*MANDATORY* ALL STAFF MUST COMPLETE PREVENTING COVID-19 INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING
Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace is a new course that details the initiatives that the University is undertaking to prevent COVID-19 infection in the workplace and outlines how you can contribute. Please follow the link below to access the course via Workplace Learning:
https://wpl.ubc.ca/browse/srs/courses/wpl-srs-covid
Completing this course is mandatory for all UBC and Building Operations staff to complete. As of now, nearly 30% of Building Operations staff have completed the course.
This course must be completed by all Building Operations staff by Friday August 7th
If you require help with registering for the course, please e-mail nicolas.banquero@ubc.ca to receive a step-by-step how-to guide. If you require assistance with booking a computer in our training room, please let your supervisor know as soon as possible so that we can arrange a workstation for you.
*Important – be sure you click “Sign in here” highlighted in yellow to take you to the Canvas sign-in page
PLANON UPDATE: BUSINESS PROCESS REVIEW WORKSHOPS BEGIN
The implementation of Planon creates an opportunity to review long-standing business processes for streamlining to align with Planon-delivered business processes. In July and August, a series of 20 workshops will be facilitated by the Planon Functional team to review key changes and efficiency gains for the go forward business processes with Phase 1 stakeholders.
The workshops will identify any activities or tasks that may be unknown to the Planon project team such as paper forms or spreadsheets that can be retired. The outcome of the business process review workshop will document end-to-end business processes in and outside of Planon and to support the creation of training materials.
Countdown to Planon: Go Live is 79 working days from today!
PARKING FOR ALLARD HALL AND SURROUNDING BUILDINGS DURING ASC CONSTRUCTION
The construction for the new Arts Students Centre has begun at the corner of East Mall and Walter Gage Road. This site has taken over the parking lot on the South side of Allard Hall, including the Building Operations parking there.
Building Operations parking stalls are available at Brock Hall and also along Walter Gage Road right across from the Tall Wood Building.
Please use the stalls at Brock Hall and along Walter Gage Road rather than parking in the loading zone on the East side of Allard Hall.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! SUBMIT YOUR BRIGHT IDEAS ON THE BUILDING OPERATIONS WEBSITE
We know the last few months have been filled with COVID information and adapting to new changes, both in the workplace and at home.
Now that we are back in the workplace and adjusting to new norms, it would be great to get your input on operational efficiencies as well as any new and fresh ideas you have to share with the department.
Building Operations Bright Ideas: We want to hear from you!
Everyone in Building Operations is encouraged to submit their Bright Ideas that contribute to the success of our five strategic priorities:
- Employee Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Asset Stewardship
- Innovation
- Customer Experience
Please visit https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca/staff/bright-ideas/ to learn more and submit your Bright Idea. If your Bright Idea is selected, you will be contacted and possibly asked for a follow up meeting to further expand on your idea.
JOIN US FOR ERGO YOUR POSTURE EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10AM
Join in on Zoom Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a live 15-minute movement break or schedule breaks in your calendar with a recorded session anytime or check out the attached poster.
IN MEMORY OF LORRAINE BECKETT
A reminder to anyone who would like to take a minute to stop by Lorraine’s desk to add a special memory or note. At the end of this week, we will take photos of the “memory desk” that everyone contributed to, as well as collect all of the post-its and send these to Lorraine’s family.
Post-It notes have been placed at Lorraine’s desk, or please feel free to bring your own post-it note or card.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED WITH THE BRIMACOMBE WATER LEAK
While in the basement of the Brimacombe Building on an unrelated matter, it was recently discovered that water was dripping from the ceiling onto a Busbar which is housed in the switchgear cabinet. We immediately were able to identify the leaking Backflow preventer above.
Within an hour, the Electrical team had pulled drawings and identified the voltage to be shutdown. The backflow was repaired within the hour and the occupants notified of a building power shutdown. Custodial were quick to react, mopped up the spill and set up dehumidifiers. Steam fitters removed the water soaked insulation and the panel was then opened and dried out. The crews stayed back after hours to complete the work and power was turned back on by 5 pm.
Considering this had the potentially to be an unsafe and costly incident the crews pulled together and the building was back on line within a few hours. A shout out and thank you to the; Electrical team, the Plumbing shop, Custodial, Steamfitters and the Operating Engineers for a job well done!
RECOGNIZE YOUR COLLEAGUES IN THE UBC TODAY NEWSLETTER
The UBC Today newsletter is collecting notes of thanks from the UBC community for peers and colleagues, recognizing the hard work and support that have been displayed through COVID-19 measures. Read notes that have been submitted already, or send your own to be featured on the UBC faculty and staff website.
REMINDER: WEEKLY STAND-UP WILL NOW BE MONDAY AFTERNOONS AT 3:15PM
As we now have some managers working afternoon shifts given our updated schedules, weekly stand-up has been scheduled for Mondays at 3:15pm for the time being. Calendars have been updated to reflect the change.
WEEKLY EMERGENCY TIP: BOLT AND BRACE EVERYTHING IN YOUR HOUSE
TIP: For tips on how to secure your furnishings, check out ShakeOut BC’s website at:
https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/downloads/ShakeOut_BC_TipsforSaferSurroundings.pdf