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Still have issues? Here’s how to escalate a health and safety issue at your workplace If you have raised a safety issue and it is still not being addressed,  here are some further steps you can take. Reach out Continue to tell your supervisor or manager …

What is a hazard? A hazard is a thing or condition that could lead to an incident if it is not addressed. An example of a hazard could be: Broken or worn out equipment An obstacle that hinders movement that could cause a trip or collision A work task that …

What is a near miss? A near miss incident is an event that could have resulted in an injury. An example of a near miss could be: You trip over an obstacle but catch yourself before you fall A piece of equipment fails or breaks while you’re using it You …

What is an injury? An injury incident can be: Immediate : A fall, a needlestick, an exposure to chemicals or infectious disease, an act of violence, a sprain or acute strain Gradual : Repetitive strain injury or chronic pain Mental health related : Stress …

On April 10, 2020, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued the Facility Staff Assignment Order (“ Assignment Order ”) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. On the same day, the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety Mike …

We’re trying various ways to encourage members to send us their contact info, so we can keep in touch about important, quickly-changing information. You can help by printing this poster, if you are able, and posting it on your Local bulletin board. …

What is an injury? An injury incident can be: Immediate : A fall, a needlestick, an act of violence, a sprain or acute strain Gradual : Repetitive strain injury or chronic pain Mental health related: Stress and trauma can affect you immediately after an …

Steps to refuse unsafe work Tell your supervisor immediately about the unsafe work. Explain why you believe the work to be unsafe and that you are exercising your rights to refuse unsafe work under Section 3.12 of the Occupational Health and Safety …

Your shop steward in your workplace may know the answers to many of your questions -- or will know how to get them -- so check with them …

2021 CLC Convention (Virtual) After a year’s delay due to the pandemic, the 29th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18, 2021, using an interactive, and secure online …