April 23 - 24, 2026
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
Health & Safety: An Introduction & Making Committees Work
Health and Safety - An Introduction
Apr 23, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Apr 24, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as: • Identification of hazards; • Hierarchy of controls; • The basic role of health and safety committees; • Basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.
Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction
Apr 24, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm)This module explores the structure, role and function of health and safety committees, their strengths and limitations, and how they can best work within the legislative framework, and within our union. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
CUPE Local 181
Brantford District Labour Centre 1100 Clarence Street South
Brantford, Ontario
(map)
23
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Daniela Greco, dgreco@cupe.ca, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, MARKHAM, Ontario L3T 0B2 as soon as possible.
Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s Union Education Program and for your ongoing leadership in our union!
In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings. Thank you for your cooperation.
Daniela Greco
dgreco@cupe.ca