Announcements

NAOSH Day 5: Friday May 11, 2012
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May 11, 2012
May 11, 2012

Scent-Related Issues in the Humber Workplace

Increasing Awareness on Scent-sitivities

Fragrances are found in a wide range of products, including perfume, cologne, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hairspray, air fresheners, and cleaning agents. Although it is a personal choice to use fragrances, fragrance chemicals are by their very nature shared. Exposure to fragrance chemicals in scented products can trigger health reactions in susceptible individuals such as those with conditions such as asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities.

What Can You Do To Help?

It is important to understand that some of the people in the College workplace may have a sensitivity to scented products. If you use scented products, use them sparingly or consider using unscented alternatives. A general guideline is that the scent should not be detectable more than an arm’s length away from the user. Be considerate and respectful when a scent issue or concern is raised.

If You React to Fragrance Chemicals . . .

If you experience health effects or discomfort from exposure to scented products used by a particular individual, you may wish to approach that person directly. Let them know in a cordial and respectful manner that you react to fragrances and ask for their cooperation in avoiding or minimizing the use of the fragrance. If you are uncomfortable about approaching the individual, discuss the issue with your manager.

If You Are Approached About the Scented Product You Wear . . .

If an employee, student or supervisor informs you that the scented product that you use is a problem and asks that you reduce its use, or not use it at all, you may initially feel hurt, puzzled or annoyed. Understand that it is not about you as a person or about your choice of fragrance but it is about the effect the fragrance chemicals are having on others. Discuss the issue in an open and respectful manner, and work with cooperation and understanding towards a satisfactory resolution.

Further details on Humber’s guidelines for scent in the workplace can be found by clicking here.

 

As promised, today’s announcement offers the opportunity to win some great Humber prizes. Click on the link below, answer a few questions about the NAOSH Week topics which were profiled in the Communique this week, and enter your name for a chance to win!

CLICK HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

 

NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).
More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca.

HR Services | Health and Safety Services
www.hrs.humber.ca/safety

 

NAOSH Day 4: Thursday May 10, 2012
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May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012

Ladder Safety

Portable ladders are used in the Humber workplace as well as at home to accomplish a variety of tasks. Injuries associated with ladder use include falling off a ladder, tripping over a ladder, or being struck by materials falling from a ladder.

Ladder accidents are preventable! At work, your supervisor will review ladder safety with you. Whether at work or at home, be mindful of the risks involved with ladder use. Below are some general ladder safety recommendations. 

Before using a portable ladder:

  • Inspect the ladder. Ensure that it has non slip feet, and that there are no broken, loose or missing parts. If the ladder is damaged, tag it as such and take it out of service.
     
  • Inspect the area where the ladder is being used for hazards. For example, are there dangers due to uneven surfaces, falling materials or electrical wires? In aisles, or areas where there may be the danger of traffic, have someone hold the ladder, cordon off the area or post a warning sign.
     
  • Ensure that the rungs are clear of debris and that you are wearing appropriate footwear. 

When using a portable ladder:

  • Ensure that the ladder is on firm, level footing.
     
  • When using a step ladder, make sure the legs are fully expanded with the braces locked.
  • Never stand on the top platform, or pail shelf of a step ladder. Your knees should not be above the top platform.
     
  • When using an extension ladder follow the 4:1 rule: for every 4 feet of rise, the base of the ladder should be one foot away from the support it is resting against.
  • Face the ladder when ascending or descending, maintaining three point contact.
     
  • Hoist materials, or attach them to a belt. Do not carry materials in your hands.
     
  • Keep the centre of your body within the side rails. Stretching beyond the side rails could cause the ladder to slip.
     
  • Do not use a step ladder as an extension ladder.
     


Thank you for reviewing this information. Remember that tomorrow’s message will offer the opportunity to win prizes!


HR Services | Health and Safety Services
www.hrs.humber.ca/safety

NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).
More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

 

 

LAS Conference: Call for Papers - Deadline for Entries - TODAY!
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May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012

Third Annual Humber Liberal Arts and Sciences Conference

September 28 - 29, 2012
North Campus

The term “culture” is used in many different contexts, but we can speak of culture as learned patterns of knowledge, belief, and behavior that are shared and which enable a group of people to make sense of life. Culture, however, can often contribute to tension and conflict, both within a group and between different groups. The role that culture plays in generating social, political and economic crises has long been studied by academics. But concerns about how culture factors into contemporary problems in these areas has become a matter of increasingly intense public debate. There are a number of current controversies surrounding culture: the American “culture wars” between conservatives and progressives on issues such as same-sex marriage and immigration, which are also reflected in debates about reasonable accommodation of cultural difference in other liberal democratic countries; the cultures that are forming through new social media and the impact they are having on society, economics, and politics; the argument that there are intractable cultural differences between the West and Islam, or the West and China; the concern that socially embedded “cultures of entitlement” will block necessary political and economic reform in North America and Europe; and the alarming recognition that a globalized “culture of consumption” continues to cause irreversible environmental damage. The question of how to modify, reform, or even revolutionize cultural perspectives such that they can respond to these types of issues has perhaps never seemed more pressing.

