The Health and Safety Committee oversees workplace safety and health issues in the District.
Health and Safety Committee mandate
7.10.1 Composition
7.10.1.1 one District Executive Council liaison appointed as the District Health and Safety Officer by the District President,
7.10.1.2 Up to 13 certified Health and Safety Representatives as appointed by District Executive Council.
7.10.2 Terms of Reference
7.10.2.1 The Committee shall:
7.10.2.1.1 consider matters pertinent to Health & Safety issues in the workplace and make recommendations to the District Executive Council,
7.10.2.1.2 ensure full inspections of all Workplaces.
7.10.2.2 The certified Health and Safety Representatives shall:
7.10.2.2.1 serve as the certified District representatives on the Joint Health & Safety Committee,
7.10.2.2.2 report to the District Executive Council the proceedings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee,
and on general matters of health and safety,
7.10.2.2.3 be knowledgeable about health and safety issues,
7.10.2.2.4 coordinate and oversee District health and safety matters,
7.10.2.2.5 participate in workplace inspections as required through the
Joint Health and Safety Committee terms of reference,
7.10.2.2.6 provide training sessions for Workplace Health & Safety representatives,
7.10.2.2.7 participate in Critical Injuries investigations,
7.10.2.2.8 recommend to the District Executive Council a certified person as candidate for the position of
Chairperson of the District Health and Safety committee,
7.10.2.2.9 receive and pursue concerns of Workplace Health & Safety Representatives or District members.
7.10.2.3 The Workplace Health & Safety Representative shall:
7.10.2.3.1 receive and pursue Health & Safety concerns of members at the workplace,
7.10.2.3.2 be a Health & Safety information resource for members,
7.10.2.3.3 participate in workplace health & safety inspections, as required,
7.10.2.3.4 participate in Critical Injuries investigations, as required,
7.10.2.3.5 attend training workshops on health & safety matters,
7.10.2.3.6 be the workplace representative on the District Health & Safety committee.