Health & Safety Protocols Update

November 15, 2021

Capacity Limits in Meeting Rooms and Shared Spaces

Safety protocols for meeting rooms and shared spaces have been updated to reflect on-campus operations in lockstep with public health guidance.

Capacity limits for meeting rooms and shared spaces may be increased to allow for a minimum of 2 metres distance between occupants.

These increases do not require approval from Health & Safety. The Dean, Department Head or Director/Manager shall validate that the new capacity limits are within this new requirement and updated signage shall be placed on the door.

Inspections of these meeting rooms and shared spaces will continue to be conducted randomly.

Mask Policy Update

The University of Windsor's non-medical mask policy has been updated to provide clarity and guidance in designated eating areas, private spaces and where physical barriers are present.

Please review the entire policy through this link. Important updates are as follows:

Masks are not required:

if an individual is within a private office or shared office space with approved physical distancing and barriers in place.
the Individual is an instructor, lecturer or presenter within a classroom, lecture hall, or meeting space behind a podium with approved physical distancing and barriers in place.
the individual is seated and eating or drinking within a designated eating area.*
the individual has received approval from Health & Safety under a reviewed and approved Return to Campus Safety Plan.

*Designated eating areas are defined as an area provided by the University of Windsor that is designed for the purpose of eating. This includes cafeterias, food courts, lunchrooms, breakrooms, event spaces and alternate spaces as approved under individual Return to Campus Safety Plans.

Shared Vehicles Guidelines - Protocol Update

Guidelines for the Shared Use of Vehicles and Mobile Equipment have been updated. To review the latest document and other Health & Safety guidelines, visit the Resource Documents page on the Return to Campus website.

Questions? Email safety@uwindsor.ca

Office of Health & Safety, Department of Human Resources

The University of Windsor is committed to:

providing a safe and healthy workplace and learning environment for its employees, students and visitors,
preventing occupational illness and injury in the workplace,
continually improving health and safety practices and performance