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Faculty Orientation
Presented by: Human ResourcesAugust 2011
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Agenda
Services for UOIT employees
HR Overview
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Highlights of policies and procedures and where to findthem
HR Contacts
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Campus Athletic Centre:- staff memberships
- Fitness centre and classes
- Indoor running track, squash courts, tennis centre, skating rinks,summer camps, varsity athletics
Campus Health Centre:- pharmacy, physicians, massage therapists, chiropractor, flu shots,
- Health and nutrition counselling assessment and referrals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):- Face to face counselling
- On-line lifestyle and health information
Work Life Balance at UOIT
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Fun Events
Staff Summer BBQ
BaseballTournament
Convocation
Childrens Holiday Party
Presidents
Reception
Open House
Mulligan s Golf League
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Reflect in all our work the Universitys values of: Integrity and respect
Honesty and accountability
Intellectual rigour
Attract and retain best faculty and staff
Provide counsel and advice to managers to allow themto manage their employees effectively and fairly
Lead the Universitys relationships with unions andemployee associations
Administer corporate obligations (examples include,pension and benefit plans, AODA, Employment Equity)
Strong focus on open door policy for all faculty and staff
Human Resources Overview
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Overall responsibility for employment relatedpolicies and programs:
Recruit and attract faculty and staff
Positive workplace culture valuing diversity and inclusiveness
Competitive compensation salaries, benefits, pension Employee and labour relations
Safe and supportive work environment health & safety, early & safereturn to work
Employee engagement and recognition initiatives
Opportunities for growth - professional development, learning,performance feedback
Counsel and advice to managers
Legislative compliance
HR Reporting and Information Management
HR at UOIT
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Collective Agreement with Faculty Association
University-wide Policies and Procedures not set out inCollective Agreement Workplace Violence and Prevention Policy
IT Acceptable Use and Electronic Mail Policy Emergency Preparedness Plan
Accessibility Policy
AODA Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
All faculty/staff are required to complete Customer Service Training E-learning module
You will receive an e-mail providing you with a link to the training site (requiredinformation: Banner ID and Postal Code)
Can also be accessed via the New Employee Online Orientation click on NewEmployee Checklist
Print and send copy of certificate to HR
Information about Terms and Conditions ofEmployment
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Performance Reviews
Performance Review Program Set objectives and goals with Dean at beginning of academic year Assist faculty members in meeting professional and career goals and
expectations Acknowledge and recognize individual faculty members success Target continuous improvement
Align individual goals with overall University/Faculty objectives
Suggestions Have regular one-on-one meetings with your Dean In these meeting, discuss your action plans and the Deans expectations
for teaching, research, and service. Take advantage of meetings and workshops that are presented regularly
through the Office of the Associate Provost, Teaching & Learning Make appointment with Office of Research Services as soon as possible
to discuss granting opportunities in your area of expertise
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Contacts in HR
Director
Murray Lapp
HR SpecialistBeth Partlow*FBIT, SSH, ED
Associate DirectorJoanne Evans
*Science
HR GeneralistJulie Day
HR AdministratorPension & Benefits
Ollie Pehlemann
HR OfficerRecruitment
Natasha McGlashan
HR SpecialistLabour Relations
Krista Secord*FEAS, FESNS, Hsci.
OccupationalHealth & Safety Officer
Dave Roger
Administrative Assistant
Linda Craig
HR SpecialistPension & Benefits
Mary Steele
*provides HR support for these faculties
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All emergencies on campus, dial 2400, (not 9.1.1.)
Program your personal cell phone with the following
number on a SPEED DIAL NUMBER : 905-721-3211
Classroom Emergency Phones- immediate 2 way communication with Campus Security
Campus Security service has CPR and first aid qualifiedguards on duty 24 hours a day. Durham Regional PoliceService also randomly patrol the campus
Public Safety & Security
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Surveillance cameras are located in buildings, on thegrounds and along footpaths
CAMPUSWALK available 24 hours a day, call ext.
2400 Code Blue stations are located in campus parking lots for
your security, for instant contact to security desk andactivation of cameras monitoring in your location.
Fire Evacuation Procedures and 2 stage alarm
Public Safety & Security (Contd)
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Occupational Health & Safety
The University Health and Safety Policy states:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology
(UOIT) has a vital interest in the health and safety ofits employees, students, visitors and contractors.The prevention of occupational illness or injury is a
major continuing objective and UOIT will make everyreasonable effort to provide and maintain a safe andhealthy work and learning environment.
