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The consequences of chemical mismanagement
Disposal of expired peroxide-formers is hazardous and costly; learn what's involved so you can plan to prevent it.
Calling all safety leaders!
The Health, Safety, and Environment Symposium is a series of online workshops, presentations, and facilitated discussions that will be held throughout November and December 2021.
Topics include:
- Contractor safety
- Psychological health & safety
- Wildlife encounters
- HSE as a Centre of Expertise
Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Michael Houghton, will also share insight on pathogen escape from laboratories, and strategies for prevention.
Supervisors and others in a safety leadership role should attend.
This fall, don't fall
Fall means cooler weather, sweaters, and pumpkin spice frappuccinos. It also means icy conditions and an uptick in injuries due to slips and falls. Fortunately, sand, cleats, and penguins can help.
Upcoming inspection?
Every year, HSE inspects hundreds of workspaces, from laboratories to workshops to art studios. We're checking that hazard assessments are complete and control measures are in place.
JEOPARDY! The incident edition
What kinds of incidents happen in your unit, and why report them at all? Register your team for a JEOPARDY session and learn more!
What's New?
Courses
Fall ready: coming to campus e-learning
MANDATORY online course for staff and students returning to campus during the pandemic. Take the course.
Psychologically healthy and safe workplaces: it's everyone's responsibility
October 13, 2021 - 12:00 pm
What is psychological health and safety and how does it connect to the workplace? What is the National Standard of Canada? What are workplace factors? In this one-hour session, participants will learn about the National Standard, workplace psychosocial factors, and what resources are available at the U of A to support psychologically safe workplaces.
Register through the LearnCentre using the “enroll” button on the top right. New to LearnCentre? Access LearnCentre before registering.
Resources
- Working alone from home guidance document & flowchart
- Field level hazard assessment: Use to assess hazards on a worksite/project site (Field researchers - please use field safety log books instead)
- Large-capacity batteries safe work practice
- Mercury spill standard operating procedure
Notices
Changes to the OHS Act, scheduled to take effect in September 2021 have been delayed until late 2021. Stay tuned!
- The Field Research Information Sessions return February 2022. Details TBD. Meanwhile, enter the field research photo contest by December 31, 2021:
