Announcements

When:
May 9, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x5473

It’s NAOSH Week Day 4! Today’s theme is Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Check out the information below then click on the link to do the one minute quiz of the day and enter a draw for prizes. Remember to check the Communiqué every day this week for more safety tips, quizzes and chances to win.

NAOSH Week Quiz #4 – Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees

 

JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEES

What is a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC)?

  • An advisory group consisting of members from faculty, support staff and administration who work as a team to identify workplace hazards and improve health and safety.

What does a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee do?

  • Meet regularly to discuss health and safety concerns
  • Make recommendations to improve health and safety
  • Perform regular workplace inspections
  • Investigate workplace refusals
  • Investigate serious workplace accidents

For more about JOHSC in Ontario, click here: Joint Health and Safety Committees.

Humber now has 8 Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees! There is one at each campus and one at each of the Community Employment Centres. You can reach out to your local committee at any time.

JOHSC Co-Chairs at Humber
Location Management Co-Chair Worker Co-Chair
North Campus Susan Miller Des McCarville
Lakeshore Campus Spencer Wood Jennifer Leonard
Orangeville Campus Joe Andrews Shona Robbins
5 Community Employment Centres 1 at each location 1 at each location 

Click on the link for more information: Joint Health and Safety Committees at Humber. If you are interested in getting involved, contact your co-chair or Pamela Homiak, Health and Safety Specialist, x5473, pamela.homiak@humber.ca.

Now you know about Humber’s JOHSCs, go back to the top and try the one minute quiz for a chance to win a prize. Don’t forget to check out the daily quiz every day this week for more chances to win. Correct answers will be entered in a draw. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 14.

Did you miss a Day earlier in the week? It’s not too late to take a look and enter the draw…

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. In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). For more information, go to naosh.ca or csse.org.

When:
May 9, 2019
Contact:
Humber's Panopto Support Team
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber’s proof-of-concept academic video platform, Ensemble Video, is scheduled to be fully decommissioned on June 3, 2019.

Why are we being notified?

As the demand for video continues to rise in 21st century education, we want to ensure that there is no disruption to the learning experience. All videos that have been uploaded to Ensemble Video have already been migrated to Panopto by Humber’s Panopto Support Team. For help on locating your video, see the attached guide.

Who is impacted?

After June 3, 2019, if faculty have not removed any embedded Ensemble videos from their courses, students who are attempting to view the video will receive an error message.

What has replaced Ensemble Video at Humber?

Panopto – Humber’s new academic video streaming platform, is now available to all Humber employees. Login today to discover just how easy it is to create engaging instructional videos! We highly encourage you to register for the Introduction to Panopto workshop.

When:
May 9, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Humber Room Open May 14 - June 21 Tuesday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Food Truck Opens May 13 Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gourmet Express Closed July 29 - August 19 Monday - Thursday
Friday
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
When:
May 10, 2019

Please plan to join Laurie Rancourt, Senior Vice-President, Academic as she presents the Case for Change webinar. This presentation will outline the current and ongoing academic transformation occurring at Humber.

The remaining webinar will be held on Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The webinar session can be accessed here.

At the end of the webinar, we will be taking questions using Microsoft Forms. If you have a question or feedback for Laurie about the presentation, please submit it here. You may begin submitting questions once the webinar begins.

You may need to log in to Office 365. To do so, enter your id number@humber.ca. This should then take you to another login where you will be prompted to enter you regular login and password.  

From there you should see an area called Case for Change – Support Staff. In the space provided, type in your question and then click on the submit button. The moderator of the webinar will receive the question, and then provide it to Laurie during the webinar. Please keep your questions focused on the material covered during the webinar. Depending on the number of questions, we may not be able to get to all of them during the webinar. 

You can also ask questions by submitting them to the Support Staff Union in advance of the session.

Please let your manager know in advance if you are interested in participating in any of these sessions.

The webinars will be recorded should you wish to watch at a later date.

