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HSBC Bank Canada supports Humber's Easy Start Transition Program
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July 31, 2013
July 31, 2013

Disability Services and the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations are Pleased to Announce HSBC Bank Canada’s Support of Humber’s Easy Start Transition Program.

Humber College has received a gift of $45,000 from HSBC Bank Canada for its Easy Start Transition Program, an initiative to help students with disabilities make a successful transition to the postsecondary academic environment. Thanks to HSBC’s generous donation, students with disabilities will benefit from an introduction to Humber services, an increased awareness of the importance of self-advocacy, and a heightened awareness of the impact of their disability on their learning.

Students with disabilities often face unequal access to postsecondary education. The Easy Start Transition Program opens up educational opportunities for these students and helps them break down the barriers that can affect their ability to successfully complete their studies.

The program has already demonstrated success. In its first year of operation in 2012, 77 students participated in the program. With the gift from HSBC Bank Canada, 100 additional students with disabilities will benefit.

“The Easy Start Transition Program helps to transform lives and helps build a better future for Humber students, graduates and our community,” says Jason Hunter, Dean of Students. “We are truly grateful for HSBC’s generosity and commitment to increasing access to education.”

“HSBC believes that education is a fundamental building block of healthy communities,” said Mike Webb, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, HSBC Bank Canada. “We strongly support the mandate of the Easy Start Transition Program, and we are committed to helping remove barriers and improve access to opportunities for persons with disabilities in our communities, and in our workplace.”


About HSBC Bank Canada
HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is the leading international bank in Canada. With around 6,600 offices in over 80 countries and territories and assets of US$2,681bn at 31 March 2013, the HSBC Group is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations.

 

Humber In the News: May, June & July 2013 Highlights
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July 31, 2013
July 31, 2013

Etobicoke Guardian – May 1, 2013 – For the Love of Marquetry
Article mentions a group of woodworkers at Humber who won the National Marquetry Society Exhibition in England in 2011.
www.dropbox.com/s/jih85hesu620y0k/30.04.2013-Etobicoke%20Guardian%20-%20For%20the%20Love%20of%20Marquetry.pdf

Etobicoke Guardian – May 8, 2013 – Humber College’s athletic director to retire after 35 years
Article discusses Doug Fox’s announcement to retire as director of the Athletics department at Humber.
www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/2556745-humber-college-s-athletic-director-to-retire-after-35-years/

National Post – May 13, 2013 – Brittany Blow: a good place to start learning Canadian History
Article discusses a survey conducted by students at Humber that shows that 91% of Canadians were unaware of Operation Husky and the important role Canadian soldiers played in 1943.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/05/13/brittanyblow/

24 Hours Toronto – May 13, 2013 - Getting down to business
Article discusses The Business School’s 10 four-year Bachelor of Commerce degrees built on a common two year platform. This article also features a quote from Alvina Cassiani, dean of The Business School.
www.dropbox.com/s/1zs3rcz8je2fdfs/13.05.2013-Toronto%2024%20Hours-Getting%20down%20to%20business.pdf

The Globe and Mail – May 15, 2013 - Cars vs. motorcycles: Can’t we all just get along
Article mentions a personal account from Lorraine Sommerfeld, a graduate from Humber’s motorcycle program. Lorraine states that the education she received at Humber was the best training she has ever received.
www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/cars-vs-motorcycles-cant-we-all-just-get-along/article11914926/#dashboard/follows/

Jobboom.com – May 15, 2013 – Schools trading in skills
Article discusses how Humber College has introduced technique programs in plumbing and electrical to give students an opportunity to get skills they need to find an employer and embark on an apprenticeship. The article also includes a quote from John Rose, student recruitment officer.
http://career.jobboom.com/headlines-torontosun/2013/05/15/20824146.html
Also published in; The Toronto Sun, Edmonton Sun, 24 Hours Vancouver, 24 Hours Toronto, 24 Hours Edmonton, Fort McMurray Today and 24 Hours Calgary

Now Magazine – May 29, 2013 – The Now Guide to Post-secondary education
Article mentions Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program.
www.dropbox.com/s/w7nksuoodzr9fx6/29.05.2013-Now%20Magazine-The%20Now%20guide%20to%20post-secondary%20education.pdf

