O-DAYS! 4th Annual Safety & Wellness Day

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Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

New and returning students, faculty, staff and members of the OCAD U community are invited to come and meet the Safety & Security Services and Health & Wellness teams.

Highlights include:

  • Free barber shop haircuts by The Mad One Barber Shop
  • Visit from local Therapy Dogs
  • Food trucks with discounted menus
  • Free food and giveaways
  • Enter-to-win prizes
  • Free self-defense class 
Venue & Address: 
Butterfield Park and Lambert Lounge (Room 187), 100 McCaul St. (MCA)
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/services/campus-life/orientation/o-days-schedule.htm
Cost: 
Free

Threat Assessment in Higher Education Conference

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Join OCAD University, Protect International and Paragon Security for a Threat Assessment in Higher Education Conference

OCAD University is pleased to present this 1-Day Conference on June 20, 2018 in partnership with Protect International and Paragon Security. The Conference will focus on cutting edge topics related to Threat Assessment in Higher Education including:

  • Sexual Violence and Parallel Investigations
  • Marijuana Use and Violence Risk
  • Fear Management and Safety Planning

The Conference will include presentations from internationally recognized experts in the field including Drs. Stephen Hart and Kelly Watt. Panel discussions with diverse community stakeholders will be facilitated by Louis Toromoreno. With over 110 registered attendees from post-secondary institutions from across the province as well as institutions from Eastern and Western Canada, this conference will be a great day for networking and collaborating related to threat assessment in higher education.

For more info or to sign up, contact:

Louis Toromoreno

Director, Safety & Security Services

OCAD University

416.977.6000 ext:622

Ltoromoreno@ocadu.ca

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul Street, Toronto
Keywords: 

Keeping our information safe: IT security at OCAD U

Every institution faces cyber security threats 24/7 and it's important to keep in mind that OCAD U's IT department has an abundance of helpful information about computer security. If you haven't visited IT's security tips section on our website lately, you may want a quick refresher, not to mention, catch another glimpse of those funky animal posters designed by IT's very own Stephanie Bailey. 

3rd Annual Safety & Wellness Day

Thursday, September 7, 2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Highlights include:

  •  OCAD student band showcase from 1-3pm
  •  Free barber shop haircuts by The Mad One Barber Shop
  •  Food Trucks with discounted menus
  •  Free giveaways and food samples from Foodora
  •  Enter-to-win prizes
  •  Make Your Own Pin station
  •  Free Self Defense Class
  •  Safety & Wellness Community Resources Fair

 

Venue & Address: 
Butterfield Park and Lambert Lounge (Room 187), 100 McCaul St
safety wellness day

Annual Fire Test - 100 McCaul St

Please be advised that the annual fire test and inspection will be occurring from August 29th within 100 McCaul Street between 7:30am and 4:00pm.

Student Safety Town Hall

Student Safety Town Hall
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 11:30pm

OCAD and 52 Division Community Police Liaison Committee invite you to attend a special town hall meeting for students about safety. Topics to be discussed include: Student Orientation, Safety on Campus, Laptop Theft & Registration Program, Bicycle Safety & Registration.

Venue & Address: 
Auditorium 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Cost: 
Free

Health & Safety for Visual Artists

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 10:30pm

Health & Safety for Visual Artists is a workshop designed to help visual and media artists develop safe
and healthy professional practices. Many visual artists repeatedly expose themselves to toxic and
potentially harmful chemicals and situations in order to produce their work and make a living. What are
the consequences? What can be done to create a healthier working environment?

Workshop participants will learn about:
• Toxicity in artists’ materials
• Health and safety in the studio
• Strategies for exposure reduction and risk management in art practices

Ted Rickard, MLS, MEd, CRSP, Manager of Health & Safety at Ontario College of Art & Design (1988-
2007)
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While at OCAD Ted’s educational mandate reached all aspects of health and safety within the university including teaching students, faculty and staff. A leading expert in this field, Ted has advised on health and safety issues for many individuals, institutions and organizations including Art Gallery of
Ontario’s Conservation Department, Art Hazards Resource Association, Harbourfront Craft Studios and of
course past presentations with AHCF and CARFAC. He has published over thirty booklets and articles for
various arts and occupational health and safety journals, a number of in-house policies and procedures
manuals and audio-visual training kits marketed across North America and around the world. Ted continues to offer independent training services to the larger arts community through his work with T.J Rickard Safety Consultancy.

Workshop Fee: $25 / Students & Seniors: $15
To register please contact us at:
Phone: 416.351.0239 | Email: info@ahcf.ca
Or visit our website to fill in an online registration form at: www.ahcf.ca

For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave
or scented products.

Venue & Address: 
InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre 9 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
info@ahcf.ca
Cost: 
Free

Fourth-Year Week: Staying Well in the Challenging World of Work

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Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Don't become a statistic. Young workers are 24% more likely to get hurt in the first few months of a new job! Whether you are working for yourself or somebody else, if you get sick or hurt yourself badly, your wallet will suffer. Learn how to recognize problems before they bite you. From blocked fire exits to how to use a fire extinguisher; asbestos and mould in your workplace or living space; your rights and responsibilities as a worker; the importance of labels and educating yourself; ladders and lifting heavy objects; stress and Personal Protective Equipment, you need to know where to find information. Come and listen, ask questions, and join in discussion.

Presented by Ted Rickard, Manager, Health & Safety.

This week is all about YOU, the fourth-year student'to recognize your accomplishments as you near the end of your final year. Fourth-Year Week is a way for OCAD to say thank you and celebrate the valuable contribution you make to the OCAD community and beyond.

We welcome you to participate as your schedule allows.

March 10 to March 14, 2008

Connect, engage, reflect and have fun!

Check the Events Calendar for daily activities and watch for posters and a Fourth-Year Week brochure!

Venue & Address: 
Room 1320 113 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
bjames@ocad.ca

Fourth-Year Week: Staying Well in the Challenging World of Work

fourth-year week
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Don't become a statistic. Young workers are 24% more likely to get hurt in the first few months of a new job! Whether you are working for yourself or somebody else, if you get sick or hurt yourself badly, your wallet will suffer. Learn how to recognize problems before they bite you. From blocked fire exits to how to use a fire extinguisher; asbestos and mould in your workplace or living space; your rights and responsibilities as a worker; the importance of labels and educating yourself; ladders and lifting heavy objects; stress and Personal Protective Equipment, you need to know where to find information. Come and listen, ask questions, and join in discussion.

Presented by Ted Rickard, Manager, Health & Safety.

This week is all about YOU, the fourth-year student'to recognize your accomplishments as you near the end of your final year. Fourth-Year Week is a way for OCAD to say thank you and celebrate the valuable contribution you make to the OCAD community and beyond.

We welcome you to participate as your schedule allows.

March 10 to March 14, 2008

Connect, engage, reflect and have fun!

Check the Events Calendar for daily activities and watch for posters and a Fourth-Year Week brochure!

Venue & Address: 
Room 1320 113 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
bjames@ocad.ca

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