Your union needs you! The Guild’s CP local executive is looking for volunteers to join the Local Joint Health & Safety Committee.
The committee is made up of union members and CP management. It develops policies and monitors health and safety issues, conducts inspections in the building, and addresses complaints. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on July 30.
Please send your submission to CMG President David Friend at davidfriendunion@gmail.com with “H&S Committee Application” in the subject line, and include the following information:
- Your name, work location and contact info
The local executive committee will make the final selection.
Here is more information on the role of the Health & Safety committee members:
- Participate in the development of health and safety policies and programs
- Participate in the development and monitoring of a program for the prevention of workplace hazards, according to regulations, that also provides for the health and safety education of employees
- Deal with matters raised by members and those referred to the committee or a health and safety representative
- Participate in inquiries, studies, investigations, and inspections as deemed necessary
- Monitor data on work accidents, injuries, and health hazards
- Participate in the development and monitoring of a program, if any, for the provision of personal protective equipment, clothing, and devices or materials
- Participate in the planning of the implementation and in the actual implementation, of changes that may affect health and safety, including work processes and procedures.