core faculty orientation - final august-11 uoit

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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
http://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/athletics.htmlhttp://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/campus_health_centre.htmlhttp://www.shepellfgiservices.com/app/eap/entersite2.asphttp://www.shepellfgiservices.com/app/eap/entersite2.asphttp://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/campus_health_centre.htmlhttp://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/athletics.html


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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
http://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/16583/health_safety.htmlhttp://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/16583/health_safety.html


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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?
http://www.uoit.ca/http://www.uoit.ca/


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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]

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