And yet, as researchers and theorists who study this culture factor well know, culture is not simply a lens that can be replaced when it has become cracked. There is no culturally neutral zone from which to analyze or act on culture itself, even if one is tempted to judge it as dysfunctional or outdated. In this way, culture is not simply an object of study; rather, the discourses involved in the study of culture require constant interpretation, scrutiny, and reinterpretation.

This conference invites disciplinary and multidisciplinary papers that look at culture and its relation to economics, technology, psychology, law, politics, religion, social policy, sociology, anthropology, history, postcolonial theory, fine and performing arts, music, film, literature, language, education, media studies, architecture and design, environmental studies, gender studies, queer studies, critical race theory, pedagogy, and philosophy. Papers and panels may be issue or case-study based, or focused on theoretical and methodological issues.

Proposals for individual papers, panels or workshops should be submitted by Friday, May 18, 2012. Click here to for the proposal form.

Proposals should be approximately 250-500 words in length and include a description of all presentation requirements (AV, etc.). Please submit proposals by email to LASConference@humber.ca.

 

Updated: LinX Lounge is Open for the Summer with a New Menu!
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May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012

SummerLinXous now on. New menu and great atmosphere!  

Please click here to view the full new menu.

LinX is open for the Summer from 12 noon - 8 p .m. 

For more information, please contact:
Christopher Shimoji
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5409
Daniela Trozzolo
Phone:  416.675.6622 ext. 4856

Melanie Sifton, Director – Humber Arboretum
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May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012

Effective June 18, 2012, Melanie Sifton, Director – Humber Arboretum, will be leaving Humber to accept a new position as Vice President – Horticulture and Facilities at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York.

During her three years at Humber, Melanie has been a passionate advocate on behalf of the Arboretum. She has significantly raised the profile of the Arboretum both within Humber and with the external community. Under her direction the Arboretum and the Centre for Urban Ecology have won numerous awards. The Centre for Urban Ecology is the first in Ontario to be awarded a Platinum Certification level from the new provincial EcoCentres program.

Melanie is an avid environmentalist and brought this enthusiasm to everything she did. She pushed the boundaries of sustainability in the Arboretum and ensured it’s participation as one of only two Ontario sites in the pilot project for the U.S. based Sustainable Landscape Initiative (SITES). This commits the Arboretum to a variety or preservation and restoration goals.

Melanie developed several partnerships between the Arboretum and the academic schools, notably with the School of Hospitality, Recreationa and Tourism growing herbs for the Humber Room, and with the School of Health Sciences in the Early Childhood Education program where the arboretum served as a natural play area. The most natural partnership was with the Landscape Technician program, in which Melanie also taught for one year. However Melanie was an advisor and mentor to the students of many programs in the School of Applied Technology, from Interior Design to Sustainable Energy and Building Technology.

We wish Melanie well on her future endeavors, and are proud of the contribution she has made to Humber and the School of Applied Technology.

 For reception information, please click here. 

Camp Choice Summer Camps - July & August 2012
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May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012

 



Click here to view/print a registration form.

Included:

  • Hands-on workshops
  • Games & activities
  • Fun & energetic staff
  • Camp t-shirt
  • Lunch on Friday

Sample Schedule:

  • 9 a.m. - Workshop
  • 10:3 0a.m. - Activity
  • 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. - Workshop
  • 3 p.m. - Activity

Sessions (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

  • July 3 - 6*
  • July 9 - 13
  • July 16 - 20
  • July 23 - 27
  • July 30 - August 3
  • August 7 - 10*
  • August 13 - 17
  • Extended Care Available (a.m./p.m.)

Register Now! 416.674.2472 or online.

For more information, please contact: Jessica Shrieve
Email: campchoice@humber.ca
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 4541
 

Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology Summer Camp 2012
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May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012

 

We welcome all 5-13 year olds! Leader-in-training ages 14-15

One week, two week and nine day options available.

