Thursday, September 14, 2017

New Noise Hazard Signage

Environmental Health & Safety recently conducted a noise audit of various areas on campus and new signage has been installed at the entrances of identified areas. The new signage indicates the need to wear hearing protection in areas that regularly exceed 85dB. Overexposure to elevated levels of noise can result in temporary or permanent... More

Friday, September 8, 2017

Last day for Health & Safety Award Nominations!

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) want your help to identify one person who “Walks the Safety Talk” and has demonstrated commitment to fostering positive safety culture at Carleton. Please submit your nomination using this form before end of day.   Thank you for making... More

Monday, August 21, 2017

How dangerous are Solar Eclipses?

Solar eclipses themselves are not any more dangerous than the sun we are exposed to on a daily basis. The sun emits high levels of Ultraviolet (UV) light which is damaging to our eyes, but it is so bright that we are not inclined to look directly at it. In waiting for an eclipse,... More

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Call for Health & Safety Award Nominations

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) want your help to identify faculty and/or professional services staff who truly “Walk the Talk” and have a demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive safety culture at Carleton. Nominations are now open for the 2017 Carleton University Health... More

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Hot in the City

It’s hot outside! While the heat warning has been lifted and it is still important to know the symptoms of Heat Stress and Heat Stroke. Symptoms are rarely recognized by the person experiencing them, so keep a close eye on your co-workers and friends as well as children and pets. The best course of action is... More

Thursday, May 18, 2017

We Want to Hear Your Thoughts!

Thank you for celebrating North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) week with us! Last week was chock-full of events surrounding the themes of occupational safety, mental health awareness and emergency preparedness. Teams competed for the golden trophy in the Amazing Race, learned about Bullying and Sexual Violence, dressed to... More

Friday, May 12, 2017

Lunch at the Fresh Food Company

As a special thank you to the participants of our NAOSH week events, we invite you to lunch at the Fresh Food Company today from noon - 1pm! There will be a brief closing ceremony, followed by the announcement of the CU Amazing Race winning team!   Prize ballots will be awarded for each... More

Thursday, May 11, 2017

TODAY – Steps for Safety

Put on your walking shoes and join us in taking important Steps for Safety! EHS and Healthy Workplace are hosting a group walk around our beautiful campus to enjoy the fresh air, get some steps in, and encourage awareness of hazards in our environment. Notice a tripping hazard on the walking path? Make a note!... More

Monday, May 1, 2017

Prevent sexual violence and harassment, because you CAN

You overhear your co-worker make an off-colour joke. Should you say something? To who? Maybe if you ignore them, they’ll stop... Or maybe they won't. That “joke” could be more damaging than you think.   Everyone has the right to a safe work environment. Likewise, we all have a responsibility to keep our work... More

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Registration now open for all NAOSH week events!

Register now before spaces fill up! Monday, May 8th Tuesday, May 9th Wednesday, May 10th Thursday, May 11th Friday, May 12th  CU Amazing Race: Comeback edition  Watch & Talk: Bullying with Dr. Tina Daniels   Preventing Sexual Violence & Harassment in the Workplace Information Fair Steps for Safety Thank you Lunch Resiliency... More

Monday, April 24, 2017

Day of Mourning April 28th

The National Day of Mourning is a time to honour those workers who have lost their lives, been injured or become disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational disease. We also recognize the impact on families and friends affected by these tragedies and their need for continued support. In honour of these workers... More

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Sex and Gender in the Workplace

Do sex and gender affect workplace safety? Yes! Physical differences arising from biological sex and psychosocial variation related to gender could have an impact on type of injury and support offered in recovery. The Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS) has launched the Gender, Work and Health portal for sharing research,... More

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Save Your Vision

Hazards are present in every workplace that could result in eye injury or blindness. Protecting your vision is as simple as being aware of the dangers and engaging in safe work practices that minimize risks.   Working in a Laboratory Laboratory goggles protect the wearer from chemical splashes, flying shards of broken glassware, and... More

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

NAOSH Week Events

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH), Mental Health Awareness, and Emergency Preparedness weeks will be celebrated May 7th -13th! This week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen our commitment to these issues through increased awareness, information sharing, training, and fun! In collaboration with... More

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

David Hunt talks Ergonomic Injuries

Feb 28th is Repetitive Strain Injury (aka Musculoskeletal disorder) awareness day. These types of injuries are caused by repetitive movements or prolonged awkward postures. Repetitive strain injuries affect the muscles, tendons, nerves and joints of high strain areas such as the upper and lower back, shoulders, elbows, wrists and neck. The best... More

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Results of MOL Chemical Handling Inspection Blitz

As part of the Safe At Work Ontario compliance strategy, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) recently conducted field visits to over 630 workplaces. The aim of these visits was to ensure that workers had received appropriate training, wore the correct personal protective equipment, and were engaging in good work practices. Over the course of... More

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Cyberbullying Panel Discussion

Cyberbullying is a form of online harassment and will not be tolerated at Carleton University. Staff, students, and visitors are protected under the Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy. Carleton University is hosting two Cyberbullying Panel discussions on February 14th. Three panelists (Prof. Tina Daniels, Robert Monti and Jacques Charron) will... More

Monday, January 23, 2017

NAOSH week 2017: Save the Date!

