Join us as we celebrate 50 years of change and re-invention at Humber by exploring a perennial concern: What’s next? Send your single-page proposal concerning any subject (in any discipline) aligned with this year’s theme by or before May 15, 2017. Submission to: lasconference@humber.ca

Ergonomics is fitting the task to the employee. It is aimed at ensuring that equipment, tools, and job tasks are properly designed and/or arranged to minimize the risk of injury, to reduce discomfort and to promote efficiency. Many Humber staff use computers regularly throughout the day. Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer workstation in poorly designed/adjusted equipment, and in awkward postures can introduce a number of ergonomic risk factors that can lead to musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, as well as eye strain.

The Business School is pleased to share the April 2017 edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter with the college. Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

Interested in doing applied research, but need to brush up on your skills? Have a burning teaching and learning research question, but not sure where to begin? This series is for you! Come for just one or join us for all 12 sessions, co-sponsored by the Office of Applied Research & Innovation and the Centre for Teaching and Learning. To register, visit the Centre for Teaching & Learning website.

Humber is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff and endeavors to reduce workplace risks that may lead to accidents and personal injury. In the unfortunate circumstance that a work related accident does occur, it is important to know how to respond. The information below outlines the first steps involved in injury treatment and reporting.

INJURY TREATMENT:

If you are injured during the course of your work, obtain medical attention through one of the following options: