- presented by Cindy MacDougall, Emergency Management Coordinator, UPEI; Public Safety Officer, PEI Emergency Measures Organization If an emergency happens in your area, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. Could you look after yourself and your family for three days if an emergency occurred, no services were available and emergency responders couldn’t get to you? Emergencies may be beyond our control, but we can reduce the risk and the impact regardless of what causes the emergency. There are three simple steps everyone can take to become better prepared to face emergencies: know the risks; make a plan; get an emergency kit.

- presented by Mark Pharand, Manager of Security Services Are you a floor or area warden for your building? Do you know what to do if there is a building evacuation? Do you have questions about your role as a warden or the evacuation procedures for your building? This session will review UPEI’s building evacuation procedures and the roles of building plan administrator, floor/area warden, and guardian.

Self-Defence and More: Managing your Personal Space & Physical Conflict – presented by Robert Norton, Norton Arts Not many people enjoy having their personal space invaded. This hands-on experience will focus on the dynamics of Personal Space Management in addition to practical restraints, pre-emptive/counter striking and defence strikes and grabs. Focus will be on violence prevention while educating and developing skills that uphold the Canadian Criminal Code on defence of person. There will be a cost of $5 per person and refreshments will be served during the event. 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 24 participants.

– presented by Keir Daborn, Ansell This session is designed to educate people on the differences between gloves, glove materials, and how to determine the best glove for their application.  

Take your morning coffee break with UPEI’s Biosafety Officer and Biosafety Committee members. Cake and coffee will be provided and there will be opportunities to test your biosafety knowledge and win prizes.

- 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.  

Come share coffee, doughnuts, and conversation with members of UPEI’s Security Services team. Find out what is new in campus security and also get any questions answered you may have.

The Atlantic Veterinary College presents the annual VWR Trade Show, which showcases chemical and laboratory-specific supplies from a variety of suppliers during UPEI Safety Week 2017. All are welcome.  

Campus Crows: Understanding why they behave the way they do – presented by Fiep de Bie, Wildlife Technician, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre, Atlantic Veterinary College The UPEI campus has a large population of crows who make their presence known.  Come learn more about this intelligent, fun, and interesting bird and have any questions answered. 

- 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.