Date:	This policy is to be reviewed annually.

Purpose
This distinguished award recognizes leadership and excellence in proactive and preventive health, safety, wellness and environmental initiatives by Athabasca University (AU) employees.
Definitions
Environment:	Conditions as they relate to external ecological surroundings
HSE:	Includes health, safety, wellness and environment
Policy Statements
The AHSE is awarded annually to up to two staff members or teams in recognition of excellence for achievements in HSE initiatives. Award recipients will be honored at the Employee Recognition Event held each fall.
AHSE award recipients receive:
A certificate of recognition for each staff member or team member. Employee or team framed and inscribed photograph to be displayed at AU Athabasca for the year of the award. Recognition (name/year of award) on the AHSE plaque displayed at AU Athabasca that lists past and present award winners. A professional development contribution of $2000.00 administered by Financial Services and used within established professional development fund guidelines. In the event of more than one award recipient, funds will be pro-rated between individual staff members and/or amongst team members of 4 or less. Team members of 5 or greater will receive a lump sum to be used for professional development as a whole amongst the team.
The AHSE Review Committee will inform award nominators and nominees of the nominations once the Committee has reached a final decision on the award.
Applicable Legislation and Regulations
Award qualification is based on exemplary leadership and proactive initiatives found in accordance with:
Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation(s) and Code(s) Provincial Workers’ Compensation Act(s) Industry Recommended Practices and Standards Health and Wellness Advocacy Associations Environmental Stewardship Councils Environmental Advocacy Associations
Related References, Policies, Procedures and Forms
Award for Health and Safety Excellence Procedure
Award for Health and Safety Excellence Application Form (word)
History
Executive Group, April 18, 2011 (Approved)

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