Contact us
General inquiries:
Email: ohs@uvic.ca
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.
Jaclyn Davidson, Associate Director
Provides leadership and coordination with university research safety programs, including senior biosafety officer role; and management support to the OHSE department.
Elizabeth Errington, Administration Manager
Responsible for WorkSafeBC claims administration; departmental finances, website, training and projects; safety committees and research safety support.
Troy Hasanen, OHSE Consultant
UVic Radiation Safety Officer. Responsible for ionizing radiation and x-ray equipment; and laboratory safety including training and chemical inventory system. General research safety support for the school of Earth & Ocean Sciences and department of Physics & Astronomy.
Paraskevi Lagaditis, OHSE Consultant
UVic Laser Safety Officer. Responsible for class 3B and 4 lasers; and laboratory safety including WHMIS, fumehoods, and special chemical hazards. General research safety support for the departments of Chemistry, Biology and faculty of Engineering.
Amanda Muench, OHSE Consultant
Responsible for field research and field school safety, boating safety and wilderness first aid; and environmental programs including pollution prevention, laboratory sustainability and regulatory reporting.
Graham Rhodes, OHSE Consultant
Hearing Conservation Officer. Responsible for occupational hygiene program, including indoor air quality, campus smoke-free program, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and shop safety.
Jason Serpa, OHSE Consultant
UVic Biosafety Officer. Responsible for biosafety, biosafety cabinet certifications and medical surveillance. General research safety support for the department of Biochemistry & Microbiology and Island Medical Program.
Gavin St. Michael, OHSE Consultant
Responsible for travel safety and hazardous waste management. General safety support for first aid, violence prevention and hazmat response plans.