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NAOSH Week – Ergonomics and Exercise
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When:
May 6, 2020
Contact:
Occupational Health & Safety Services
Tel:
x5473
Email:
healthandsafety@humber.ca
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)

Is your couch, bedroom, or kitchen serving as your home “office” these days? Are you finding it challenging to work comfortably from home? Office safety and physical exercise are important topics for those working remotely. For our third day of NAOSH week, we are focusing on ergonomics of your home workstation and promoting physical activity!

Ergonomics

  • Check out the attached PROergonomics tip sheet to learn how to safely position your home office equipment.
  • Gather ways to maximize comfort at your workstation, by joining the next Ergonomics @ Home webinar on May 13. 
  • Check that your office electrical cords are not damaged, are not posing a tripping hazard, and are not overloading a power bar.
  • Prevent eye strain! Practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away, for 20 seconds. This helps to exercise the muscles in your eyes.
  • Consult with your manager if you have office equipment needs while working remotely.

Physical Activity

  • Attempt to get up and stretch for five minutes every hour. Changing positions and moving will help prevent muscle strain.
  • Try these simple workstation stretches you can do at your home office.
  • Visit @humberfitnessnorth for inspiration, activities, and challenges.
  • Schedule a workout into your day to help keep you refreshed and energized. YouTube has videos to spark new ideas!

If you find these resources to be helpful, we’d love to know! During NAOSH Week, share any positive changes you’ve made to improve your health and safety to healthandsafety@humber.ca to be entered in a draw to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

 

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1997. The goal during Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.  In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  For more information, go to www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

 

hrs.humber.ca/safety

There's Still Time to Help Students Affected by COVID-19
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When:
May 5, 2020
Contact:
Melissa Beauchamp
Tel:
x4137
Email:
melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca
Image of smiling student with Giving Tuesday message to support the SOS Fund

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow - a global day of generosity and unity, and a day for everyone to come together to give back to help those most impacted by COVID-19.

Many of our students are dealing with extra pressures and unforeseen expenses in these times of uncertainty, which is why we recently launched our Support our Students (SOS) Fund to help those impacted the most.

Even with the supports put forward to date, the need is still great. Click here to listen to Alexia's story to learn about the impact that your support can have, and how every dollar can truly make a difference for our struggling students.

And, with our match extended to May 14 - your donation today can have twice the impact and help even more students!

A big thank you to everyone who has supported the fund to date. Your generosity at a time like this is especially appreciated.

For more information about the SOS Fund or how you can help, contact Melissa Beauchamp at melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca.

Grow Anywhere – Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum
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When:
May 5, 2020
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Please view a land acknowledgement provided by Lynn Short 

The Humber Arboretum is excited to announce the launch of Grow Anywhere – Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum. As part of our ongoing commitment to support thriving nature, healthy communities, and world-ready citizens, our staff have been working remotely to curate and develop video content and other resources that will allow our community to connect with and learn about the natural world from anywhere with internet access. 

 Visit the new Grow Anywhere – Virtual Learning landing page on our website now to: 

  • Experience the thrill of an unusual backyard wildlife encounter
  • Learn about Ontario’s provincial tree, the Eastern white pine
  • Get tips on exploring nature as a family
  • Learn about composting and tree planting
  • Download colouring pages and activity guides
  • And submit your own questions to “Ask the Arb”

Coming up soon, you’ll also be able to explore survival skills, discover the music in nature, learn about the paths that led our staff to careers in nature, and much more.

While Grow Anywhere began in response to the need for social distancing, it is being developed with content that will be available for the long-term and will enhance the Arboretum’s in-person programming when it resumes. It will also provide real-world work experience for multiple Humber College and UofGH students this summer, as they use their communication and content creation skills to support the plan.

Bookmark Humber.ca/arboretum/learn/virtual and watch for #GrowAnywhere on the Arboretum’s social media channels to discover new content throughout the coming months.  

Connect with the Humber Arboretum online: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Newsletter

Healthy Work from Home and Learning Resources for Faculty & Staff
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When:
May 5, 2020
Email:
oe@humber.ca

HROE – Learning and Development team hopes you enjoyed the tips delivered by Ian Crookshank in the ENN well-being video featured. Our Healthy Work from Home Resources page is now updated with new tips and resources for you to view.

