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A holiday classic (directed by the late John Hughes), Home Alone also contains some helpful lessons on safety. The Occupational Health and Safety Team wishes you happy holidays with another satirical movie review. Warning: Possible spoilers ahead!

We’re delighted to announce that the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility management team has been named the Health and Safety Leader for September 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that the Occupational Health and Safety team has once again been recognized by OHS Canada for excellence in workplace safety. It is with great pride that we share the news of two significant achievements:

Respiratory viruses continue to circulate in our community. As we start the Fall semester, please continue to follow public health advice so we can all enjoy a healthy and safe back-to-campus.

We’re delighted to announce that the Newman Lab has been named Health and Safety Leader for August 2024

Did you know there are 45 different events at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris? Each challenges its competitors to perform feats of endurance, strength, agility and perseverance. But pushing boundaries can come with risk, which is why uOttawa’s Office of the Chief Risk Officer brings you its Summer Olympics safety review!

We’re delighted to announce that Michael Noonan, second class shift engineer at Facilities, has been named Health and Safety Leader for July!

We’re delighted to announce that Genevieve Paris, senior technician, laboratory support, at the Faculty of Medicine, has been named Health and Safety Leader for June.

The Office of the Chief Risk Officer is thrilled to announce that Martine Bergeron, senior specialist, occupational health and safety, has been named to Canadian Occupational Safety’s Young Achievers list.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Ottawa, expected to continue over the coming days.