Humber Complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

December 18, 2012

Individualized Workplace Emergency Response Information

Humber College is committed to providing an accessible living, learning and working environment. In order to comply with Section 27 of Integrated Accessibility Standards (AODA, 2005), Humber is required to provide individualized workplace emergency response information for employees with disabilities. The purpose of this information is to outline how an employee with a disability, if they require it, will be provided with assistance in the event of an emergency. An emergency can range from an acute event that requires medical attention to an event such as a fire where special evacuation procedures may be necessary.

How will Humber maintain compliance with this requirement?

Managers are responsible for working with employees and work-study students with disabilities to develop an Individualized Workplace Emergency Response Plan (The Plan). Humber has developed a Workplace Emergency Response Plan Template to assist managers, employees and work-study students to create The Plan.

What do Managers need to do?

  1. If you are aware that an employee with a disability will require assistance in the event of an emergency, contact the AODA Coordinator by email at jessica.bowen@humber.ca or by phone at 416.675.6622 ext. 5685 to access the Workplace Emergency Response Plan Template (‘The Plan’).
  2. In consultation with the employee, use The Plan to determine the employee’s needs in the event of an emergency and assist in the development of the employee’s workplace emergency response plan. If you have any questions or need assistance completing The Plan, contact the AODA Coordinator.
  3. Once the employee’s emergency information has been developed, a signed copy of this information must be provided to the employee, the Manager and HR Services for the employee’s personnel file.

If you have questions about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) or the Individualized Workplace Emergency Response Information please contact Jessica Bowen, AODA Coordinator at jessica.bowen@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 ext. 5685.