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Chemical liquids- cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents vapours & fumes- welding fumes and solvent vapours gases- acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium flammablematerials- gasoline, solvents and explosive
chemicals
Physical electricity, radiation (ionizing & non-ionizing) unguarded moving machinery parts - saw blades, pulleys with
belts, robotics constant loud noise high exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays, heat or cold working at heights with ladders and scaffolds
liquids/spills on the floor
Hazards in Academia?
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Biological blood and body fluids fungi, bacteria and viruses plants insect bites
animal and bird droppings
Ergonomic poor lighting poor workstations and chairs constant lifting poor posture repetitive movements having to use too much force
Hazards in Academia? (Contd)
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U.O.I.T. Safety Committees
Legislated Safety Committees
Joint Health & Safety Committee(Occ. Health & Safety Act)
Radiation Safety Committee(Can. Nuclear Safety Commission)
Biosafety Committee(Health Canada Lab Safety Guidelines)
Animal Care Committee(Animals for Research Act & Can. Council on AnimalCare)
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The Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) The Regulations (workplace specific )
WHMIS regulation, covers most hazardous
substances for industrial establishments, health care facilities,
construction, diving operations
for certain kinds of hazards like biological agentsand x-rays.
Designated Substances regulations - cover elevenespecially dangerous materials
Legislated Requirements
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Anyone who receives financial compensationfor services performed.
Includes paid research assistants & students
Who is not a worker?
Unpaid workers & volunteers - not covered bythe OH&S Act but could pursue civil action.
Whos a Worker?
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The OHSA gives every worker three important rights.
You have the Right To Know You have the right to know the hazards in your job. Your
employer or supervisor must tell you about anything in your
job that can hurt you and make sure you are provided withthe information you need to work safely.
You have the Right to Participate You have the right to take part in keeping your workplace
healthy and safe. Report hazards to your supervisor.
You have the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work In most situations, you can refuse to do a job if you believe
it is likely to endanger you.
Worker H&S Rights
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Comply with the Act, any applicable Regulations andthe university health and safety rules;
Use all machines and equipment the way you weretrained to use them;
Use any required personal protective equipment(such as goggles, gloves and safety glasses) the wayyou were trained. Don't modify them in any way;
Report any hazards you see to your supervisorand/or anything you think may contravene the Act, itsRegulations or university safety rules;
Always work safely.
Worker Responsibilities
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OHSA definition:
A person who:
is in charge of the workplace and/or
has authority over a worker or directs workeractivity
Can you think of a situation where you mightbe considered a supervisor?
Whos a Supervisor?
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Assure a worker works in a safe fashion usingrequired protective equipment and devices
Be familiar with hazards of the workplace andadvise workers of them
Provide written instruction (where soprescribed) to address the hazards
Take all precautions reasonable under the
circumstances for the protection of the worker Must be competent (as defined by OHSA)
Must be duly diligent
Supervisor Responsibilities
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General workplace safety information and/ortraining
University safety rules & emergency procedures
fire exit & extinguisher use & locations
first aid locations and procedures
Specific safety training
procedures - how to do the job and what PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) is needed
how to use protective guards and safety features
lockout procedures
Two Types of Training
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In all cases of injury or illnessat the workplace.
Get first aid treatment right away.
Tell the supervisor about any injury or anyillness or condition (like skin rash, forinstance) that you believe happened because
of work as soon as possible, no matter howsmall.
Report it using the online resource at:
http://uoit.ca/forms/accidentinjury/
In Case of Injury
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Security staff
First Aid stations and trained volunteers
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)
Available throughout the college & universitybuildings
Web site resources: http://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/16583/health_safety.html
Health & Safety Resources
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Available in your faculty or department To access the librarys MSDS database:
UOIT home page Faculty + Staff; Campus Services; Human
Resources; Health + Safety: Haz. Matls or
Faculty + Staff; Library; Direct Access; Indexesand Databases; CCOHS
Enter your BANNER ID and password
Need to find a MSDS?
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Your supervisor is the first person you shouldsee. By law, your employer and yoursupervisor are responsible for making sure you
know about the hazards your job. Joint Health and Safety Committee members
are a great source of information.
The Health and Safety Officer, a health andsafety professional. It's part of my job toanswer questions and provide advice.
H&S questions or concerns?
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Within the next week: Complete WHMIS For Everyone CD-ROM
interactive training and send one copy of
Certificate of Completion to HR.(CD availablefrom library)
Whats next?
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Dave Roger, Health & Safety OfficerExt. 2140 or [email protected]
Thank you
Need Additional Help?
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]