Welcome to Safety and Health Week! All week long, Occupational Health and Safety Services will be posting health and safety information in the Communiqué. Be sure to keep an eye on these posts, as there will be a chance to win a prize at the end of the week.

Your health, safety and well-being in the Humber workplace matters. Humber’s Well-being Strategy and Healthy You Hub was developed to help all members of the Humber community prioritize their overall well-being. Visit the Healthy You Hub for a variety of employee resources to assist with physical, mental, financial, and social health and well-being.

Physical activity can play a key role in our personal health and well-being. Remember that the use of the Athletic Centre is free for all employees. Humber’s fitness centres at both the North and Lakeshore campuses provide a wide variety of exercise options (including cardio and strength/conditioning). You may attend any of their fitness classes, ranging from cycling, fitness walks, boot camps, Zumba, yoga, and more. You can also sign up for personal training sessions with fully certified trainers at an additional cost. For more information on the fitness centres, including a schedule of fitness classes, please visit the Athletics webpage.

Lastly, Occupational Health and Safety Services encourages all employees to practice healthy behaviours at work and outside of the workplace. Small changes can have a substantial impact on your health and well-being. Consider the following:

• If you work at a computer workstation, take micro-breaks to split periods of prolonged sitting.
• Enjoy a relaxing activity during your lunchtime break.
• Eat healthy and nutritious meals.
• Take time for yourself outside of work and get plenty of rest.

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Part-time Support Staff Bulletin Update - CEC urges OPSEU to resolve negotiation stalemate through mediation" on its site. 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. The following information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “Enhancing Anticoagulation Continuing Professional Development with Experiential Learning” by Jeff Nagge, PharmD, Sherilyn Houle, PhD, Marie Lippens, MEd, Cynthia Richard, PhD, Rosemary Killeen, BScPhm, Brianna Bennett, MEd, Annik Bilodeau, PhD.

Abstract: 

This study aims to determine the value of including practical experiential learning in a continuing professional development (CPD) course primarily for pharmacists. The Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (MOAT) course blends self-paced online learning with experiential training in an anticoagulation clinic under expert supervision.

Read “Enhancing Anticoagulation Continuing Professional Development with Experiential Learning” on JIPE.ca.

About JIPE

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber Polytechnic. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

Welcome to Safety and Health Week! All week long, Occupational Health and Safety Services will be posting health and safety information in the Communiqué. Be sure to keep an eye on these posts, as there will be a chance to win a prize at the end of the week.

Most of us walk up and down the stairs or ramps on a daily basis. These can come with inherent risks that are not present with level surfaces. Consider the following tips next time you move along a staircase or ramp:

• Remain vigilant: avoid distractions, such as using your phone.
• Ensure you provide enough space to others and avoid rushing.
• Use the right-hand side of the ramp or staircase when possible.
• Use the handrails, particularly on staircases.
• Avoid carrying objects with both hands or carrying bulky items that block your vision. Use a cart or elevator in these situations.
• Wear sturdy and secure footwear and keep your laces tied.
• If outdoors, be cautious of environmental conditions such as rain, ice or snow.

At Humber, we've taken great care to design and install staircases and ramps that minimize the chances of injury. However, if you notice a slip or trip hazard, you can report it through one of the following methods:

• Call 416.675.6622 ext. 4444 (Capital Development & Facilities Management)
• Call 416.675.8500 (Public Safety’s non-emergency number).
• Use Public Safety’s Humber Guardian App to report a hazard or near miss tip.

For support on any health and safety issues, please notify Occupational Health and Safety Services at healthandsafety@humber.ca.