Canadian Immigrant – May 31, 2013 – Winning with Newcomers
Article mentions Humber’s participation in the Internationally Educated Professionals Conference.
www.dropbox.com/s/nu58g6lxqmh85oa/31.05.2013-Canadian%20Immigrant-WINNING%20WITH%20NEWCOMERS.pdf

The Charlottetown Guardian – June 3, 2013 – Poet of the oil patch
Article features interview with Mathew Henderson, essay, technical and business writing professor at Humber. Mathew discusses his experience as a teacher and a poet.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ghdzpamj20q4in/Poet%20of%20the%20oil%20patch.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 5, 2013 - Toronto Cash Cab host Adam Growe blends trivia and standup
Article profiles Humber’s Radio Broadcasting graduate and Cash Cab host, Adam Growe.
www.thestar.com/entertainment/2013/06/05/toronto_cash_cab_host_adam_growe_blends_trivia_and_standup.html

The Toronto Star – June 12, 2013 - Should brothels be legal? Supreme Court of Canada ponders issue
Article features interview with Humber Police Foundations professor and head of Sextrade101, Natasha Falle, who discusses Canada’s prostitution laws.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/06/12/should_prostitution_be_legalized_supreme_court_of_canada_examines_the_issue.html

The Toronto Star – June 12, 2013 – Criminal Minds’ Shemar Moore goes clubbing with Toronto baby girls
Article features a quote from Humber fashion management student Bethany King, who organized Shemar Moore’s fashion show in Toronto.
www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2013/06/11/criminal_minds_shemar_moore_goes_clubbing_with_toronto_baby_girls.html

Etobicoke Guardian – June 13, 2013 – Humber hosts 2013 Sickle Cell Conference
Article discusses Humber’s partnership with Sickle Cell Association on Ontario in hosting the 2013 Sickle Cell Conference and features a quote from Humber’s nursing professor, Janet Jeffery.
www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/3842972-humber-hosts-2013-sickle-cell-conference/

The Weekly Voice – June 15, 2013 – Film and Media Production Student in a TIFF
Article features interview with Humber Media Production student, Marie Tacbas, who was selected for TIFF’s Student Showcase screening, workshop and young filmmakers’ panel.
www.dropbox.com/s/xocqwu7ygkurupp/Film%20and%20Media%20Production%20Student%20in%20a%20TIFF.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 20, 2013 – Getting Kids into Golf
Article features interview with instructor in Humber’s Professional Golf Management program, Nick Trichilo. Nick discusses teaching young children how to play golf.
www.dropbox.com/s/jtf7oe9btcady8j/Getting%20Kids%20into%20Golf.PDF

The Weekly Voice – June 22, 2013 – Humber Students are Skilled at Trades
Article mentions Humber’s results in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.
www.dropbox.com/s/6rjmxlu6i4ipgbg/Humber%20Students%20are%20Skilled%20at%20Trades.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 28, 2013 – Paramedic actor by day, paramedic by night
Article mentions Humber paramedic graduate, Ryan Richardson who is an actor in TV series Flashpoint and a fulltime Toronto EMS employee.
www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/06/28/paramedic_actor_by_day_paramedic_by_night.html

680 News – June 30, 2013 – Canuck comedy writer Robert Cohen making documentary on ‘Being Canadian’
Article discusses how Robert Cohen, American film director producer and screenwriter, spoke to Humber about why Canada produces so many comics.
www.news1130.com/2013/06/30/canuck-comedy-writer-robert-cohen-making-documentary-on-being-canadian/
Also published in; Calgary Herald, Metro Toronto, Metro Winnipeg, Metro Ottawa, Metro Edmonton, Metro Calgary, Nanaimo Daily News, The Lethbridge Herald, The Chronicle Herald

OHS Canada – June 30, 2013 - Passing the Torch
Article discusses Humber’s Workplace Safety and Insurance policy with employers and interns.
www.dropbox.com/s/xl4xyw59go17g8h/Passing%20the%20Torch%20.PDF

Canadian Immigrant - June 30, 2013 – Getting your foot in the door
Article features interview with Humber graduate, Jason Cook; he discusses the steps he took to get in to Humber’s Video Editing program.
www.dropbox.com/s/blxzr1ro475amwo/Getting%20your%20foot%20in%20the%20door.PDF

