UPEI Safety Week Session: Changes to WHMIS in the Workplace

- presented by Lori Wakelin, OHS Education Consultant, Worker’s Compensation Board of PEI PEI’s provincial WHMIS regulations were updated in July 2017 to reflect the national changes to the Hazardous Products Acts and Regulations. This one-hour information session will offer a brief look at the changes and the impact on employers. Employer responsibilities, including education and training of workers, and components of a WHMIS program will be highlighted.  

UPEI Safety Week Session: Verbal Engagement/Conflict Resolution

- presented by Robert Norton, Norton Arts When it comes to de-escalating conflict our communication style is of paramount importance. This session provides effective skills in a simple, fun and relatable manner while focusing on environmental awareness, emotional intelligence, the QSC Verbal Strategy, nonverbal communication, negotiating and more. Please email kharrison@upei.ca or call 902-566-0901 to sign up for this event. Space is limited to 24 participants.

UPEI Safety Week Session: Fire Extinguisher Training

NOTE: this event has been postponed – presented by the Charlottetown Fire Department The Charlottetown Fire Department will be on site to provide hands-on fire extinguisher training to anyone who stops by during this three-hour period. Drop in and get familiar with using an extinguisher properly. Everyone who takes part in this electronic simulated training will be entered into a draw to win a fire extinguisher for their home.   In the event of inclement weather, the session will be moved indoors to the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

UPEI Safety Week Session: Yoga for Office Workers

 – presented by Karen Langevin, Certified Yoga Teacher Come experience first-hand the benefits of yoga, breathing and mindful meditation. You don't have to be flexible, bendable or have knowledgeable in yoga to participate. Karen Langevin will guide you through simple, effective stretches and movements designed for desk workers that you can do at work or at home to counteract repetitive movements and stationery postures. Do you work more than two hours at your computer without a break? Chances are you are like millions of people who feel tight, achy, and tired after a full day's work and you hardly did anything physical at all! This chair-yoga class for desk workers will get you moving, stretching, breathing, and feeling vibrant and alert during work and after work. Easy and effective stretches will get into those tight neck and shoulder muscles, ease tension in your low back, and improve your breathing and posture. Anyone can do it and all can benefit from it! This session is open to all. No need to change your clothes...come as you are. To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison by email, kharrison@upei.ca, or by phone, 902-566-0901. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Soup for the Soul

All are welcome at Soup for the Soul hosted by UPEI Registrar's Office on Wednesday, October 25. Drop in anytime between 11:30 am -1:00 pm at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre to enjoy a hearty vegetable soup, corn chowder, and biscuits.  The harvests from the SDU gardens, located at The Mount and outside of the Chaplaincy Centre, are used to supply vegetables and herbs as ingredients for the meal. Bring a friend or come and make a new one!