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Volunteers

A volunteer who is fully vaccinated must:

Use the McMaster Safety App to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least one hour before their first time attending a McMaster location.
In addition, all individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

A volunteer who is not fully vaccinated may not attend a McMaster location until fully vaccinated or receive an exemption from the University on the basis of a substantiated human rights ground.

Visit Hamilton Public Health’s website to find information about where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the community at a clinic or participating pharmacy today.
Apply for a COVID-19 vaccination exemption from the University on the basis of a substantiated human rights ground from McMaster. Medical exemption forms can be found here. The form for non-medical human rights grounds can be found here.
Questions? Email vacc@mcmaster.ca.

Definition: A visitor refers to anyone who goes inside a building at a McMaster location for a consecutive 15-minute period or for a total period of at least one hour during a 24-hour period, and is inclusive of persons attending a McMaster location for conferences, recreation, sporting events, concerts, performances and restaurant patrons. Guests of the McMaster hotel properties are also considered visitors.

To attend a McMaster location, all visitors must use the McMaster Safety App to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least one hour before their first time attending a McMaster location.
In addition, all individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

If you are not fully vaccinated, visitors cannot attend a McMaster location.

Employees of large contractors

Definition: Contractors with multiple staff working on site at McMaster locations are considered large contractors.

Employees of large contractors are required to provide proof of vaccination to their employer.
Your employer will attest that their staff coming on site are cleared to come to a McMaster location.
If an employee of a large contractor cannot provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, they can request an exemption on the basis of a substantiated human rights ground from their employer. Those with approved exemptions will need to complete health and safety requirements.
More information for contractors can be found on the Facility Services website.

In addition, all individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

Independent contractors

Definition: An independent contractor refers to a contractor who attends a McMaster location alone to complete work.

Use the McMaster Safety App to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least one hour before their first time attending a McMaster location.
In addition, all individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

An independent contractor who is not fully vaccinated may not attend a McMaster location until you either become fully vaccinated or receive an exemption from the University on the basis of a substantiated human rights ground.

Visit Hamilton Public Health’s website to find information about where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the community at a clinic or participating pharmacy today.
Apply for a COVID-19 vaccination exemption from the University on the basis of a substantiated human rights ground from McMaster. Medical exemption forms can be found here. The form for non-medical human rights grounds can be found here.
Questions? Email vacc@mcmaster.ca.

More information for contractors can be found on the Facility Services website.

Employees of an organization leasing a McMaster space

To attend a McMaster location, all employees of an organization that leases space from McMaster must use the McMaster Safety App to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least one hour before their first time attending a McMaster location.
In addition, all individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

If you are not fully vaccinated, employees of an external organization that leases space from McMaster cannot attend a McMaster location.

Not sure if this applies to you?

Ask your supervisor if you are an employee of an external organization that leases space from McMaster and if these steps are required by you. McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) will set and communicate protocols for tenants separately. Please contact MIP for details on this process.

Members of the public

Definition: A member of the public refers to anyone coming to a McMaster location and staying outside only, or only coming into a building for less than 15 minutes. For example, a member of the public includes anyone who does not have MacID and is coming to a McMaster location to enjoy a walk outside or delivery personnel.

Members of the public must follow all other local Public Health guidelines and McMaster health and safety measures while attending a McMaster location.
Individuals must not attend a McMaster location if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or are otherwise unable to successfully complete the provincial government’s COVID-19 self assessment.

Members of the public do not need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend a McMaster location.

McMaster Safety App

Learn more about the tool visitors, volunteers and contractors use to upload vaccination proof.

How do I access the McMaster Safety App?

Download the McMaster Safety App on any internet connected Apple or Android device. It is also available via website browser.

Please see the instructional video below for Safety App workflow:

Who can ask to see your vaccination approval at a McMaster location?

You will not be required to show your McMaster Safety App approval to enter campus or a campus building. There will not be any random checks for McMaster Safety App approval in open and common areas of campus.

The approval message on the McMaster Safety App appears with a date and QR code. You may be asked to present this information in service settings, including:

The Student Wellness Centre
Athletics and Recreation
Library service desks, research advising
Before beginning one-on-one meetings, including instructor office hours, TA office hours
Student advising
Faculty, School, Department and program offices
Office reception areas
Finance, Registrar and Student Aid and Scholarship offices

How do I upload my proof of vaccination to the Safety App via a web browser?

Upload your vaccine attestation proof or receipt using the SafetyApp-Web Browser by following these steps.

Step 1:
To access the SafetyApp via website browser visit this link – SafetyApp- Web Browser. The website homepage will look like the one in the image.

A screenshot of the McMaster Safety App site

Step 2:
Now, select your affiliation with the university.

If you are registered as a current student or employee choose the “Continue” button below “I am a currently registered student or employee with McMaster Credentials” as shown in the image.

A screenshot of the McMaster safety app site

If you are a Visitor, Volunteer, Contractor, Retiree or Alumni choose the “Continue” button below “I am a visitor, volunteer, contractor, Retiree or Alumni attending McMaster Property” as shown in the image.

