December 15 - 16, 2017
English
CUPE/SCFP
*Prerequisite – Completed Introduction to Health & Safety, , Preventing mental injuries at work – 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., , , , Identifying & documenting hazards – 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., , , , , , Violence Prevention in the Workplace - This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to deve
H&S: Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Dec 15, 2017 (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.
H&S: Preventing Mental Injuries
Dec 16, 2017 (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.
H&S: Violence Prevention
Dec 16, 2017 (12:00pm-4:00pm)
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.
Dec 1, 2017
Keyano College
8115 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Please send cancellation in writing to abarr@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.
AUDREY BARR
abarr@cupe.ca
(780) 484-7644
Melody Voykin
MVoykin@cupe.ca