Shared on behalf of Jeannine Verdenik, Vice President People and Culture
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we are pleased to announce the distribution of new safety lanyards that adhere to the latest safety standards. These lanyards feature a 3-way breakaway mechanism, which is essential for ensuring safety.
Key Points:
1. Distribution of New Lanyards:
New lanyards will be provided to Leadership for distribution to all staff, volunteers, and learners based on their primary department, during the week of February 24, 2025.
Going forward, lanyards will be distributed during general orientation/on-boarding by the responsible department:
- Human Resources: Employees (TBRHSC and TBRHRI)
- Patient and Family Centered Care: Volunteers and Patient and Family Advisors
- Academics: Learners, Medical Students and Residents
- Medical Affairs: Professional Staff
2. Discontinuation of Retractable Reels:
Effective immediately, we will discontinue the use of all retractable reels. These may pose a safety risks and therefore do comply with our new standards.
3. Removal of Non-Compliant Lanyards:
Additionally, all lanyards that do not meet the 3-way breakaway safety standard must be removed from use.
We will update our dress code and related policies and identify procedures for replacement of lost or damaged lanyards to ensure an accessible and efficient method for all team members.
We appreciate your cooperation in this important matter. Ensuring a safe working environment is a shared responsibility, and your adherence to these new standards is crucial.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Human Resources or Occupational Health and Safety.