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH), Mental Health Awareness, and Emergency Preparedness weeks will be celebrated May 7th -13th! This week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen our commitment to these issues through increased awareness, information sharing, training, and fun!   In collaboration... More

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Drone Safety Workshop

Carleton's Faculty of Engineering and Design is at the forefront of drone (Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)) research in Canada. The UAV research group consists of faculty, engineering consultants, undergraduate and graduate students developing two major UAV platforms. To learn more, visit the UAV research group website. With all the rules and... More

Friday, December 2, 2016

The slippery season is upon us!

Over 42 000 Canadians are injured by fall accidents every year. As temperatures drop, outdoor walkways can become wet, icy, or snow-covered. What can you do to prevent outdoor slip, trip, and falls? Wear appropriate footwear Keep an eye out for hazards and avoid them whenever possible Report a particularly bad pathway that needs to... More

Monday, November 21, 2016

Occupational Health & Safety for Young Workers Student Challenge

Young workers are 3X more likely to be affected by workplace illness or injury. Are you a Carleton student with an idea that could keep young workers safe? Maybe a new service or program would make all the difference? How about an innovative awareness campaign that will speak to young workers? The Public Services... More

Monday, August 15, 2016

Mental Health Video Wins First Prize in the Ontario Ministry of Labour Video Contest

Every year, the Ontario Ministry of Labour sponsors a video contest for high school students to challenge their creativity by filming an original video on workplace safety. This year’s first place winner is "Breakdown" by Raagavi Ramenthiran, Jaclyn Chiu, Jessica Gu and Morgan McKay at Markville Secondary School, Markham. This video beautifully... More

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Test your Knowledge of Health & Safety with this Fun Quiz!

Test and refresh your knowledge of Health and Safety at Carleton with this fun online... More

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

North American Occupational Safety and Health, Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week

The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH), Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week are all May 2 – 6! This week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen our commitment to occupational safety, mental health and emergency preparedness through increased awareness, information sharing and... More

Thursday, October 8, 2015

It’s Fire Prevention Week – Take the Quiz!

Oct 4th-10th is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s tagline is “Hear the Beep, Where you Sleep!”. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is encouraging everyone to install a working fire alarm in every bedroom of their home.  Learn all about smoke alarm safety with this trivia quiz.  Share your results at... More

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

We Need Your Help!

Environmental Health and Safety strives to create and implement programs and policies that allow the Carleton community to work and learn in a safe environment. An important part in developing these programs and policies is the input received from those working with them on a daily basis. We want to know what works, what... More

Monday, August 31, 2015

Review the New Rules of the Road

September 1st  2015 updated rules are enforced on all Ontario roads! Changes will include protecting cyclists, harsher punishments for distracted driving and ensuring safety of tow trucks and school buses. If you are a driver or a cyclist, take time to review the new adjustments to the road rules. If you are biking …  ... More

Monday, August 31, 2015

CCOHS – Health and Safety Report

Check out this month's Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety newsletter!... More

Friday, July 31, 2015

Hot in the City

It’s hot outside! While the heat warning has been lifted and it is still important to know the symptoms of Heat Stress and Heat Stroke. Symptoms are rarely recognized by the person experiencing them, so keep a close eye on your co-workers and friends as well as children and pets. The best course of action is... More

Thursday, July 30, 2015

New and Improved WHMIS!

Canada has now joined many countries in adopting the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace hazardous chemicals. This means that the WHMIS that we know and love is changing, for the better! WHMIS 2015 is the term used to describe the incorporation of the GHS into... More

Friday, May 8, 2015

Ergonomic App

The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime! With this week’s focus on preventing injury and illness in the workplace, we challenge you to assess your own work space. Ergonomics is the science of matching the job to the worker and the product to the user. So how do we assess... More

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Emergency Evacuations

Each building has its own unique Fire Safety Plan, to ensure the appropriate measures are in place, based on the building purpose (research, teaching, administrative, residential, facilities), occupant load and specific hazards which might require specific attention. Each building specific plan outlines the steps that have been put in place to... More

Monday, May 4, 2015

Inspection Checklist Challenge

The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime! With this week’s focus on preventing injury and illness in the workplace, we challenge you to assess your own work space! Whether you work in a laboratory, workshop or an office environment, complete an inspection checklist and submit  via email to ehs@carleton.ca before... More

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Safety Selfie Contest

All week long, we are celebrating safety, prevention and well-being. We want to see how you engage in healthy and safe behavior! “Safety Selfie” is a campaign where individuals are encouraged to take a selfie while engaging in safe behavior. There are many different aspects of safety to choose from including: operational health and... More

Monday, April 27, 2015

North American Occupational Safety and Health, Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week

The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH), Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week are all May 4 – 8! This week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen our commitment to occupational safety, mental health and emergency preparedness through increased awareness, information sharing and... More

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