Healthy Work from Home Resources

We have also selected a few resources on LinkedIn Learning, specifically for Faculty, that outlines various teaching tools and techniques to make your virtual classrooms collaborative and help you to connect more with your students. Don’t forget – registration for other online courses via Humber's Learning & Development is also available. Check out the links below:

  1. LinkedIn Learning – Faculty Resources
  2. L&D’s E-Learning Resources

If you have any recommendations to add to the Healthy Working from Home Resources page, please email the OE team at oe@humber.ca.

NAOSH Week – Kitchen Safety
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When:
May 5, 2020
Contact:
Occupational Health & Safety Services
Tel:
x5473
Email:
healthandsafety@humber.ca
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)

Do you find yourself spending more time in your kitchen lately? It may be one of the popular spots to visit when you are taking a break from work. We need fuel to keep us energized while working at home and this often means more cooking, baking, and snacking! For our second day of NAOSH Week, we are reviewing some of the risks that are present in this busy part of your home and how you can stay safe.

Risk: Illness

Risk: Cuts

Risk: Burns

Hazard: Bacteria, mould

Hazard: Sharp tools, knives, broken glass

Hazard: Fires, hot stove/oven, hot water
  • Only use the tool only for the job it was designed for.
  • Make sure the blade is sharp. Dull blades require more force, increasing the chance of injury.
  • Do not try to catch a falling tool. Quickly move out of the way, let it fall, and then pick it up.
  • Pick up small loose pieces of broken glass with a damp paper towel and dispose of in a puncture resistant container.
  • More on safely handling sharp tools
  • Turn pot handles away from the front of the stove.
  • Never use water to put out grease fires! Instead, try one of these methods:
  • If the fire is small, cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner.
  • Use a fire extinguisher.

If you’ve made any changes within your home after reviewing these tips, we’d love to know! During NAOSH Week, share any positive changes you’ve made to improve your health & safety to healthandsafety@humber.ca to be entered in a draw to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1997. The goal during Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.  In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  For more information, go to www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

 

hrs.humber.ca/safety

#HumberAtHome Series – May 5
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When:
May 5, 2020

As we continue to work and learn at home, it’s important to stay connected to our colleagues and our community. To help keep us all connected, we created the #HumberAtHome series. We want to know about how you are taking care of your well-being right now, how your teams are adding a bit of fun into your interactions, and which resources are helping you.

Here are some examples of what members of the Humber community are doing to bring their community together: 

Humber Arboretum

The Humber Arboretum has just announced new resources to help our community stay connected and learn with them during this time. They are very excited to officially launch Grow Anywhere – Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum. Learn about this new, growing section of their website dedicated to helping you connect with the natural world from home and beyond. Click here to start exploring today!

Faculty of Media & Creative Arts

This week's physical distancing recommendations come to you from third-year @humber.graphicdesign student, Alison Lewis (@alipantslewis). Her favourite book: Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh, podcast: How’d We Get Here by Mark Anthony Karam and activity: designing anything! Alison also recommends watching Forensic Files and The Lion King while listening to PUP.

Individual Tips from Humber Staff

Gina Antonacci, Associate Vice-President, Academic, hopes everyone is staying safe and doing well at home. She is inspired by her family and dog, Rudi. Gina is grateful to connect with colleagues virtually, and thankful for how strong and supportive the Humber community continues to be. Share your #HumberAtHome inspiration too!

Please send us your #HumberAtHome photos, video clips and stories to bethany.sharpe@humber.ca.

IT Security, ITS
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When:
May 4, 2020
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We understand that working from home is new to many of us and this sudden change can be overwhelming. As we adjust to our new work environments and form new habits, it is important that we continue to strive to work as securely as possible. To support you in your new surroundings, we would like to share some simple tips/advice to help you remain secure.

  • If you are using Wi-Fi at home, make sure your network is set-up securely. Specifically, look to see if it is using “WPA2” or “WP3” Security. Change default passwords and use strong and hard to guess passwords. Check out the attached quick reference guide for more information.

Please contact the I.T. Support Centre if you experience any issues.
416.675.6622 x8888 | humber.ca/techtalk
SupportCentre@humber.ca
A212 (Lakeshore) or NX210 (North)

ITS Security Team

#HumberAtHome Series – May 4
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When:
May 4, 2020

As we continue to work and learn at home, it’s important to stay connected to our colleagues and our community. To help keep us all connected, we created the #HumberAtHome series. We want to know about how you are taking care of your well-being right now, how your teams are adding a bit of fun into your interactions, and which resources are helping you.  

Here are some examples of what members of the Humber community are doing to bring their community together:  

Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness

Louise Zimanyi, ECE professor, teaches her students about birds to practice connecting to land, building relationships and overcoming fears. She encourages everyone to join in with her students on the below activity.  

