Contact us
General inquiries
- email: ohs@uvic.ca
- phone: 250-721-8971
- fax: 250-721-6359
Mailing address
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8V 2Y2
Canada
In-person or courier address
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty Road, Sedgewick Building B130
Victoria BC V8P 5C2
Canada
OHSE staff
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 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.
Chelsea Cutler
OHSE Consultant
Responsible for research and laboratory safety support and hazardous waste management. General research safety support for the department of Biology.
Troy Hasanen
OHSE Consultant
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 department of Physics & Astronomy and the school of Earth & Ocean Sciences.
Paraskevi Lagaditis
OHSE Consultant
Laser Safety Officer. Responsible for class 3B and 4 lasers; and laboratory safety including WHMIS, fume hoods, and special chemical hazards. General research safety support for the department of Chemistry and faculty of Engineering & Computer Science.
Amanda Muench
OHSE Consultant
Responsible for field activities and off-campus programs, marine vessel safety, wilderness first aid; and environmental programs including pollution prevention, laboratory sustainability and regulatory reporting.
Graham Rhodes
OHSE Consultant
Responsible for occupational hygiene program, including indoor air quality, campus smoke-free program, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and shop safety.
Jason Serpa
OHSE Consultant
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.
Diving Safety Officer
UVic's diving safety officer is responsible for all aspects of the scientific diving program including training, project review and compliance.