Announcements

NAOSH Week – Test Your Safety Knowledge and Enter Our Draw!
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May 15, 2014
May 15, 2014

NAOSH Week, is an opportunity to promote safe and healthy workplaces and communities.  Each day of NAOSH Week starting, Monday, May 5, 2014 to Friday, May 9, 2014, a health and safety topic was profiled in the Communique, as listed below:

  • Reporting Workplace Injuries 
  • Ergonomics
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls
  •  Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
  • Scent-Related Issues

Friday’s announcement also included the opportunity to win some great prize by completing a brief online quiz- thanks to everyone who has already entered the draw.  In case you missed it, the link to the quiz is below. Answer a few questions about the NAOSH Week topics, and enter your name for a chance to win a great prize. We will be accepting entries until 5 p.m. on Friday May 16, 2014.

CLICK HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca.

HR Services | Health and Safety Services

 

 

Jim Watson, Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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May 15, 2014

The Department of Mathematics would like to bid a very fond farewell to Jim Watson, as he has decided to retire at the end of this academic year.

Jim began teaching at Humber in 1978 on contract in the College Preparatory Program and was then hired full-time as a Teaching Master in 1981 in the Academic and Commercial Studies Division at the Queensway campus.   While balancing his teaching career and his family life, Jim returned to school and was part of the first cohort from the Central Michigan University, MA program to graduate from Humber College.  Jim has also served as the program coordinator for the Job Services Program at the Lakeshore campus in the early 90’s and currently sits as the Health and Safety faculty representative for the lakeshore campus.  He has worked in a variety of different divisions and schools during his tenure at Humber, but over the last few years, Jim has found a home at the lakeshore campus teaching mathematics.

Outside the classroom, Jim is an active member of the Ontario College Mathematics Association where he currently holds the role of Social Convener.  In addition to this involvement in the math community, Jim spends a lot of time organizing and playing hockey in the Humber Staff league and for about ten years, Jim was the extramural assistant hockey coach for the Lakeshore team.

On behalf of Humber community, we wish Jim the best in his retirement years.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Milburn
Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Science
 

Ontario Skills Technological Competition - Faculty and Staff Thank You
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May 14, 2014
May 14, 2014

On behalf of the School of Applied Technology we would like to congratulate the faculty and staff from The Business School  and the School of Applied Technology for assisting our students at the 25th Annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Waterloo.

Your outstanding efforts have resulted in students winning nine medals including two gold and best Career Exploration Showcase Award first place – large booth Category at the competition. Congratulations on this very well deserved recognition. Please know how proud your colleagues are of your achievements.

Special thanks to the following faculty and staff for their exemplary efforts: Neal Mohammed; Matthew Regimbal; Randy Duran; Randy Gallant; Robert Parsonage; Kevin Ramdas; Anthony Nyman; Richard Snowdon; Nick Palazzo; Michael Teune; Douglas Smith; Rudi Fischbacher; Delia Fiorante; Antonietta Perretta; Ennio Firmani; Tony Branch, Walter Borges, Mike Auchincloss, Bill Todd, Ron Granelli, Guy Morrison, Nick Palazzo, Rob Filice, Chris Dimitrakopoulos, Eric Ilano, Randy Duran, Danny Cunha, Rick Snowdon, Randy Gallant, Carl Oliver, Kelly Gray, John Harding, Kristian Medri, Rob Filice, Chris Dimitrakopoulos, John Harding, Anthony Nyman, Julie Pasquin, Nelia Louro, Loriann Liorti, Tina Antunes. Thank you to the faculty who participated as judges Terry Posthumus & Cory Avery -2D/3D Character Animation-Secondary School level-School of Media Studies and Applied Technologu and Randy Gallant-Electronics-Secondary School level-School of Applied Technology

 For those going on to the National Competitions in June we wish you and your students the best of luck.  We're cheering for you all the way! 

HELP Survey
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May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014

 

HELP is happening this week!

May 12 – 25

What is HELP?

  • HELP is the Humber Engagement and Learning Profile survey for incoming students.

Who is HELP for?

