Safety Week
Let's create a safer future together!
Campus Safety Walk
Daytime: May 6 and 10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Evening: May 8, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy the fresh air, get some steps in, and learn about walking safely on campus!
Protection Services will be hosting campus safety walks to promote a safer environment for all members of the University community. Each walk will feature a group of approximately 12 staff and students under the guidance of a Safety Leader, who will point out potentially dangerous or hazardous areas, i.e. dimly lit spots, trees that need trimming, etc.
Spot the Hazard challenge
May 6 to 10, at your own pace
Location: All uOttawa facilities (main campus, Lees and Alta Vista), including offices, classrooms, labs, outdoor spaces, hallways, workshops, etc.
One of the root causes of workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents is the failure to identify or recognize hazards that are present or could have been anticipated. Empower your team members and co-workers to become safety champions by participating in our Spot the Hazard challenge.
Identify and report environmental-, health- or safety-related hazards on campus. Then, submit the required hazard information (photos, videos, description, location). What to look for:
- unsecured objects stored at height
- cabinets, ladders or items leaning on the wall
- inadequate lighting
- general clutter, including items stored on the floor
- power bars in series and wires on the floor
- inadequate chemical or biological storage, including unlabelled chemicals
- broken tiles
- hazardous situations or activities
Safety Scavenger Hunt
May 6 to 10, at your own pace
Location: All uOttawa facilities (main campus, Lees and Alta Vista), including offices, classrooms, labs, outdoor spaces, hallways, workshops, etc.
Safety is one of those things we often take for granted in our workplace — but who says learning about it can’t be fun? With the Safety Scavenger Hunt, find the information, procedures and equipment specific to your location. Learn to locate the following:
- the nearest AED
- your evacuation assembly point
- the nearest first aid kit
- the nearest fire alarm pull station
- the nearest fire hose station
- the nearest emergency shower
- the nearest eyewash station
- the health and safety bulletin board in your building
- the nearest emergency phone
Fire Extinguisher Workshop
Tuesday, May 7
First session: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Second session: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Emergency Management, in partnership with Ottawa Fire Services, is hosting a Fire Extinguisher Workshop. Learn more about fire safety best practices and have a chance to use a fire extinguisher to extinguish flames quickly and effectively. This workshop includes two parts:
- In-class learning: Discuss types, features and safe operation of fire extinguishers, as well as fire safety awareness.
- Outdoor practice: Get safe hands-on experience and practise with a fire extinguisher on a controlled, live fire. Note: The instructor will have complete control over the fire at all times.
Workplace hazard identification workshop
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join us for an information session on understanding and mitigating workplace hazards. Learn more about the most common hazards and potential risks, and taking appropriate actions to prevent incidents, accidents and injuries. Whether you’re a professor, staff member or student, this event will offer valuable insights to promote a safer work environment for all.
Video screening of "Remember Charlie"
Wednesday, May 8
French screening | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | CRX, Room C309
English screening | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | CRX, Room C309
“Who has ever changed their behaviour because someone gave them a Work Safe T-shirt?”
In this hard-hitting, one-hour video entitled “Remember Charlie”, keynote safety speaker Charlie Morecraft recounts his journey from death’s door following a refinery explosion and why we all should follow safety procedures precisely. Charlie delivers a powerful, profound, and impactful message on safety that will alter people’s attitudes towards safety forever!
Spread the word, gather your teams and coworkers, and join us to watch this powerful storytelling video.
