All employees, graduate students, post-docs, visiting scholars and volunteers are required to complete this awareness training. Training includes the roles, responsibilities, reporting process, and protocols to respond to harassment and/or violence in the workplace.

Policies/Programs
Discrimination and Harassment Policy

McMaster University Workplace Violence Program

Violence in the Workplace Policy

Sexual Violence Policy

Emergency Guidance for Presenters

Emergency Guidance Document for Presenters/Lecturers

Emergency Preparation Guidance for McMaster Event Planning

Classroom Emergency Preparedness

Considerations for Use of Third-Party Technologies in Teaching and Learning

Resources

Employee and Family Assistance Program

McMaster Emergency Guidebook

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

How to talk to an employee who might be experiencing domestic violence (video)

Domestic Violence in the Workplace:  Allen Sawkins Interview (video)

McMaster is dedicated to proactively working towards a healthy workplace including offering ergonomic solutions for employees.

In support of the RMM 405 Ergonomic Safety Program, online training is offered by through Mosaic/Avenue to Learn.   Making your work experience safer is a responsibility we all share; make a commitment to creating a healthier work environment.

Complete the Ergonomic Self-Assessment Checklist.  This self-assessment raises awareness of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) caused within the workplace and provides important information regarding prevention, treatments, and workplace safety.  If required after completing the self-assessment checklist, after self-adjustment, acclimation to changes, and microbreaks have been implemented, or when requested, an in-person or virtual Ergonomic Assessment can be requested by completing the Ergonomic Assessment Request Form and submitting through the appropriate safety office eohss@mcmaster.ca or fhsso@mcamster.ca.

Working from Home

The following suggestions will allow employees to continue to work productively and consider proper ergonomic set-up while at home.

• Remote workers are to complete the Ergonomic Self-Assessment Checklist to verify the remote workplace meets the same health and safety standards as those available at the University.
• Working from Home Ergonomics Video
• Strategies for Healthy Screen Habits
• Guidance for Setting Up and Supporting Remote Work Arrangements

First Aid Kits & Rooms will be placed around the University at a set frequency.  Both Kits and Rooms will require one individual per shift to be assigned as the official First Aid Provider for the equipment.

The University’s expectation for First Aid Training is the Standard (2 Day) First Aid and CPR training.  Find the most up to date First Aid training schedule on the Athletics and Recreation website. Note: Individuals must notify Athletics & Recreation in writing to withdraw from a First Aid course. In the event that you do not attend without providing notice, your department will be charged a fee.

RMM 1204 First Aid Program

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locations

First Aid Regulations 1101ds

Ontario’s Good Samaritan Act, 2001

Note:  The Faculty of Health Sciences Safety Office will be sending out requests to verify your participation in this program.