From your backyard or balcony, garden or window, neighborhood walk, what birds can you find? 

Each May, students across Canada explore their schoolyard for birds, contributing bird survey data to Birds Canada’s Schoolyard Bird Blitz program. Students get outside and learn about local birds and report their sightings to Birds Canada. Last season, an impressive 186 species were observed from schools across the country. The top five most-reported species in schoolyards were: American Robin, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Common Grackle, and House Sparrow. 

While surveying the schoolyard is on pause for this year, students can birdwatch with their families and participate in a Bird Blitz…at home! Wherever you live, Birds Canada invites you to explore the diversity of birds near you, from your window, balcony, or porch; or in your garden, yard or neighborhood. While the results help scientists study bird populations, participating in this memorable activity could also spark a new appreciation for nature and lifelong joy in birdwatching! 

Bird Blitz at Home is fun for all ages, and participating is easy. Here’s how you can do it: 

  1. Download a bird identification guide for your area and tally form
  2. Choose any day in May to participate
  3. Go birdwatching
  4. Identify, count, and record birds
  5. Submit your observations

Your participation and submission qualifies you for a chance to win a Bird-friendly Yard prize pack from our generous program supporters, Pinebush Home and Garden, and West Coast Seeds! 

Learn more, follow along, and share your Bird Blitz adventures! 

Visit: birdscanada.org/birdblitz 
Twitter: @BirdsCanada_Ed and #HomeBirdBlitz 
Facebook: @BirdsCanadaEducation 
Instagram: @Birds.Canada 

Humber Fitness North

Humber Fitness North has gone LIVE! Tune in everyday to their page or follow @humberlakeshore_athletics for live fitness classes! Even if you can’t make it to the designated time, the classes will stay up on their story for 24 hours, making it easy for you to join anytime! 

Individual Tips from Humber Staff

Laurie Rancourt, Senior Vice President, Academic, feels there is so much be thankful for right now. Laurie is committed to doing her part to flatten the curve so that our healthcare heroes have a fighting chance against COVID-19. Her stay-at-home inspiration comes from her office canine cheering companions, Scruffy and Ralph. Share your #HumberAtHome inspiration too!

Please send us your #HumberAtHome photos, video clips and stories to bethany.sharpe@humber.ca.

COVID-19 Update: May 4, 2020 – Construction Projects Resume
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May 4, 2020

On May 1, the Ontario government announced that certain businesses would be allowed to reopen under strict safety guidelines. This includes essential construction projects at colleges and universities.

Following Public Health direction, Humber had previously suspended on-campus construction projects. These projects have now restarted and all physical distancing and health guidelines will be strictly followed on site.

In addition, the following services remain open (or be available on-call): 

  • Residence (Building T – North Campus)
  • Cleaning limited to certain/occupied areas only
  • Public Safety guards and services to secure Humber’s premises
  • Facilities Management staff will be available (limited schedule on site plus on-call) for continued/safe operations of Humber premises, and  
  • Mailroom (limited schedule on site plus on-call basis)

The services that may operate on campus due to essential need, have protocols in place that are in line with guidance from public health authorities including advice, recommendations and instructions on physical distancing, cleaning and disinfecting.  

For the latest information visit www.humber.ca/updates. 

NAOSH Week – Mental Health Support
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When:
May 4, 2020
Contact:
Occupational Health & Safety Services
Tel:
5473
Email:
healthandsafety@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)

You are not alone if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness or if you are struggling with isolation while working from home. You may be worried about finances or finding it particularly challenging to achieve work-life balance right now. For our first day of NAOSH week, we are focusing on mental health by sharing online health and well-being support services for our employees:

  • Humber’s Organizational Effectiveness website provides learning and well-being initiatives here.
  • Morneau-Shepell, the provider of the Employee Assistance Program, has a series of free webinars including: “Working remotely” and “Emotional well-being during COVID-19”. Check out their new online program: WellCan.
  • The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has tips for dealing with stress, anxiety, quarantine and isolation on their website.
  • Workplace Strategies for Mental Health has compiled a variety of Mental Health apps you can reference here.
  • Sunlife has advice for obtaining financial support and saving money on their website.
  • Therapy Assist Online provides mindfulness exercises.

If you find these resources to be helpful, we’d love to know!  During NAOSH week, share any positive changes you’ve made to improve your health & safety to healthandsafety@humber.ca to be entered in a draw to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1997. The goal during Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.  In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  For more information, go to naosh.ca or csse.org.

hrs.humber.ca/safety

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