Banff Centre has a Health and Safety program in place that follows these guiding principles:
If you are working with hazardous materials (solids, liquids, or gases), operating power tools, or doing rigging during your residency, inform yourself about safety requirements. A mandatory studio orientation by your facilitator/program delivery specialist covers health, safety, and studio equipment training prior to access.
You are responsible for understanding and following safe work practices (SWP), personal protective equipment (PPE), and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). You are required to supply your own approved safety footwear if requested by your department.
All accidents, incidents, or near-misses must be reported to your program coordinator or supervisor and an incident report completed. If needed, a WCB Report will also be completed; this must be submitted within 24 hours of an incident.
Ethical Conduct and Safe Disclosure Policy
Ethical Conduct and Safe Disclosure Procedure
Digital Privacy Statement | Digital Privacy Statement PDF
Violence and Harassment Policy
Violence and Harassment Procedure (under review)
Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Policy
Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Procedure (under review)
Banff Centre's Security Services handles complaint investigations, on-site escorts, first response in emergencies, and protection against fire, theft, vandalism, wildlife, and illegal activity. Security Services ensures compliance in illegal drug and alcohol legislation, addresses environmental concerns, and risk management.
Security Services has a partnership with the local police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and also assists the Parks Canada Warden Service in monitoring the activity and protection of wildlife.
Contact Security by dialling '0' or '7777' on any Banff Centre phone in the event of an emergency. Security is on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is here to assist you. You can also reach them on their 24 hour cell phone 403.760.0098.
For more information about policies and procedures, please contact the Policy Office:
Policy Office
Policy_Office@banffcentre.ca
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Box 1020, Stn. 43
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1H5 Canada