Camp begins  on Monday, July 3, 2012

Cost: $205 for one week
$270 for nine day
$280 for two week.
Before and after care available.

For more information, please call 416.675.5009 or email us.

Visit us online, friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
 

NAOSH Day 3: Reporting Workplace Injuries
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May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012

Humber is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff and endeavors to reduce workplace risks that may lead to accidents and personal injury. In the unfortunate circumstance that a work related accident does occur, it is important to know how to respond. The information below outlines the first steps involved in injury treatment and reporting.

INJURY TREATMENT:

  1. If you are injured during the course of your work, obtain medical attention:
  • Humber’s Health Centres, located in A107 (North) and H206 (Lakeshore), will provide first aid treatment as well as advise whether additional assessment and treatment should be obtained from a doctor or other health care provider.
  • If you require assistance outside of Health Centre hours, or if emergency medical services (EMS) are required, contact Security at one of the numbers listed below. Security guards are trained in first aid, and can also contact EMS if required.
    • 416-675-6622 ext. 4000 (for emergencies)
    • 416-675-8500 (for non-emergencies)

If EMS has already been contacted, inform Security. Security is best equipped to direct EMS to the location on campus where they are needed.

  • If you are at a location where neither the Health Centre nor Security services are available, seek care from an outside provider such as a local urgent care clinic or family doctor. Obtain a doctor’s note and provide this to your supervisor.
  1. Inform your supervisor of all work-related injuries as soon as possible.
  2. Maintain ongoing communication with your supervisor, Health & Safety Services, and if necessary the WSIB, during your recovery period.

INJURY REPORTING:

  •  The Health Centre and/or Security will complete and forward a report to Health & Safety Services.
  • Once advised of an injury, Supervisors are to complete an Accident Reporting and Investigation Form and fax it to Health & Safety Services at: 416.675.4708 within 24 hours. Health & Safety Services will use the information on this form to complete the WSIB Form 7 as well as determine if additional investigation of the incident is necessary.

All injuries which occur on Humber property, or occur during work-related off campus activities, must be reported to Health & Safety Services.

Thank you for reviewing this information. Tomorrow’s message will focus on Ladder Safety, and remember that Friday’s message will offer the opportunity to win prizes!

HR Services | Health and Safety Services

NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).
More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

 

 

Books and DVDs for the Summer
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May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012

Looking for books and DVDs to enjoy during the summer months?

Faculty are encouraged to take advantage of extended loan periods from Humber Libraries.

No due dates to worry about!

Don’t forget that we carry award-winning authors, travel guides, cookbooks, and more!

To see our latest additions to the collection click here.
 

 

Elaine Popp - Associate Vice-President, Academic Operations
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May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elaine Popp as Associate Vice-President Academic Operations, effective September 1, 2012.

Prior to joining Humber, Elaine completed her Ph.D. in Biology, at York University, with a specialization in Human and Exercise Physiology. Her graduate research involved the examination of mitochondrial formation in heart muscle under various physiological perturbations, including hyperthyrodism and senescence. During her doctoral studies, Elaine was the recipient of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Graduate Research Scholarship and was awarded L'Ecole Polytechnique Memorial Scholarship.

Elaine joined Humber in 2002, as a Program Coordinator responsible for designing and launching the Fitness & Health Promotion program. In 2007, she transitioned to the position of Associate Dean for the School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism. From 2007 to 2010, Elaine also acted as the Program Head for The University of Guelph-Humber's Kinesiology degree program.

 During her time at Humber, Elaine has participated in a variety of committees. These have included the Degree Council, the Research Ethics Board, the Research Council, the Degree Breadth Task Force (co-chair), the Degree Breadth Approval Committee, the Academic Computing Committee (interim chair), the Technology Council, the Orientation Steering Committee, the SIRF Adjudication Committee, the Guelph-Humber Research Grant Fund Committee, and the Guelph-Humber Academic Management Advising Committee.

 As Associate Vice President, Academic Operations, Elaine’s responsibilities will include chairing a variety of committees, including the Academic Policy Framework Committee, the Academic Computing Committee, the Research Ethics Board, and the Degree Breadth Committee. In addition, she will manage academic support and analysis as these relate to various data sets including Key Performance Indicators and Student Feedback Questionnaires. The role will develop over the course of the fall semester.

Please join me in congratulating Elaine.


Michael Hatton

Michael Hatton
Vice-President, Academic

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