Etobicoke Guardian – July 1, 2013 – Humber College bestows eight honourary degrees
Article mentions Humber recognizing eight outstanding professionals with honorary degrees during the spring convocation ceremonies.
www.dropbox.com/s/qkxrge6bgo56z9d/Humber%20College%20bestows%20eight%20honourary%20degrees.PDF

The Toronto Star – July 2, 2013 – Sleek Toronto graffiti store is for art, not vandalism
Article mentions Humber’s Graphic Design grad and graffiti artist Skam who runs Toronto’s only full service graffiti merchandise store.
www.thestar.com/business/2013/06/15/torontos_only_graffiti_store_is_for_art_not_vandalism.html
Also published in; Metro Toronto

The Toronto Star- July 5, 2013 – Kids with autism benefit from outdoor classroom
Article mentions Humber’s School of Health Sciences creating an outdoor play space that will function as a living lab for researchers to study the impact of nature-based play on children in the early years.
www.thestar.com/life/parent/2013/07/05/kids_with_autism_benefit_from_outdoor_classroom.html

The Toronto Star- July 13, 2013 – Vocational training challenging traditional prestige of university degrees
Article mentions Humber’s one year fundraising certificate. Mimosa Kabir, a graduate from the program, says she was offered a job before graduating the program.
business.financialpost.com/2013/07/05/vocational-training-challenging-traditional-prestige-of-university-degrees/

The Toronto Star – July 15, 2013 – From troubled teen to Yale law graduate
Article is about Jamil Jivani, a Humber graduate who just graduated from Yale law school.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/14/yale_university_law_grad_jamil_jivani_has_a_message_for_other_struggling_kids.html
Also published in; Etobicoke Guardian, Brampton Guardian

The Toronto Sun – July 17, 2013 – Sun gets new leader
Article mentions Humber journalism graduate, Wendy Metcalfe, as the Toronto Sun’s first female editor-in-chief.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hoyef0sbvbx7dr4/Sun%20gets%20new%20leader.PDF

680news.com – July 18, 2013 – 680 News music reporter receives Humber’s honourary degree
Article mentions Rudy Blair being honoured by Humber College with the Board of Governor’s honorary degree.
www.680news.com/2013/07/18/680news-music-reporter-receives-humbers-honourary-degree/

The Toronto Star – July 19, 2013 – Toronto man wins title of world’s fastest drummer
Article mentions Humber’s music bachelor degree graduate, Tom Grosset, who was named the world’s fastest drummer by the Guinness World Records.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/18/toronto_man_wins_title_of_worlds_fastest_drummer.html
Also published in; The Toronto Sun, Metro Toronto, Edmonton Journal, Deccan Chronicle

The Toronto Star – July 19, 2013 – Toronto Star Amateur: Steady Dumais captures Honderich Trophy
Article mentions Humber’ golf team captain, Alex Dumais as the winner of the 15th annual Toronto Star Amateur John Honderich Trophy.
www.thestar.com/sports/golf/2013/07/19/toronto_star_amateur_steady_dumais_captures_honderich_trophy.html

Canadian Architect – July 22, 2013 – Gow Hastings Architects shortlisted for AJ Retrofit Awards
Article mentions Toronto-based Gow Hastings Architects has been shortlisted for the 2013 Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards in the “Higher Education” category for the design of the Humber College Centre for Justice Leadership.
www.canadianarchitect.com/news/gow-hastings-architects-shortlisted-for-aj-retrofit-awards/1002472672/

Breakfast Television – July 22 2013 – Red Bull Flugtag Preview
Segment features Humber interior design students with their Flugtag device for the Red Bull Canada Race
video.citytv.com/video/detail/2559894431001.000000/red-bull-flugtag-preview/

Space Network – July 22, 2013 – Red Bull Flugtag
Humber Interior Design students speak about their Flugtag device which they will be flying in Ottawa during the Red Bull Canada Race.
www.dropbox.com/s/e8lnrp73sl9icas/space%20network%20interview.jpg

Now Magazine – July 24, 2013 – Where to Study: Media Arts
Article mentions Humber’s Film and Television and Film and Media Production programs.
/www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=186910

Now Magazine – July 24, 2013 – Where to Study: Organic farmer
Article mentions Humber’s Arboriculture, Horticultural Technician and Urban Arboriculture programs.
www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=189286

Sault Star – July 24, 2013 – Sault College to offer golf program
Article mentions Humber’s partnership with Sault College in offering courses in business administration-professional golf management.
www.saultstar.com/2013/07/24/sault-college-to-offer-golf-program

 

Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals: August 2013
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July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013

In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive.

