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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR SAFETY? PERFORM PRE-JOB PLANNING
Planning for success ensures job safety
One of our most powerful safety tools is pre-work planning. Pre-work planning is a safety assessment at the start of a shift or before beginning any work. Research has shown that employing pre-work planning throughout a job process, and reassessing as work progresses, yields better safety performance.
The goal is to have everyone involved in an interactive, collaborative process that provides an opportunity for feedback. The crew gathers to identify, document, and control potential hazards and associated risks before the work gets underway. By continuously improving our ability to plan we will continue to reduce potential accident frequency and severity.
Successful pre-work planning has these five key elements:
- Define the scope of work
- Analyze the hazards
- Develop and implement hazard controls
- Perform work within hazard control
- Provide feedback and continuous improvement
For further information contact your supervisor.
EMERGENCY TRAINING EXERCISE ON JUNE 19TH 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Risk Management Services’ Emergency Management Department is continuing to build our culture of preparedness and emergency management capabilities by conducting a full-scale simulation exercise on Tuesday, June 19.
As part of this exercise the University’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be activated to practice a coordinated response to a major event on campus. Our department plays a significant role in the EOC and we are excited to be part of this exercise so we can learn and grow from this experience.
Building Operations will use this exercise to activate our Department Operations Centre (DOC) to conduct a drill that will be run in parallel to the full-scale exercise. We recognize that we need to better prepared and equipped to deal with a significant emergency and this is one of the steps in getting there.
WATCH OUT FOR ROAD CLOSURES FOR ROAD WORK AND EVENTS
Here are the affected areas. Plan your routes accordingly.
- June 11th to August – Repaving final sections of University Boulevard between Blanca and Wesbrook Mall. Westbound lane will closed. Detour routes will be 16th Avenue or Chancellor Boulevard. All busses, traffic and cyclists will be detoured. Eastbound lane will be open in June then will switch with westbound lane reopening and eastbound lane closing.
- Ongoing to August – Pedestrian walkway closed on east side of new Aquatic Centre to build final arrivals platform for the new transit exchange. Alternative route is along the west side of the new Aquatic Centre.
- Friday, June 15th – Road closures around the Hawthorn Place neighbourhood for the Longest Day Road Race
WORKING SAFELY AFTER HOURS PROGRAM NOW LIVE!
The Working Safely After Hours program went live with Trades staff on June 4th. This is a program that was developed after a need was discovered for more supervision and planning on after hours jobs.
What does this mean for trade jobs that are scheduled for after hours?
- Jobs involving 3 or more people will require supervision from a Head, Subhead, Project Coordinator or a Site Supervisor
- A level 2 hazard assessment must be completed as part of job planning
- A tailboard meeting must be conducted before work starts with all staff on the job
The program package was sent out via email to all trades staff on the go live date. We will be reviewing the program every 6 months and making changes where needed based on feedback from staff.
Thank you and be SAFE!
CUSTODIAL SERVICES CLEANS UP AFTER 2ND VANDALISM AT THE OLD RUGBY CENTRE
Old Rugby Centre was vandalized a second time with a fire extinguisher. The Utility Worker Team worked very hard to clean up the product before Custodial came in to do a 2-day detailed clean up. Facilities Manager James Bellavance is looking into addressing this issue.
Big shout out to the Utility Workers and Danilo Juan for a great job!
Before the Clean-Up
Voila! All clean again
DEAN OF SCIENCE THANKS BUILDING OPERATIONS FOR EXCELLENT WORK AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Simon Peacock is completing his service as Dean of Science on June 30 after 12 years in the role. He has been a terrific leader on campus and a great partner to us over the years on facilities related issues. In his departing speech to a gathering of Deans and senior administrators he specifically thanked the custodians working in Science buildings for their great work and friendly service. He also pointed out the fantastic work that Building Operations does in quickly and effectively responding to crisis issues in campus buildings.
Science has had a few minor fire and explosion incidents in labs over the years that have resulted in significant flooding from sprinkler water. He marveled at how fast our crews respond, often in the overnight hours, to secure the situation and clean up the mess so classes and research work can carry on seamlessly the next day.
This shows the dedication and commitment of Building Operations in making spaces work better for the University. Thank you all.
PROJECT SERVICES HOSTS THANK YOU EVENT
Project Services expressed their appreciation for the support Building Ops’ staff provide in their project. When some projects become unpredictable and are faced with challenging situations, Project Services have counted on Building Ops to provide support. To show their appreciation, they hosted coffee and treats on May 30th.
Thank you to the Project Services for the treats. And thank you to you all who helped make our teams work for the betterment of the university.
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPACES STILL AVAILABLE…HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?
The Building Ops Golf Tournament is happening this Saturday, June 16. Sign up while there are a few spaces left and have a chance to win one of the many door prizes. You’ll never know, you might the lucky winner of this major prize. Contact Joe Gallagher, John Singh, Tom Davis, Paul Tees or see Winston Feliciano at Stores.
HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU? MEN’S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 11 – 17, 2018
Canadians believe they’re a pretty healthy nation. But weirdly, Canadian guys aren’t that healthy. It’s not because of genetics; it’s a result of lifestyle. Here are some statistics that give us an idea of just how unhealthy we are:
Canadian men are:
- 54% of Canadian men are unhealthy sleepers
- 59% of Canadian men don’t exercise enough
- 62% of Canadian men are unhealthy eaters
- 39% of Canadian men have unhealthy alcohol consumption
- 20% of Canadian men still smoke
- 72% of Canadian men are borderline unhealthy and/ or unhealthy
- 25% of Canadian men are considered healthy/ very healthy
- 70% of chronic diseases and conditions may be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle habits
This week, June 11 – 17th, is Canadian Men’s Health Week which honours the importance of men’s health and wellness and provide educational opportunities to men to find out the state of their health and what they can do to improve it.
On Wednesday, June 13 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Thursday, June 14 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, The Centre for Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellbeing is hosting the Pharmacists Clinic and offering a Lung Health Screening for those who would like to participate. Appointments are required and space it is still available by calling 604.822.1327 or emailing linda.roseborough@ubc.caor by visiting the USB RMS office in room 0078.
In addition to the Lung Health Screening Clinic, here is copy of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Men’s Maintenance Guide for the “what and when” of the things you need to know about staying on top of your health.
https://menshealthfoundation.ca/menshealthweek/2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/05/mmg-v6.pdf
CHECK OUT THESE JOB POSTINGS
Know anyone interested in working in Building Operations? Let them know about our current job postings.
- #30149 Evening F/T Service Worker
- #30161 Truck Driver/Medium Labourer
- #30163 Labourer 3
- #30164 Labourer 3
- #30165 Labourer 3
- #30180 Seasonal Labourer 2
- #29774 Payroll Administrator
- #30146 Administrative Assistant 3
- #29379 Painter (staffcareers.ubc.ca/29379)
- #29470 Tilesetter (staffcareers.ubc.ca/29470)
- #29792 Bricklayer (staffcareers.ubc.ca/29792)
For full listings, check out designated job postings boards or visit UBC Careers.
Quick Updates
SAVE THE DATE– ICE CREAM SOCIAL IS ON JUNE 26TH
NPS SCORE REMAINS AT 77% WITH 2 NEW PROMOTERS.
REMINDER: PROACTIVE PLANNING DURING NOISE WINDOW JUNE 18 – 29