Hazardous waste disposal, near misses, and back to campus safety information No images? Click here Hazardous waste 101: the perils of pickupImproperly disposed chemicals, sharps, and other research materials endanger custodial workers and other waste handlers at the U of A. Fortunately, there's a solution. HSE committees: Did you know?There are 25 faculty/portfolio Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) committees across the university! These committees include staff, faculty, and students and provide an opportunity to participate in workplace HSE initiatives. Whew -- that was close!A near miss is a close call or "freebie" incident where there's no harm done. It can be hard to recognize near misses and to distinguish them from other kinds of incidents. Review this info document and then test your knowledge! Plan for a spillWorking with chemicals? Be ready for a spill, just in case:
Special precautions may be required to clean up high hazard chemicals, including the following: Contact hse.info@ualberta.ca for assistance. Lunch & Learn July 20 or 27: COVID-19 Hazard AssessmentJoin us for an introduction to the U of A's COVID-19 hazard assessment tool. You'll learn:
Supervisors and members of HSE committees are encouraged to attend. Updates to the OHS ActChanges to provincial OHS legislation, including updates to roles and responsibilities and new terminology, are coming September 2021. Learn how this could affect you. Welcome back (safely!)It's a good time to think about safety measures -- COVID-19 related and otherwise -- that may be necessary to get back to working on campus. New Resources Documents/tools
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HRHSE Learning Opportunities & More The New Reality: Professionalism Post COVID-19 (July 27, 1-3 pm) This two-hour workshop will look at professionalism and conflict resolution in a post-pandemic world with practical tips and strategies for managing both. Additionally, the session will increase participants’ knowledge and awareness of bullying and harassment behaviour in the workplace, its impact, and how to address it. REGISTER Wilderness First Aid course (September 13 & 14, 2021): PRE-REGISTER Driver's Evaluation, ATV Training, Trailering: Contact Kenji Kinoshita (HSE Fleet Safety Advisor kenji.kinoshita@ualberta.ca) Are you a field researcher at the U of A? Subscribe to the FRO newsletter to receive monthly safety and training information related to researching off-campus. |