01 Thursday

August = Datkaagmini Giizis / Wiihoon (Aboriginal)
Datkaagmini Giizis is also known as Thimbleberry Moon (Ojibwe). Wiihoon is the season of the late salmon runs (Other).
Kamal (Baha’i)
Kamal, meaning Perfection, is the eighth month of the Baha’i year.
Lugnasad / Lammas (Wicca)
Celebrates the grain harvest, the Harvest of First Fruits, which many traditions celebrate as the funeral of Lugh, the sun God, whose strength is visibly waning by late summer.

03 Saturday

Paryushana Parva to Aug 10 (Jainism)
The holiest period of the Year for the Shvetambara sect, celebrated for 8 days and a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina and public reading of the life-story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpastura.
Laylat-al-Qadr (Islam)
Commemorates the revealing of the Qu’ran to the prophet Muhammad in 610 CE.

05 Monday

Civic Holiday (Canada)
Most Canadian Territories and Provinces celebrate some aspect of their culture & history.

06 Tuesday

New Moon
Transfiguration Day (Christianity-Eastern)
Commemorates the appearance of Jesus in a transfigured state during his earthly life to three of his disciples as narrated in the Gospels.

08 Thursday

Eid-al-Fitr to Aug 10 (Islam)
The Breaking of the Fast is a 3-day feast to end Ramadan. Note: Some may celebrate starting Aug 07.
Fravardeghan / Muktad to Aug 17 (Zoroastrianism)
Memorializes ancestors in preparation for Nowruz (New Year) observed by followers of the Shensai calendar.

14 Wednesday

Obon(Shinto)
The Festival / Feast of Souls (also called Lonesome Souls) commemorates departed ancestors through lighting lanterns, circular folk dances, plus the laying out of food and burning of money for the souls. Some also celebrate the day before and the day after. Tokyo commemorates this day in July.

20 Tuesday

Asma(Baha’i)
Asma, meaning Names, is the ninth month of the Baha’i year.

21 Wednesday

Full Moon
Raksha Bandhan (Hinduism)
Raksha Bandhan, meaning “Tying on Protection,” is a festival in which married and unmarried girls and women tie amulets on the wrists of their brothers for protection against evil.

24 Saturday

Birth of Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism)
Denotes the birth of Zoroaster, the founder and prophet of the Persian-based faith by the Shensai calendar.

28 Wednesday

Janmashtami (Hinduism)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and his survival of an early life threat.

Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain for consideration.

Phone: 416.675.6622 ext.4427
Email: chaplain@humber.ca 

Anthony Morgan LL.B, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Advisor
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July 29, 2013

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Morgan as Humber’s Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Advisor effective July 29, 2013.  Anthony is contracted to cover a one year maternity leave.

Anthony’s area of focus in his law studies is equity and human rights in Canada. He recently completed his articling at the Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada (OHSTC) where he is lauded for his critical analytic perspective brought to each case.  As a law student, Anthony worked as a Research Assistant for Hon. Madame Justice Westmoreland-Traoré of the Court of Quebec.  In particular, Anthony coordinated and contributed to writing a text titled, A Judge’s Handbook on Equality and Diversity.  As the National President for the Black Law Student’s Association, Anthony was instrumental in developing and facilitating initiatives aimed at promoting outreach and awareness to increase the number of racialized students pursuing legal education

In his role at Humber, Anthony will be reporting to Nancy Simms, Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services.

Please join me in welcoming Anthony to the Humber Community!

 
Nancy Simms
Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services


The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity ensures that diversity and equity are instilled as values throughout Humber’s inclusive culture.

Jared Saltz, Benefits Assistant
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July 29, 2013

HR Services is pleased to announce Jared Saltz as the successful candidate for the HR Benefits Assistant position effective July 15, 2013. 

