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SFU has developed guidance documents, safety plans, templates and a training module to help our community plan and prepare for what may be ahead.
Questions about about training? Please contact labsafe@sfu.ca
Questions about COVID-19? Please visit SFU COVID-19 FAQs or contact covid19@sfu.ca
COVID-19 related safety concerns? Please use anonymous webform
COVID-19 impact scale
Latest updates
November 20, 2020 Mask requirement announcement
January 15, 2021 SFU Go-Forward Plan (Page 24, adjusted WAC Bennett Library 3000 level study area opening hours (1 to 5 pm, Monday to Friday))
COVID-19 Safe Work Requirements on Campus
Working on-campus step-by-step guide
Are you already working or planning on resuming work on campus? Please follow the steps outlined below.
STEP 1
- Determine whether the work can continue to be performed remotely.
- Refer to the HR Guidance document for Supervisors.
If work cannot be performed remotely, proceed to Step 2.
STEP 2:
- Confirm with your Chair/Dean/Director that you have permission to resume working on campus.
STEP 3:
- Develop a Safety Plan for your work unit in consultation with your local safety committee and employees.
- Use WorkSafeBC Safety Plan template for guidance.
- Refer to the SFU Internal COVID-19 Guidance on Safe Work on Campus document for more detailed information and the SRS Office Safety Plan is provided as a departmental example.
When do I need to prepare a Safety Plan? If you are coming to campus to briefly pick up something from your office, then you don’t have to do the training or prepare a Safety Plan. If you are regularly coming to campus to work, event for a few hours at the time then you should complete the training and prepare a Safety Plan.
Note: shared spaces, including washrooms, elevators and study areas will be addressed by Facilities Services.
STEP 4:
- Submit the draft Safety Plan to your Chair/Dean/Director for approval.
STEP 5:
- Submit the approved plan to SRS.
- Post a physical copy in the work area.
- Share the plan with all impacted employees.
STEP 6:
- Procure the necessary barrier, cleaning/disinfection and PPE supplies as identified in your Safety Plan.
- Work cannot resume on campus until all required supplies are obtained.
STEP 7:
- Post signage and install decals/tape in the work area as needed.
- Use the COVID-19 Signage Toolkit to print and order posters and decals.
STEP 8:
- Ensure that all employees already working or resuming work on campus complete the COVID-19 Awareness and Safe Return to Work training module.
- Confirm completion by requesting copies of employees’ training certificates.
STEP 9:
- Conduct regular inspections of all spaces covered under your Safety Plan. Refer to the Guidance document for COVID-19 Safety Plan Inspections.
Working on-campus resources
- SFU Go-Forward Plan
- Instructions on how to order PPE and cleaning supplies
- WorkSafeBC Safety Plan template
- SRS Office Safety Plan (example)
- Covid-19 Awareness and Safe Return to Work training module
- Covid-19 Signage Toolkit
- Working alone or in isolation
- Study Areas Map
- Burnaby classroom layouts, Surrey classroom layouts, and Vancouver classroom layouts
Working remotely
If your work can continue to be performed remotely, here are additional resources to support you.
Additional COVID-19 FAQ's
If your work can continue to be performed remotely, here are additional resources to support you.
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