• Occupational Health & Safety
  • Welcome
  • About Us
  • Legislative Compliance & Program Development
  • Roles and Responsibilities
• Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees
  • About Humber College JOHSCs
  • North Campus JOHSC
  • Lakeshore Campus JOHSC
  • International Graduate School JOHSC
• Training Programs
  • Overview
  • Employee Health & Safety Training - Worker Session
  • Employee Health & Safety Training - Supervisor Training
  • Student Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training
  • WHMIS
  • Ergonomics at Home Webinar
• OHS Programs and Services
  • Accident Reporting and Investigation
    • Overview
    • Accident Reporting and Investigation Procedure
    • Reporting Work-Related Injuries
    • Factors to Consider During an Accident or Near Miss Investigation
    • Appendix A
    • Hazard Reporting Form
  • General Safety
    • Overview
    • Ladder Safety
    • Classroom Safety
    • Office Safety
  • Hazardous Materials
    • Hazardous Materials Overview
    • Hazardous (Chemical) Waste Disposal Procedure
    • Hazardous Materials Spill Procedure
    • WHMIS Procedure
    • Biomedical Waste Disposal Guideline
  • Indoor Air Quality Procedure
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Scented Product Guidelines
  • Smoke-Free Campus
    • About and FAQ
    • Smoking Cessation Resources for Employees
    • Wellness Resources
  • Student Unpaid Work Placement: Workplace Insurance Coverage - MAESD
  • Work Refusal Procedure
  • Working Alone
  • Workplace Assessments
  • Workplace Violence Prevention
  • WSIB Claims & Return to Work
    • Overview
    • Return to Work
• COVID-19 & Other Respiratory Illnesses Information
  • COVID-19 Measures
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• News and Announcements
  • Overview

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What type of screening for COVID should I complete prior to coming to campus?

If you have symptoms of illness or test positive for COVID-19, complete Ontario's Self-Assessment prior to coming onto Humber premises.  Follow the measures for self-isolation, self-monitoring and/or masking.

 

What should I do if I start having symptoms or test positive for COVID?

• Please stay home if you are not well.
• Any individual who is experiencing symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19 is to take the Ontario’s self-assessment and to follow the recommended measures, including those for self-isolation, self-monitoring and masking.
• Any individual who is already onsite and begins to exhibit symptoms is to leave the premises immediately, and follow the steps outlined above.
• If ill and required to self-isolate, students and employees are to follow standard processes for notifying their professors or managers.
• Employees who believe they have a campus-acquired case of COVID-19 are to notify Occupational Health and Safety at occhealth@humber.ca.  

 

Do I need to have a negative COVID test before I return to work?

• A negative COVID test is not required to return to in-person work.
• Complete the self-isolation period recommended on Ontario’s self-assessment tool. In most cases, this allows you to end your self-isolation if you have no fever, your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms) and you have no new or worsening symptoms.  You may have residual symptoms when you return to work. 
• When your self-isolation is completed, whether you have symptoms or not, you are to wear a well-fitted mask in all public settings (including on campus) for 10 days from the start of your symptoms. These requirements are provided on the self-assessment tool.

 

Do I need to wear a mask at Humber?

• Humber is a mask-friendly environment, the College strongly encourages everyone to wear a mask while in public and indoor settings, including on college premises.
• Respect is mandatory. We ask that all community members respect the choice of others to wear or not wear a mask.
• It is recommended that the mask worn should be a medical one (e.g., surgical, N95/KN95), or a three-layer cloth mask. Masks should be well-fitting and of high quality.
• For those who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have COVID or other respiratory symptoms, public health recommendations include the use of a well-fitted mask in all public settings, including on campus, for a period of 10 days from the start of the illness.
• Humber will continue to monitor and review all public health guidance and government directives for changes to mask requirements.

 

Will Humber provide masks?

Some departments and faculties may make available medical masks at front service desks based on supplies.  If they are a requirement of your job, your manager will provide you with masks.  Please discuss this with your manager.

 

As a supervisor, do I need to notify other employees if someone on my team has COVID-19?

Such disclosures are confidential; be diligent about protecting personal health information.  The employee who is positive can choose to share this information with those they may have been in close contact with.  All individuals should continue to be vigilant and continue to self-monitor for symptoms using the Ontario self-assessment tool.  If there is a possibility of onsite transmission, please notify Occupational Health and Safety at occhealth@humber.ca. 

 

If I have health and safety concerns about working on campus or working remotely, who should I contact?

Please inform your manager of any health and safety concerns you have. Your safety is a top priority whether you are working on-campus or working from home. Your manager will respond to your concerns, and will consult with Occupational Health and Safety, if needed. In addition to talking to your manager about your concerns, you can also contact Occupational Health and Safety (healthandsafety@humber.ca) or the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee if you have any concerns.