Jared holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management along with a B.A. in Social Anthropology. He also joins Humber with more than five years of Benefits experience and is sure to be a definite asset to the HR team in contributing to the ongoing success of Humber College.

As always, I look forward to your support and collaboration in our ongoing vision to provide “extraordinary service for exceptional people.”
Please join me in congratulating Jared on his most recent success!

 


Deb McCarthy
Vice-President, Human Resources


HR Services Mission:
Our commitment: to contribute to staff, student and organizational success by providing strategic HR leadership, valued expertise, and extraordinary service.

Debbie Krulicki, Marketing Content Co-ordinator
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July 25, 2013

The Marketing & Communications department is pleased to announce that Debbie Krulicki has joined us in the role of Marketing Content Co-ordinator effective July 22, 2013.

Debbie will be responsible for initiating, co-ordinating and monitoring the processes for our course calendars including publishing in digital and print formats. She is well qualified for the position based on her recent experience writing, editing, and co-ordinating publication projects such as Humber dialogue, and her previous work in the marketing department writing for Humber Today, media stories, and various other publications.

Please join me in congratulating Debbie on her new role.

Olga Lalka
Acting Director Marketing

 

Denise Gardner, Director, Professional Development
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July 25, 2013

I am pleased to announce that Denise Gardner has been appointed to the position of Director, Professional Development, effective August 6, 2013.

Since joining Humber in 2006, Denise’s career has included a variety of teaching roles in both diploma and degree level courses in the School of HRT and Guelph-Humber. Her outstanding student feedback, innovations, scholarly teaching and learning and her stewardship of professional development are reflected in her achievements both in and out of the classroom.

In the last three years, Denise has been seconded, part-time, to The Centre for Teaching and Learning where she has worked on a variety of projects including supporting the development of faculty teaching international students, consulting with faculty on internationalizing their curriculum and sharing best practices in teaching and learning.

Denise has been honored with the college’s Teaching Excellence Award (2012) given to only one exemplary faculty member per year, The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education College Sector Education Award (2011), and most recently The John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College (2013). Denise’s academic preparation includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo, a graduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s degree in Education from Medaille College, NY.

Key responsibilities in her role as Director will include new faculty on-boarding and professional development, and ongoing professional development for all full and part-time faculty. Denise will work to enhance and support the learning process through the use of evidence-based practice, educational technology and the development of alternative delivery strategies. In addition, Denise will play a lead role in expanding Humber’s reputation as a leader in polytechnic education and a provider of exceptional teaching and learning delivery to all students.

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Denise to her new role.

Eileen De Courcy
Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning

 

Humber Announces new Leadership Team in Athletics
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July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013

The Department of Student Success and Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Chateau as Director of Athletics and Recreation, effective August 12, 2013. In addition, Michael Kopinak has assumed the role of Associate Director, beginning on July 8, 2013.

About Ray Chateau

Since 2000, Ray has been the program co-ordinator of the Business Administration, Professional Golf Management program and has been responsible for the redevelopment and advancement of the program. During this period, Ray has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the program and the field of education with a number of awards including the Leadership in Faculty Teaching (LIFT) award and Humber College’s Distinguished Faculty Award. In addition to his academic contributions, Ray has had a significant presence within Humber's varsity program, having served as the Head Coach of Humber's varsity golf team for twelve years. During this period his teams won a record setting 10 CCAA men's national championships, and Ray served as the Team Canada's Head Coach for the World University Championships from 2004 to 2011. In 2012, Ray was the recipient of the CCAA's Coaching Excellence Award across All Sports.

An outstanding leader, Ray looks forward to continuing to provide students with a broad spectrum of opportunities that contribute to and create a greater level of student engagement in the college experience.

About Michael Kopinak

Mike has been employed at Humber since 1999, in a variety of roles in the areas of Residence Life, International Student Services, Student Life and most recently Public Safety. Throughout his career at Humber he has been dedicated to creating a positive "out of class" student experience, and is known for his enthusiasm and dedication to students at the college.
Mike has been recognized by his peers and honored by the college by earning the through the 2010 Extra Mile Award and the 2012 Distinguished Service Award, presented at the President’s Breakfast. Mike has also been a leader in Varsity athletics for the past eight years, as the co-ordinator and a coach of the very successful varsity badminton program, helping guide the team to four straight provincial championships and eight individual medals at nationals, including two golds.

