April 14 - 15, 2018
English
CUPE/SCFP
These series of workshops are designed to provide health and safety basics and develop core skills, support participants to think about the different ways health and safety connects to human rights in our union and our community and to deal with specific workplace hazards and methods for removing them from the workplace.
H&S: Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Apr 14, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm) (8 spaces available)
In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find.
H&S: Making Committees Work
Apr 14, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (8 spaces available)
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.
H&S: Basics of Incident Investigations
Apr 15, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm) (8 spaces available)
Learn how to identify root causes of workplace incidents, injuries, and diseases, common routes of entry of toxic substances, and your role in the investigation process.
Apr 9, 2018
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel and Convention Centre
527 Hwy. 10 Exit 12
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
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Please note that this workshop may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.
Send your cancellation request in writing with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to jscott@cupe.ca
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.
Jessica Scott
jscott@cupe.ca
(902) 455-4180