Environmental Health & Safety: Supporting Healthy, Sustainable Workplaces (Thrive 365)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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How do the environments we work in shape our health, safety, and overall wellbeing?
Join Jennifer McKenzie, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Queen's University, for a practical and informative session exploring how Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) supports a healthy, sustainable campus.
This session will provide an overview of the role EHS plays in creating safe working and learning environments, while also highlighting the connection between environmental practices and employee wellbeing. Participants will gain insight into key areas such as hazard awareness, risk reduction, and shared responsibility in maintaining safe and healthy spaces.
Through real-world examples and practical guidance, the session will help participants better understand how everyday actions contribute to a culture of safety, sustainability, and care across the university.
What to expect:
- An overview of Environmental Health & Safety at Queen's
- Practical strategies to support safe and healthy work environments
- Increased awareness of environmental and workplace risks
- A better understanding of shared responsibility in creating a culture of safety
- Time for questions and discussion
This session supports Thrive 365's focus on Environmental Wellness by highlighting how safe, sustainable environments contribute to overall wellbeing. It reinforces Culture by promoting shared responsibility, awareness, and proactive practices that support healthy, respectful workplaces across Queen's
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