If you experience any technical difficulties such as logging into the webinar or accessing Microsoft Forms, please contact jason.mccourt@humber.ca.

We look forward to seeing you online and to updating you on the many exciting things happening within the Humber’s Academic Division.

When:
May 8, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x4866
Recommended workstation set-up

It’s NAOSH Week Day 3! Today’s theme is Office Ergonomics. Check out the information below then click on the link to do the quiz of the day and enter a draw for prizes. Remember to check the Communiqué every day this week for more safety tips, quizzes and chances to win.

NAOSH Week Quiz #3 – Office Ergonomics

 

OFFICE ERGONOMICS

Many Humber employees use computers regularly throughout the day. Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer workstation with equipment that doesn’t fit or is poorly adjusted, can lead to considerable musculoskeletal discomfort or pain. Sitting at work can be a serious health and safety issue! Click on the link for more information and tips to get out of your seat.

Now review the following general office ergonomics guidelines as they relate to your own computer workstation:  

CHAIR: 

  • Chair height should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or on a foot rest, with your thighs roughly parallel to the floor. 
  • There should be about two inches of space between the front edge of the seat and the back of your knees.
  • You should be able to maintain contact between your back and the chair’s backrest while working on the computer to allow proper back support. 
  • The curve of the back rest support should be positioned in the natural curve of your lower back

KEYBOARD & MOUSE POSITION:  

  • Your elbows should be bent at about a 90 degree angle when your fingers are on the home row of the keyboard, with your upper arms hanging naturally from your shoulders. 
  • When using a mouse and keyboard, your wrists should be in a neutral position. 
  • The mouse should be located beside the keyboard, and you should be able to move it freely on the work surface.

MONITOR AND WORKSTATION: 

  • Position the monitor about an arm’s length away; with the top of the screen at, or slightly below, eye level. 
  • If two monitors are used, position the primary screen directly in front of the user and keyboard. This screen should be used for keyboarding tasks as much as possible. The secondary screen should be the same height and placed to one side of the primary screen at an angle of about 30 degrees.
  • Regularly used equipment, such as a phone or files, should be located within an arm’s reach. 
  • When computer work requires entering information from source documents, document holders should be located beside the screen and on the same plane, or at an angle in front of the screen. 
  • There should be adequate leg-room under the desk.  

Remember to vary your posture and tasks throughout the day, and take regular breaks to stand and stretch to reduce fatigue and discomfort. For more information, or to fill out our Office Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist, click here. Many employees at Humber have a Global Tritek chair (cloth or leather-style seats). If you do, watch the video below to learn exactly how to adjust this type of chair. 

 

Now you know how to adjust your workstation, go back to the top and try the quiz for a chance to win a prize. Don’t forget to check out the daily quiz every day this week for more chances to win. Correct answers will be entered in a draw. The more quizzes you complete, the greater your chance of winning a prize. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 14.

Did you miss a day earlier in the week? It’s not too late!

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. In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). For more information, go to naosh.ca or csse.org.

Remember, Humber’s Joint Health and Safety Committees work hard for you all year round!

When:
May 8, 2019
Contact:
Daniel Bear
Tel:
x3680

All faculty (full and part-time) are invited to participate in a Teaching Innovation Fund project about how faculty members at Humber College engage (or don’t) with ideas about harm reduction related to drugs and drug use. An online survey is available, and if completed you’ll be entered to win one of two $100 gift certificates.

Take the survey here.

We are also recruiting faculty for focus groups on the same subject. You can either enter your information at the end of the survey, or email us at HarmReductionResearch@humber.ca.

Please note, you do not need to know about harm reduction, discuss harm reduction in your classes, or even like harm reduction in order to participate. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

When:
May 8, 2019
Contact:
Karen Macwan
Tel:
x4164

The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty volunteers to assist with the Spring 2019 Convocation ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at The Toronto Congress Centre, North Building from Tuesday, June 18 to Friday, June 21. 

