November 2 - 3, 2018
English
CUPE/SCFP
This workshop covers three Health & Safety Modules:
-Indentifying and Documenting Hazards
-Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
-Women and Work Hazards
HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Nov 2, 2018 (6:00pm-9:00pm)
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.
HS - Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
Nov 3, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause of mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.
HS - Women and Work Hazard
Nov 3, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.
CUPE Alberta Regional Office
300, 10235-124 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
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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 pkinahan@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.
Patty (Patty) Kinahan
pkinahan@cupe.ca