A screenshot of the McMaster Safety App site

Step 3:
If you chose Student or Employee in the previous step, you should be directed to a login page requesting your MacID credentials.

* Please refer to the How-to-Guide on MacCheck Digital tool for detailed steps after this.

If you chose Visitor, Volunteer, Contractor, Retiree or Alumni in the previous step, you should be directed to a page where you need to Register/Login as a guest as shown in the image.

A screenshot of the McMaster Safety App site

Step 4:
Register for an account on MacCheck.

CLICK on “Register as a Guest”
ENTER your MacID in the ‘EMAIL’ field
ENTER your Password in the ‘Password’ field
Re-ENTER your Password in the ‘Password
(Confirm)’ field
CLICK “Register”

You should receive a confirmation message saying “You are registered successfully. Thank you!”.

ENTER your MacID in the ‘Email Address’ field
ENTER your Password in the ‘Password” field
CLICK “Login”

Step 5:
Choose your Vaccination Status from the Vaccine Verification Option page

1. If you are fully vaccinated select “Begin Application” option under ‘If you are Fully Vaccinated statement’ as shown in the image.

2. If you are partially vaccinated select “Begin Application” option under ‘If you are Partially Vaccinated statement’ as shown in the image.

Step 6:
You should be directed to the “Confirm your Details” page as shown in the image.
ENTER your details and SELECT “Next”.

Step 7:
A) If you selected “Fully vaccinated” in Step 5, you should be directed to a page to enter your vaccination details in this step as shown in the image.

B) If you selected “Partially vaccinated” in Step 5, you should be directed to a page to enter your vaccination details in this step as shown in the image.

Step 8:
Filling out the Vaccine Information

1. For the fields “Vaccine Dose 1 and/or 2” – SELECT your type of vaccine from the dropdown as shown in the image.

2. For the fields “Vaccine Dose 1 and/or 2 Date” – SELECT the date of your vaccination as shown in the image.

3. For the fields “Vaccine Documentation” – UPLOAD your vaccination receipts for both the doses. Or AT LEAST 1 receipt of the final dose administered to you, if you are fully vaccinated.

To upload your receipt CLICK on “Choose File” button under the field ‘Vaccine Documentation’ as shown in the image and UPLOAD the document from your computer or cloud.

NOTE: The acceptable formats are png, jpeg or pdf.
*In case of Janssen, UPLOAD your receipt of the 1 dose only.

Step 9:

After filling in all the details and uploading your vaccination receipt/(s), CLICK on the check box beside the “I consent….” statement, and SELECT “SUBMIT”.

Step 10:

After submitting your vaccination details, your upload is now complete, and a confirmation screen will be shown with a “Thank you message” similar to the one shown in the image below.

After the submission:

Your vaccination attestation has been submitted to the McMaster Vaccine Validation Team. An approved or declined status will show on the Application Status page which can be accessed through the “View Vaccine Passport” option on the home screen as highlighted in the image. You may be contacted by the Vaccination Validation Team as part of a validation audit. If you have any questions, contact vacc@mcmaster.ca.

You can go back to the main menu by CLICKING on the “Return to menu” option.

You can check your application status by CLICKING on “View Application Status” option.

Results:

If you made a submission for Partially Vaccinated you will receive a note “Status Invalid” response.

If you made a submission for Fully Vaccinated, you will receive an approved vaccine passport with a QR code as shown in the image.

Please use the McMaster Safety App to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least one hour before their first time attending a McMaster location.

How do I upload my proof of vaccination to the Safety App via mobile phone?

Upload your vaccine attestation proof or receipt using the SafetyApp digital tool by following these steps.

Step 1:
When you open the app on your mobile phone you will land on the home page as shown in the image.

Step 2:
From the home page, click on “MacCheck: Your Covid-19 Digital Tool” as shown in the image.

Step 3:
Now, select your affiliation with the university
A) If you are registered as a current student or employee choose the “Continue” button below “I am a currently registered student or employee with McMaster Credentials” as shown in the image.

B) If you are a Visitor, Volunteer, Contractor, Retiree or Alumni choose the “Continue” button below “I am a visitor, volunteer, contractor, Retiree or Alumni attending McMaster Property” as shown in the image.

Step 4:
A) If you chose Student or Employee in the previous step, you should be directed to a login page requesting your MacID credentials as shown in the image.

Please refer to the How-to-Guide on MacCheck Digital tool for detailed steps after this.

B) If you chose Visitor, Volunteer, Contractor, Retiree or Alumni in the previous step, you should be directed to a page where you need to confirm your vaccination status as shown in the image.

Step 5:
A) If you are fully vaccinated select Begin application with this icon

B) If you are partially vaccinated select “Begin application” with this icon

Step 6:
You should be directed to the “Confirm your Details” page as shown in the image. ENTER your details and SELECT “Next”.

Step 7:
A) If you selected “Fully vaccinated” in Step 5, you should be directed to a page to enter your vaccination details in this step as shown in the image.