EOHSS COVID-19 Resources
Workplace Health and Safety Guidance During COVID-19
The following information is intended to assist the McMaster community in the planning process for the gradual return to campus while managing the risk related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Incident Reporting
All injuries, incidents and hazardous situations must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Ergonomics: Working from Home
The following suggestions will allow employees to continue to work productively and consider proper ergonomic set-up while at home.
Working from Home Ergonomics Video
Strategies for Healthy Screen Habits – NEW
Working Alone
Employees who are working alone on campus must have a working alone plan that is created with their supervisor. The plan must include procedures for obtaining assistance in the event of an emergency.
Home Safety
The checklist is designed to assess the safety of the home workstation. Employees are expected to designate an adequate and separate workstation in the home. To ensure employees are working in a safe and healthy dedicated workstation, the following checklist should be completed. Please note, assessment is of the workstation only and is not reflective of the safety of the home in its entirety.
Masks and Face Coverings
Face Coverings and Face Masks – Government of Ontario
When and How to Wear a Mask – Public Health Ontario
Mask Use for Non-Health Care Workers – Public Health Ontario

Hand Washing Poster
Quick Links
Learn more about Our Safety


Occupational Safety
Information includes ergonomics, violence and harassment prevention in the workplace, fire safety, standard operating procedures and first aid kit locations.

Lab Safety
Information including biological/chemical waste disposal, hazardous materials, and McMaster’s chemical inventory system (HECHMET).

Travel Safety and Planning
Information on international travel including Global Affairs Canada, International SOS, Travel Smart app.

Campus Insurance
Information included: Certificates of Insurance, insurance coverage for shipping equipment and information on leased, owned or rented vehicles.

Field Trip, Student Placements and Research Activity
Information for students, employees travelling on McMaster business as part of a field trip, research activity or student placement.
EOHSS Team
For general inquiries please contact us at eohss@mcmaster.ca or extension 24352.

Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Leah Allan
Lab Safety Specialist
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Cheryl Beecroft
Health and Safety Specialist
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Stacie Cameron
Health, Safety and Insurance Advisor

Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Dane DeMan
Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Alicia Westfall
Health and Safety Specialist
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services
Lisa Morine
Director, Health, Safety and Risk Management