Individuals working in environmentally sensitive areas or with potentially hazardous materials must be given appropriate supervision, instruction and training prior to undertaking work. When potentially harmful conditions arise or are discovered, the administrative head of unit is responsible for notifying individuals who might be affected and keeping them aware of efforts to correct the situation. The Manager, Environmental Programs ensures that consultations with the campus and surrounding communities about the state of compliance and progress toward it take place. Definitions Administrative head of unit means a Director of a service unit, a Head of an academic department, a Director of a centre, institute or school, a Principal of a college, the Coordinator of Health Sciences, a Dean, an Associate Vice President, the Registrar, the University Librarian, a Vice President or the President. Due diligence means the care a reasonable person would take, having regard to all the circumstances and information about which that person knew or ought to have known.
Environment means the biophysical conditions under which people or things live or are developed.
Environmental audit means a systematic, objective method of identifying and verifying that laws, regulations, procedures and University guidelines for environmental, health, occupational hygiene, safety and emergency preparedness standards are being followed. The examination involves analysis, testing and confirmation of procedures and practices. University community means all persons associated with The University of British Columbia, including students, members of faculty and staff, visitors, contractors, suppliers, tenants, and users of facilities. The University of British Columbia .