Please join me in congratulating Ray and Mike on their appointment to these important leadership roles.

Sincerely,

 

Jason Hunter
Dean of Students

 

Request to Reduce Electricity Use!
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July 18, 2013
July 18, 2013

The weather forecast in Toronto indicates the current high temperatures and humidity will persist into the weekend. This sustained weather condition is putting a significant strain on Toronto Hydro’s distribution system and is increasing the risk of power outages due to near record peak demands and the potential for electrical overloading.

We are reaching out to ask that we all try to make every effort to reduce energy use as members of the Toronto community, to do our part.

At work:

  • Remember to turn off all lights when you leave for the day, and in rooms you aren’t using. Work using only daylight if possible!
  • Remember to turn off your computer and monitors at the end of the day, and before you leave for the weekend.
  • Turn off and unplug any electronic equipment that you aren’t using. Anything with a light or clock on it is using energy all the time!
  • Are you too cold? Please don’t use a space heater if you are in an area that is typically cold. Please contact Facilities Management if you are uncomfortable!
  • Keep the windows closed, we don’t want to cool the outdoors!

At home:

  • Turn up your thermostat a few degrees. It’s ok to use air conditioning to stay cool, but not so much that you need to wear a sweater inside. Turn it off when you are not at home. As a rule of thumb, Toronto Hydro suggests your thermostat should be set to 25.5°C, or higher if comfort permits.
  • Only cool the rooms that you are using. Close vents to areas in your home that you aren’t going to be in.
  • Keep window shades drawn during the afternoon to minimize heat gain from the sun.
  • Use the cold setting on your washer and hang clothes to dry. Do your wash in the evenings.
  • Adjust your hot water thermostat so your water heater isn’t working as hard.
  • Avoid using heat producing appliances such as ovens and dishwashers during the hottest part of the day.
  • Use a fan to circulate air.
  • Check that your air conditioner filter is clean.

For more information, please contact Lindsay Walker
Phone: 416-805-8970
Email: lindsay.walker@humber.ca

 

Beat the Heat: Preventing Heat Stress
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July 16, 2013
July 16, 2013

We all look forward to the sunny warm weather that comes with summer; however, high temperatures can pose a risk to workers, particularly for those whose jobs involve outdoor activities. When heat is combined with other stresses such as high humidity, physical exertion, fatigue, or lack of acclimatization, it can lead to heat-related illnesses. 

The heating and cooling balance in our body depends on the amount of heat absorbed from the environment as well as the heat generated through physical activities. As our body heats up, it tries to cool itself through the evaporation of sweat. If body fluids and salts are not replaced, the body starts to overheat. Heat-related conditions include heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Depending on the condition, symptoms may include dizziness or fainting, nausea, weakness, heavy sweating, and rapid breathing.

Report heat stress concerns to your supervisor. If you experience symptoms of heat stress during extreme heat, move to a cool area, loosen your clothing, get cool water to drink, and get medical attention immediately.

Tips for Preventing Heat Stress:

  • It is important to note that an extreme heat alert has been issued for Toronto; starting Wednesday, July 16, 2013 and remains in effect until further notice.
  • Keep your body hydrated. Drink more water during hot days.
  • Wear breathable, light clothing that allows free movement of air. Air movement over the skin surface maximizes body heat removal by both evaporation and convection.
  • Schedule more strenuous activities during cooler times of the day.
  • Schedule frequent short breaks instead of a few longer breaks. Frequent short breaks away from the sun allow the body to cool down and prevent it from overheating.
  • Use sunscreen and keep your head covered.


If you work indoors and your work environment is at higher temperatures or humidity levels during the summer months, either because of mechanical failure or the lack of air-conditioning, inform your supervisor. Facilities Management or Health and Safety Services can assist in assessing the situation. Light clothing, hydration, fans, or breaks in a cooler environment can help reduce your discomfort.
 

 For further information with regard to heat stress in the workplace, please visit:

www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pdf/gl_heat.pdf
www.wsib.on.ca/files/Content/PreventionHSGuide/HeatStressGuide.pdf

HR Services | Health and Safety Services
www.hrs.humber.ca/safety

 

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