Contact us

General inquiries:

Email:
Phone: 250-721-8971
Fax: 250-721-6359

Mailing address:

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
Canada

Courier or in-person address:

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty Road
Sedgewick Building, room B130
Victoria BC V8P 5C2
Canada

Andy Mavretic, Director

Provides overall direction and leadership to the OHSE department and the university's health and safety programs.  

Elizabeth Errington, Administrative Coordinator

Responsible for WorkSafeBC claims administration; departmental finances, website and training; safety committee inquiries; and research safety support.

David Morgan, WorkSafe Consultant

Responsible for WorkSafeBC remain at work/return to work program, and primary contact for related medical and rehabilitation services.

Jaclyn Davidson, OHSE Consultant

UVic Biosafety Officer. Responsible for biosafety program and medical surveillance. First point of contact for all projects, training and regulatory requirements of PHAC and CFIA; and general research safety support for the department of Biochemistry & Microbiology and Island Medical Program.

Troy Hasanen, OHSE Consultant

UVic Radiation Safety Officer. Responsible for ionizing radiation, x-ray equipment and chemical safety.  First point of contact for projects, training and regulatory requirements of CNSC; and general research safety support for the School of Earth & Ocean Sciences and department of Physics & Astronomy.

Vivian Lagaditis, OHSE Consultant

Responsible for laboratory and laser safety programs.  First point of contact for projects, training and regulatory requirements for Class 3B and 4 lasers, WHMIS and fume hoods; and general research safety support for the departments of Chemistry and Biology.

Amanda Muench, OHSE Consultant

Responsible for environmental programs including hazardous waste management, pollution prevention and laboratory sustainability.  First point of contact for projects, training and regulatory requirements related to boating safety and related field research activities; and general research safety support for the faculty of Engineering.

Graham Rhodes, OHSE Consultant

Responsible for occupational hygiene program including indoor air quality, respirators, hearing protection, shop safety, and related compliance activities and training; and campus Smoke-free program support.

Gavin St. Michael, OHSE Consultant

Responsible for hazardous materials program including emergency plans, communications and spill response coordination; and biosafety support.  First point of contact for biosafety cabinet certifications, and general research safety support for Animal Care Services.

Victoria Burdett-Coutts, Diving Safety Officer

Responsible for scientific diving program; first point of contact for scientific diving projects and training.