Preventing Mental Injury 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.
Women & Work Hazards
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.
Egronomics
This module looks at the musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, such as strains or carpal tunnel syndrome, the risk factors and the employers’ obligations to prevent these types of injuries.
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 develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.
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.
There is no fee for CUPE Local 905 members. For all other locals, the cost is $20.
Please make cheques payable to CUPE Local 905 and forward to:
Nikki Sheppard
CUPE Local 905
165 Pony Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B5
Please provide in writing by the registration deadline to Collette Calvelli (ccalvelli@cupe.ca) your cancellation request. Please ensure you provide your local number, address and contact numbers.
Note: this workshop is subject to cancellation due to low registration or other reasons.