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Workers in some jobs are required to help patients, clients, residents or students move or get up. Many of these workers don’t receive enough training or time to use proper lifting techniques or equipment. Every year, thousands of workers need time off work due to back injuries sustained on the job.

What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a microorganism that can cause swelling (encephalitis) of the brain. WNV is found mostly in birds, horses and mosquitoes.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a concern in many workplaces. UV radiation exposure can cause serious health problems, including cancer, immune system suppression, eye damage and premature skin aging.

Procedures and circumstances around the right to refuse vary from province to province. Find the steps you should take to refuse unsafe work in your jurisdiction.

With global travel increasing, growing insecticide resistance and new limits on pesticides, bed bugs have spread to nearly every city in the world. Even the cleanest houses, hotels and apartments are susceptible. Only regular inspection and cleaning can help prevent infestation.

Many workers are placed at risk because they are required to work alone.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks and kills the cells of the immune system. HIV infections progress through different stages, and affect people in different ways.

Have you ever thought of conducting a survey of your membership to better understand the causes of workload problems and the effects on CUPE members and those who use our services? This guide helps you figure out how to do a workload survey, including what to think about when developing questions, how to analyze the information and how you can use the results.

These fact sheets can be downloaded as PDF documents or shared online.

No worker should be put at risk on the job. At CUPE, we fight for robust workplace protections and practices that ensure the safety, well-being, and health of all workers.