  • HELP asks incoming first-semester students in certificate, diploma and degree programs to tell us about their preparation for college, their educational and career goals, early opinions about their program and Humber generally, and to identify particular student support services they may use.
  • Participating students are entered into a draw for AMAZING prizes, including $250 towards tuition and Humber Bookstore gift cards valued at $50.

When does it happen?

  • The HELP survey is open to students this week! (May 12 – May 25).
  • The survey is administered online and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Why is HELP important?

  • Students tell us how we can help them be successful at Humber, and receive individualized emails and timely information about Humber’s services based on areas of assistance they identified as beneficial!
  • Humber Institutional Research creates reports based on student responses to key questions and distribute these to student service areas as well as academic faculty/staff; identifies those who are struggling or at-risk of leaving early.
  • Aggregate data at the program, school and college levels will help us to develop institutional retention strategies that will help more students be successful in their program.

Where can you get HELP info?

  • For more information about the survey or reports please contact Humber Institutional Research.

Ruth MacKay, Director at ruth.mackay@humber.ca or x4630

Pat VanHorne, Manager at patricia.vanhorne@humber.ca or x4943

Improving student success is an institutional priority, and benefits all of us!

Welcoming our SEDS delegation from Indonesia
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May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014

The International Development Institute is pleased to welcome 28 of our Indonesian partners from the Sulawesi Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) project to Humber from Monday, May 12 – Saturday, June 21, 2014. The SEDS project pairs Humber with seven universities in Sulawesi, Indonesia, to increase the capacity of the partner institutes to foster entrepreneurship within their student bodies, and to bolster small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in the community.

Following two Training-of-Trainers workshops conducted by Humber faculty in Sulawesi, the delegation of Indonesian lecturers will spend six weeks in Toronto experiencing first-hand how entrepreneurship is taught and fostered at Humber, as well as interacting with the wider business community and visiting successful local SMEs.

The SEDS delegation will be working with Humber staff and faculty from many departments, including the Centre for Teaching and Learning, the International Centre, the Business School and more. Their visit provides an exciting opportunity for our visiting partners, and Humber faculty and students to learn from one another, exploring best practices in Canada and Indonesia. We hope you will join us in welcoming them, and please stop by and say hello if you are at the Lakeshore Campus!

For more information on the SEDS project please visit: business.humber.ca/idicentresofexcellence/the-institute/projects/sulawesi-economic-development-strategy-project-seds.html

Removing the “Canadian Experience Barrier"
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May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014

Removing the “Canadian Experience” Barrier 

 
A recording of the webinar can now be accessed on the Centre for Human Rights,  Equity & Diversity’s website under ‘News Announcements’ at: 
 
hrs.humber.ca/diversity 
 
It featured an overview of the OHRC's Policy on removing the “Canadian Experience”  Barrier. 
Thanks again. 
 
Humanities Faculty Tutors
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May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014
 

 
NAOSH WEEK - Day 5
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May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014

NAOSH DAY 5: Scent - Related Issues

Friday, May 9, 2014

Scent-Related Issues in the Humber Workplace

Increasing Awareness on Scent-sitivities

Fragrances are found in a wide range of products, including perfume, cologne, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hairspray, air fresheners, and cleaning agents. Although it is a personal choice to use fragrances, fragrance chemicals are by their very nature shared.   Exposure to fragrance chemicals in scented products can trigger health reactions in susceptible individuals such as those with conditions such as asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities.

What Can You Do To Help?

It is important to understand that some of the people in the college workplace may have a sensitivity to scented products.  If you use scented products, use them sparingly or consider using unscented alternatives.  A general guideline is that the scent should not be detectable more than an arm’s length away from the user.  Be considerate and respectful when a scent issue or concern is raised. 

If You React to Fragrance Chemicals . . .

If you experience health effects or discomfort from exposure to scented products used by a particular individual, you may wish to approach that person directly.  Let them know in a cordial and respectful manner that you react to fragrances and ask for their cooperation in avoiding or minimizing the use of the fragrance.  If you are uncomfortable about approaching the individual, discuss the issue with your manager. 

If You Are Approached About the Scented Product You Wear . . .

