Prevention and Health Promotion
The Prevention and Health Promotion Department supports the health and safety of MUHC employees by providing practical resources, guidance and services related to workplace prevention. Below are some of the services and resources we offer.
N-95 Fit Test
N-95 fit testing is part of the MUHC respiratory protection program and is intended for salaried MUHC employees, including physicians and residents, whose work may require the use of a fitted respirator.
Students must not attend these sessions. Students who may need N-95 fit testing before starting an internship at the MUHC should contact their educational institution, as schools are responsible for providing the appropriate fit testing and related control measures.
N-95 fit test sessions are offered without appointment. Employees may simply present themselves on the date and at the location indicated in the current monthly calendar.
For more information, contact: [email protected].
Chemical Product Safety Data Sheets
Paratox is the MUHC chemical risk management software. Employees can use Paratox to access the Safety Data Sheets for chemical products used in the workplace.
To find a Safety Data Sheet, enter the product name in Paratox and consult the corresponding product information.
Paratox access
For more information, contact: [email protected].
Work-Related Incident/Accident Report and Analysis Form
Definitions
- Incident: An unforeseen and sudden event that, in other circumstances, could have consequences such as injury to a healthcare worker or property damage.
- Accident: An unforeseen and sudden event that occurred in the workplace, for which the consequences include injury to a healthcare worker or property damage.
- Immediately advise your manager or person-in-charge.
- Complete the Report and Analysis, Work Related Incident/Accident or Occupational Disease form.
- Have it signed by your supervisor, who will send it to Occupational Health and Safety department (OHS) at [email protected].
- If following this incident/accident, there is a medical evaluation, obtain a CNESST medical certificate from the physician who did the first medical assessment.
- Participate in solving the problem.
- Please remember that ANY injury, even minor, must be reported to the employer. Minor injuries can get worse.
For more information, contact: [email protected].
Exposure to blood and body fluids
In case of exposure to blood or body fluids, the first action to take is the recommended first aid measures to decrease contact time, which in turn reduces the risk of transmission of infection.
This pamphlet explains the steps to follow.
Immunization
Immunization is a service offered by the nursing team.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 514-934-1934 ext. 34051
Email: [email protected]
To make an appointment to update your immunization file, click on this link.
Follow-ups related to flu-like symptoms
Employees presenting with flu-like symptoms may contact the nursing team Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 514-934-1934 ext. 44FLU (44358)
For more information, contact: [email protected].
Ergonomics at the MUHC
- The word ergonomics —“the science of work” — is derived from the Greek ergon (work) and nomos (laws).
- Ergonomics (or human factors) is defined as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
- Ergonomists contribute to the design and evaluation of systems to make them compatible with people's needs, abilities, and limitations.
Definition of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA).
Our internal ergonomics program consists of awareness training, task and workstation evaluations, audio-visual resources, technical support on installation specifications as well as operational processes.
Our ergonomists work in collaboration with various departments to ensure a systems approach is used when applying ergonomics.
For more information, contact: [email protected].