CCOHS Safe Work vs SMU Safe

The goal of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is to advance health and safety in the workplace. CCOHS offers a wide range of credible and relevant tools and resources to help organizations raise awareness, assess risks, implement prevention programs, and improve health, safety and well-being. The CCOHS Safe Work app provides access to health and safety information to help workplaces operate safely and protect workers. It now includes access to our collection of over 700 OSH Answers fact sheets covering a wide variety of topics such as hazards, chemicals, mental health, diseases, ergonomics, and health promotion. The app also includes current guidance and resources on respiratory infectious diseases, travel health and safety, and zoonotic diseases, developed in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada. Get access to fact sheets, tip sheets, infographics, videos, and more to help support health and safety in your workplace. Search resources by topic, title, or keyword, save your favourites, and share with colleagues. Once it’s downloaded to your device, you can access the resources offline in areas where there is limited or no internet connectivity.

SMU Safe is the official safety app of Saint Mary's University. It is the only app that integrates with Saint Mary's University's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Saint Mary's University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SMU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Saint Mary's University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Saint Mary's University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Saint Mary's University area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Saint Mary's University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Saint Mary's University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.