Asbestos Management Lifting Devices Designated Substances Noise Hazards Decommissioning Personal Protective Equipment Ergonomics Slip, Trip, Fall Prevention Hazard Identification and Reporting Working Alone Hazardous Waste Management Workplace Harassment and Violence Hot Work Young Workers Ladder Safety Working in a Workshop News Monday, April 23, 2018Are you Hiring Summer Students?Young workers are 3 times more likely to be injured on the job than their more experienced counterparts. For this reason, the Environmental Health and Safety Office is offering an in-class training session specifically designed to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. Young Worker Orientation will combine Worker Health & Safety... MoreFriday, January 12, 2018Spot a Hazard on Campus? Good Catch!“Someone could trip over that!” “This railing is loose. I sure hope nobody leans on it…” “Lookout! You almost stepped in that pot hole. You could have sprained your ankle!” Whether you realize it or not, safety is a big part of our everyday lives and you are identifying hazards on a regular... MoreWednesday, January 10, 2018Attn: Supervisors, No More Form 7s!Supervisors have a responsibility to maintain the safety and well-being of those that report to them. This includes reporting and investigating injuries and incidents as well as taking action to prevent them. Previously, supervisors were required to fill out the “Supervisor’s Injury/ Illness Reporting and Investigation Form” and then... MoreThursday, September 14, 2017New Noise Hazard SignageEnvironmental 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... MoreWednesday, August 16, 2017Call for Health & Safety Award NominationsThe 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... MoreMonday, April 24, 2017Day of Mourning April 28thThe 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... MoreThursday, March 16, 2017Save Your VisionHazards 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... MoreTuesday, March 14, 2017NAOSH Week EventsNorth 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... MoreTuesday, February 28, 2017David Hunt talks Ergonomic InjuriesFeb 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... MoreTuesday, January 24, 2017Spot a Hazard?If you see something that could potentially be a hazard, report it using the EHS Good Catch Report! Each and every Good Catch Report is taken seriously and every step reasonable will be taken to eliminate or reduce the hazard. Every member of the Carleton community plays an important role in making campus a safe... MoreWednesday, January 18, 2017Drone Safety WorkshopCarleton'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... MoreTuesday, September 1, 2015We 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... MoreFriday, July 31, 2015Hot in the CityIt’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... MoreTuesday, April 7, 2015Ladder Safety: There’s an App for thatNIOSH recently released its first smart phone application for mobile devices. This free app is aimed at improving extension ladder safety by providing real-time safety information delivered via the latest technology. Falls are a persistent source of injury in many occupations and in home use. Falls are the number one cause of construction-worker... MoreMonday, November 18, 2013Improving your Workstation Lunch ‘n LearnFeel like your computer workstation set up could be improved? Find out how to properly set yourself up at your workstation. Have a Kinesiologist walk you through the simple steps you can take to most effectively align you to your workstation. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is providing this Lunch ‘n’ Learn on Nov.... MoreWednesday, November 6, 2013Reporting Workplace InjuriesSometimes, despite effective prevention programs, things go wrong, and someone is injured on campus (or while working-off campus). Does this need to be reported? ABSOLUTELY! All workplace injuries and illnesses must be reported immediately to the workplace supervisor. The Department of University Safety (ext. 4444) will assist with obtaining... MoreLoad More →