If an employee, student or supervisor informs you that the scented product that you use is a problem and asks that you reduce its use, or not use it at all, you may initially feel hurt, puzzled or annoyed.  Understand that it is not about you as a person or about your choice of fragrance but it is about the effect the fragrance chemicals are having on others.  Discuss the issue in an open and respectful manner, and work with cooperation and understanding towards a satisfactory resolution. 

Further details on Humber’s guidelines for scent in the workplace can be found by clicking here.

As promised, today’s announcement offers the opportunity to win some great prizes.  Click on the link below, answer a few questions about the NAOSH Week topics which were published in the Communique this week, and enter your name for a chance to win. We will be accepting entries until the end of the day on Friday, May 16, 2014.

CLICK HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN                                 

HR Services | Health and Safety Services

NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). 
More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

Yearly Fixed Asset Inventory Verification Notice
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May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014

Dear Humber College staff,

Starting May 20, 2014 to August 29, 2014, Financial Services and Planning will be conducting its annual Fixed Asset Inventory Verification. Work Study Students will visit all Humber and Guelph-Humber offices/labs/rooms (including off-site locations) to conduct this verification. Please expect to receive a visit from them during this period.

Upon arrival the students will identify themselves with a Financial Services and Planning College staff card. Please note that in most cases the students will carry keys providing them access to the required offices/labs/rooms.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 416.675.6622 ext. 4063.

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation,


Joanne Singh
Manager, Financial Reporting
Financial Services and Planning

NAOSH DAY 4: Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
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May 8, 2014
May 8, 2014

Thursday, May 8, 2014  

Humber employees are covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The OHSA is based on an internal responsibility system and identifies roles and responsibilities for employers, supervisors and employees or “workers”. The Act also gives workers specific rights for the protection of their own health and safety.

Workplace Responsibilities

Humber as the Employer

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out many duties, or responsibilities, that the employer must follow. The overriding purpose of these requirements is the creation and maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace. As an employer, Humber must:

  • Ensure workers know about hazards in the work they are doing by providing information, training, instruction and supervision on how to work safely
  • Create workplace health and safety policies and procedures and ensure that they are being followed
  • Ensure supervisors are competent, as defined in the OHSA, and that they know what is required to protect their workers’ health and safety
  • Guarantee that the equipment, materials and protective devices, as prescribed by regulation, or required by Humber, are provided, used and maintained in good condition.
  • Provide information and assistance to our Joint Health and Safety Committee to allow the Committee to carry out its duties effectively

It should be emphasized that the employer has a general duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.

Supervisors

As defined in the OHSA, a supervisor is a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker. The OHSA requires the supervisor to follow the Act and regulations as well as the policies and procedures that the employer has made a requirement of the workplace. Supervisors must:

  • Advise workers about hazards in the work they are doing and respond to worker concerns
  • Show workers how to work safely and ensure that they follow the OHSA, applicable regulations and workplace policies and procedures
  • Make sure workers wear and use the proper protective equipment and devices correctly

The supervisor must also take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of their workers.

Employees or “Workers”

All Humber employees are considered “workers” under the OHSA. Workers must:

  • Follow the OHSA and regulations as well as Humber policies and procedures
  • Report any hazards and injuries to their supervisor
  • Wear and use any required protective equipment
  • Work in a way that will not injure themselves or others: the OHSA prohibits a worker from using equipment in a manner that may endanger himself/herself or another worker and from engaging in any pranks or horseplay in the workplace

Worker Rights

All Humber employees are considered "workers" under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

As set out in the OHSA all workers have the right to:

  • Know about existing and potential hazards in the workplace and how to protect themselves
  • Participate in health and safety; this may mean discussing safety issues with your supervisor or participating in Humber’s Joint Health and Safety Committee
  • Refuse unsafe work. See Humber’s refusal procedure for more details                                                                                                

Thank you for reviewing this information.  Tomorrow’s message will focus on Scent – Related Issues, and remember that Friday’s message will offer the opportunity to win prizes!

HR Services | Health and Safety Services

NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). 
More information about NAOSH Week can be found at www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

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