Please be advised that Parking Lot 15 at North Campus will be closed on May 14-15 due to a scheduled craning operation.

All staff who normally use this lot are asked to park in an alternative lot for the day. Signage will be in place, and access will be restricted for safety.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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.

May is designated as Building Safety Month in Ontario and is intended to bring awareness to the Ontario Building Code and other requirements aimed at ensuring a healthy and safe indoor environment for all.  

At Humber, the Capital Development and Facilities Management (CDFM) department is responsible for the maintenance and development of Humber property. The Facilities Management team is responsible for providing a safe, clean, healthy, and well-maintained campus environment. The Capital Development team is responsible for new construction and renovation projects. The entire CDFM team plays a significant role in maintaining a safe and healthy campus and can assist with maintaining adequate ventilation, cleaning up of spills, snow removal, equipment procurement and repairs, ensuring renovations are safely completed and in compliance with the Ontario Building Code, and so much more. Building safety is not just specific to the CDFM team. We all play a role by ensuring our buildings and workstations are clean, tidy, and safe, and by maintaining good storage and housekeeping practices.

May is also designated as Electrical Safety Month to bring awareness to the importance of electrical safety in the workplace and at home. Electricity is vital to many jobs, but it can pose a significant risk. Electrical safety goes hand-in-hand with building safety. While the CDFM department oversees major electrical work on campus to ensure safety, below are some safety tips for our workstations:

• Inspect cords/plugs for wear and tear. Do not use damaged cords.
• Do not overload outlets.
• Keep cords away from heat and water.
• Do not place cords under carpets, across doorways or walkways, or in places where they may be a tripping hazard.
• Report defects to your supervisor or to CDFM.

For any assistance with issues involving buildings, facilities, outdoor grounds, or electrical-related defects, call extension 4444 during regular work hours, or submit a work order online via the Archibus system. Please visit the Capital Development & Facilities Management website for more information.

For after-hours issues (e.g. water leaks, icy walkways, etc.), contact Public Safety at 416.675.8500. For emergencies (e.g. flooding), contact Public Safety at 416.675.4008.

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

Let’s imagine that it’s your first day on the job. On your first day, you're introduced to Sam. Sam shares a story of how she was preparing for an important meeting when she noticed water leaking through the roof. Since she had completed her employee safety awareness training, she knew right away who to report the issue to. She also identified nearby electrical appliances that could be safely shut off and alerted colleagues so that no one was harmed. As a result, everyone was safe, and the issue was resolved before lunch.

As you listen, you realize that health and safety training isn’t just a formality but is vital for a strong safety culture. All employees must take Humber’s Health and Safety Awareness training, and supervisors are additionally required to take Humber’s Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness training.

In certain roles, job-specific training courses may also be required. If you’re curious about Humber’s health and safety training courses, visit Occupational Training Programs page on our website. The following are some examples:

• Do you spend most of your time at a desk? Check out our comprehensive Office Ergonomics Training Resources.
• Working with chemicals? You need to complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training.
• Do you often move or handle objects (e.g. carts, boxes)? Manual Materials Handling Training can teach you techniques and strategies that help prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
• Want to use ladders? You’ll need Ladder Safety Training.

If you have any questions about training or are required to complete job-specific safety training, please email healthandsafety@humber.ca.

Vanessa’s leadership was never just about teaching. It was about elevating, inspiring, and opening doors for the next generation of designers. Her passion and dedication left a lasting mark on everyone she worked with. This award celebrates her legacy and supports emerging interior decorators and designers who embody the same values of leadership, generosity, and excellence.

To honour Vanessa’s legacy, this scholarship will ensure that her passion for student success continues, providing support and opportunity to those who strive, as she did, to push boundaries and make a meaningful impact in the field of design. Although she is no longer with us, her influence will live on through the students in which she so deeply believed.

Help us carry her mission forward. Your donation will support and empower the next generation of designers!

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