This second module covers basic topics in Health and Safety relating to employees within the department. The The Faculty of Health Sciences Safety Office (FHSSO) is located in the Health Sciences Centre 1J11A.
Click Here for information the mandatory safety training* (Please follow instructions carefully)
Upon training completion, please fax test results to Terrie Harvie (Fax#: 905-528-9388) or scan and e-mail to harvie@mcmaster.ca.
2.1 Working Alone
It is critical that all employees are aware of Security protocol and Emergency information when working in an office/department area alone. Please download and review one of the following files (according to your site location) with your supervisor regarding the standard operating procedures for administrative staff working alone at any of the Department of Surgery sites.
2.2 Injury/Incident Report
In case of an injury sustained on the job, all Department of Surgery staff must fill out the McMaster Injury/Incident Report form and submit to Terrie Harvie (harvie@mcmaster.ca). See the McMaster Injury/Incident Report online form for further details and instructions.
2.3 Emergency Preparedness
Please see Module 4.0 — "Emergency Preparedness" for an in-depth view at the Department of Surgery's full emergency fan-out plans.
2.4 Fax & Photocopy Safety
Please see Module 8.0 — "Office Supply & Practice Guidelines" for full details on safe fax and photocopy machine use, among other topics.
