Announcements

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
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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.

When:
May 7, 2019
Tel:
x3490

We are recruiting mentors!

Are you a faculty member concerned about student personal and professional development?

Join Ment2Lead, the CfE mentorship program driven by a group of dynamic, highly knowledgeable, and experienced mentors committed to the personal and profeessional development of our members, through one-on-one or group mentorship sessions.

We are committed to supporting all faculties; every Humber student deserves the opportunity to connect with an expert from their desired field of choice. Please help us expand the breadth of our mentorship expertise.

Want to be a volunteer mentor? Please send your headshot and bio to cfe@humber.ca.

Let’s continue to work together to co-create lasting change in the lives of the students we collectively serve. 

 

For more information:

Centre for Entrepreneurship
Become a member and join a community of entrepreneurs: humber.ca/cfe
Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

We are committed to serving YOU.

When:
May 6, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x4866
NAOSH Week logo

NAOSH Week Day 1: Workplace Injuries

Welcome to NAOSH week! Today’s theme is Workplace Injuries. 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 Communique every day this week for more safety tips, quizzes and chances to win.

NAOSH Week Quiz #1 – Workplace Injuries

WORKPLACE INJURIES AT HUMBER

Humber is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff and endeavours to reduce workplace risks that may lead to accidents and personal injury. If a work-related incident or injury does occur, it is important to know how to respond:

GET HELP

If someone is injured, the first priority is to ensure that the person receives first aid or medical attention:

For Emergencies:

  • Call 911 for ambulance, fire or police services; AND
  • Contact Public Safety. If you call 911 from a Humber phone, Public Safety will be connected to the call automatically. Otherwise, contact Public Safety at 416.675.6622 x4000. Security can assist in directing first responders to specific campus locations, providing first aid, securing the site and controlling local activities.

For Non-Emergencies - several options are available:

  • Go to one of Humber’s Health Centres. Employees who have been hurt at work can see a nurse for first aid treatment and assessment.
    • North Campus: LRC 2nd Floor
    • Lakeshore Campus: WEL 2nd Floor
  • Contact Public Safety at 416.675.6622 x 8500. All security officers are trained in first aid.
  • If care is sought from an outside provider such as a local urgent care clinic or family doctor, inform the doctor that the injury happened at work.

REPORT THE INCIDENT

  • Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible.
  • The supervisor is to submit the Health & Safety Incident Report Form  to Health & Safety Services within 24hrs. Email the form to healthandsafety@humber.ca.
  • Health and Safety Services will follow up to ensure that the incident is investigated and preventive measures are in place.
  • Health and Safety Services will submit a claim to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and coordinate a return to work plan, if needed.
  • During the recovery period, be sure to keep in touch with your supervisor, Health and Safety Services and, if necessary, the WSIB.

Now you know what to do if some gets hurt, 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. Good luck!

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 6, 2019
Contact:
Jim Bialek
Tel:
x4539
Brian Lepp

Please join me in welcoming Brian Lepp to the Humber Athletics team. Brian will be the new full-time Sports Information & Marketing Specialist, taking over the role previously held by the retiring Jim Bialek.

Brian has been with the Department of Athletics, Recreation & Leisure Education for the past four years in a similar, but part-time role. In this time he has been responsible for many of the incredible advances on all social media platforms for the varsity program, including the development of the much-heralded Hawks Sports Network (HSN).

Brian, who hails from Niagara Falls, is a graduate of the Bachelor of Sport Management program at Brock University. Prior to coming to Humber, he worked with the athletic department at Niagara College.

Ray Chateau
Athletics Director

When:
May 3, 2019
A Call for Nominations for the President's Awards 2019

As a celebration of leadership and excellence, the President’s Awards program (previously known as the Humber Employee Recognition and Awards Program) was initiated in 1981 and continues as a proud tradition to recognize excellence among faculty and staff. 

President's Awards Nomination package submission date has been extended to: Thursday May 30, 2019

Our 2019 program includes the following awards:

  • Distinguished Faculty Award
  • Distinguished Support Staff Award
  • Distinguished Administrative Service Award
  • Robert A. Gordon Leadership Award
  • Extra Mile Award
  • Community Service Award
  • Humber Sustainability Award
  • Research Excellence Award
  • Excellence in Teaching Award (previously recognized through the Centre for Teaching & Learning)

Along with the addition of one new award:

  • Internationalization Award

These award nominations are open to employees of Humber and University of Guelph-Humber who meet award eligibility requirements and award criteria.

Please take some time to review the Nominations Package, which outlines the process and criteria to participate in the President’s Awards program.

If you require assistance in completing the nomination form, or have questions about this program, please contact Michelle Trumper, OD and Learning Specialist, Organizational Effectiveness / HR Services at michelle.trumper@humber.ca.

Links: 

Award Nomination Package 2019

Award Recipient List 2018

When:
May 3, 2019

On May 14, the Co-Management Team of the School College Work Initiative (SCWI) will again be hosting the 2019 Provincial Symposium at Humber College funded by both the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  

This one-day program will feature workshops presented by district school boards and colleges from across the province on SCWI dual credits, OYAP, and activities. They will share information about the effective programs that are being offered to secondary students in SCWI projects this year and plans for next year.  

Representatives will include directors, supervisory offices, student uccess Leaders, secondary principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, OYAP co-ordinators, dual credit and co-op education teachers. Invited guests include presidents, academic VPs, registrars, student services staff and interested faculty from all colleges.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jon Callegher.

When:
May 3, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x4866

Next week is NAOSH Week!

Next week is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. There will be safety tips, quizzes and chances to win prizes every day in the Communique from Monday, May 6, to Friday May 10. So be sure to check in every day!

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is an international initiative to highlight the importance of health and safety in all aspects of our lives.  Beginning in 1997, NAOSH Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico with the goal of focusing the attention of all individuals on injury and illness prevention in the workplace, at home and in the community. NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  More information about NAOSH Week can be found at naosh.ca or csse.org.

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

When:
May 3, 2019

Call for Proposals

Overview

Making the Shift has put out a call for Expressions of Interest for research and implementation projects focussing on the prevention of, and/or sustainable exits from youth homelessness. Projects are eligible for one to five years of funding. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal this summer.

Making the Shift – Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab (MtS) is a federally funded Networks of Centres of Excellence, with the goal of transforming how we respond to youth homelessness in Canada. MtS is designed to affect a shift from the ad-hoc response to youth homelessness – centred on emergency services and time-limited supports – to a strategic and coordinated system that prioritizes the prevention and ending of youth homelessness.

Funding Streams

There are two funding streams one can apply to:

  • Core Research Projects (CRP) These are larger multi-year projects with budgets of over $50,000 (total).
  • Small Research Projects (SRP) This program funds smaller scale, shorter term research projects valued at less than $50,000 (total). The application process for this stream is less onerous.

How to apply

To submit an Expression of Interest:

  • All applications must use the MtS Expression of Interest Portal.
  • Applicants should consult the Making the Shift – Research Application Guidelines before completing the Expression of Interest.
  • Applicants should determine eligibility before submitting an Expression of interest
  • Ensure your project fits with the research and knowledge mobilization mandate of Making the Shift
  • All sections of this template must be completed.
  • For inquiries and to discuss how your proposed project can fit with the vision and overall deliverables of MtS, please contact: mtsfunding@yorku.ca

Completed application packages are due by 5 pm ET on May 20, 2019. 

 

If you are interested in applying for these funding opportunities or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact crystal.williams@humber.ca.

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