Duties include:

  • Gowning
  • Directional support

There are three shifts for the event. You may sign up for one or more shifts.

  • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the Doodle link by Friday, May 17.

We appreciate any support during Humber College's Convocation event to make it memorable for our graduates and guests.

Please contact Karen Macwan at karen.macwan@humber.ca or x4164 for any questions you may have.

When:
May 8, 2019

The weather is finally warming up and it's a great opportunity to get outside and do some spring cleaning. 

If you are interested in organizing a campus cleanup this summer, the Office of Sustainability is here to help. We can help you plan your cleanup and provide trash grabbers, gloves and bags. 

No cleanup is too big or too small, grab a group of coworkers and let's keep our campus clean! 

Contact Tayler Buchanan at tayler.buchanan@humber.ca or x5998 to arrange your campus cleanup. 

When:
May 7, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x4866
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
WHMIS 2015 pictograms and NAOSH Week logo

NAOSH Week Day 2: Hazardous Products & WHMIS 2015

It’s NAOSH Week Day 2! Today’s theme is Hazardous Products and WHMIS 2015 at Humber. Check out the information below then click on the link to do the quiz of the day and enter a draw for prizes. Remember to check the Communiqué every day this week for more safety tips, quizzes and chances to win.

NAOSH Week Quiz #2 – Hazardous Products

 

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS & WHMIS 2015 AT HUMBER

There are many kinds of hazardous products at Humber: chemicals, cleaners, aerosols, compressed gases, paints, welding/soldering consumables, adhesives, cements, art supplies, lubricants, coolants, disinfectants. The Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) gives you and your supervisor the information you need to understand the hazards and stay safe. Here’s how it works at Humber.

WHMIS 2015

WHMIS has been the law in Canada since 1988, however new regulations were introduced in 2015 that align the Canadian system with the United Nations standard, the “Globally Harmonized System”. The updated WHMIS system, known as WHMIS 2015, is now fully in effect. We have been working hard at Humber to make sure that our chemicals and other hazardous products have updated labels and safety data sheets, and that we have safely disposed of products that do not comply.

TRAINING

All employees who work with hazardous products must take WHMIS 2015 Training. Learn all about the new WHMIS 2015 system and how it works here at Humber. Classroom and online options are available. It’s not too late to register for the sessions coming up on May 8 and 16!

SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

Humber uses an online system, MSDSonline for organizing and distributing safety data sheets for all our hazardous products. Click on the link to download a tip sheet and sign in using your Humber employee username and password. All employees have access to this system. Local SDS Coordinators keep the system up to date for their area.

LABELS

All hazardous products should be labelled with one of the following:

  • A WHMIS 2015 supplier label
  • A WHMIS workplace label
  • A consumer product label
  • Pesticide, drug or other specialty label

Before you handle a product, read the label and make sure you understand the hazards. If you need more information, talk to your supervisor and be sure to read the SDS. Never use an unlabeled product.

 

Now you know how to get information about hazardous products, go back to the top and try the quiz for a chance to win a prize. Don’t forget to check out the daily quiz every day this week for more chances to win. Correct answers will be entered in a draw. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 14.

Did you miss Day 1? It’s not too late to take a look and enter the draw:

 

What is NAOSH Week?

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

Remember, Humber’s Joint Health and Safety Committees work hard for you all year round!

When:
May 7, 2019
L&D Workshops - Register Now!

Learning and Development, HR Services, is pleased to offer these workshops during the week of May 20:

Speaker and Presenter Skills for Leaders
Facilitator: Cathy Sobocan, MLEK
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. North Campus
Healthy Eating on the Run
Facilitator: Lucia Weiler, Registered Dietician
Thursday, May 23, 2019 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lakeshore Campus
Assertive Communication
Facilitator: Pat Spiteri, 3d Consulting
Friday, May 24, 2019 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. North Campus

Please click on the highlighted workshop title above to review session details and register.

Contact Maureen or Michelle at learninghrs@humber.ca for futher information.

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