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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A solar eclipse is expected in North America on April 8th, 2024, with a total and partial eclipse expected in parts of Eastern Canada. Ottawa lies very close to the path of totality and is expected to witness a deep darkening of the sky and edge effect. The total light intensity decreases during a... More
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team (Office of Risk Management) and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Health and Safety Recognition Award. If you know a faculty member and/or professional services staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering a positive safety culture at... More
Friday, December 22, 2023
Workplaces must ensure that correct safeguards are in place to protect employees from Carbon Monoxide (CO) hazards. Carbon Monoxide is a silent yet lethal gas and can be generated by various sources. For additional information on potential sources, symptoms of CO poisoning and control measures, click... More
Friday, July 21, 2023
Due to Canadian forest fires, there could be low air quality in the Ottawa area as a result of high levels of air pollution. Please observe special air quality statements issued by Environment Canada. It’s expected that these conditions could reoccur over the summer months. People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart... More
On June 28, Linda Cruz (Conference Services) received the Health & Safety Recognition Award. This award recognizes people who promote a positive health and safety culture at Carleton. Linda joined the Joint Health and Safety Committee in January 2019 and became co-chair in June 2020, representing workers. Congratulations... More
Friday, May 19, 2023
Environmental Health and Safety, as well as Human Resources, are pleased to announce that as a result of our success with the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program, all members of the Carleton community are eligible for a 25% discount off regularly priced merchandise at Mark’s stores across Canada from May 14-May 27. Think... More
Friday, April 28, 2023
In recognition of the annual National Day of Mourning, this is a time to remember and renew our commitment to improving workplace health and safety, and to preventing further illnesses, injuries and deaths. Today, on April 28th, the flags on Carleton's campus will fly at half-mast for the National Day of Mourning to honour... More
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Team (Office of Risk Management) and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) are seeking nominations for the 2023 Health and Safety Recognition Award. If you know a faculty member and/or professional services staff who have demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive safety culture at Carleton,... More
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With the hot weather upon us during this heatwave, EHS would like to remind everyone about the importance of recognizing summer hazards as well as understanding the effects of humidity. Please visit our resources to learn more about Humidex and Summer... More
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Every Step Counts! The Environmental Health and Safety Team in the Office of Risk Management, will be walking for families of workplace tragedy. We welcome members of the Carleton community to join our “Ravens for Workplace Safety” Team in support of families affected by life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. The Steps for... More
Monday, November 23, 2020
The availability of important Health and Safety information in a workplace reinforces a Worker’s Right to Know under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Whether your workplace is on-site or off-site (including remotely at home) this still applies. To support this, the Environmental Health and Safety office, in collaboration with ITS, has... More
Monday, May 4, 2020
“Spot the Hazards” with the Environmental Health & Safety office! Your task is to identify as many hazards as you can in the pictures below reinforcing workplace and home safety during NAOSH week. Happy... More
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