Occupational Health & Safety Committees

The fundamental responsibilities of the OH&S committees are to ensure that:

• accident investigations are conducted
• health and safety inspections are conducted as outlined
• health & safety is promoted
• conditions and activities in the workplace are in accordance with WCB and WHMIS Standards
• recommendations from employees regarding OH&S are considered and implemented where warranted
• regular monthly meetings are held
• the proceedings of the meetings are recorded and distributed to:
  • Health & Safety Coordinator, KelownaWorkers' Compensation Board
  • Ministry of Advanced Education

In addition to, and complementary to the above, the Committee will:

• Provide advice and insight from an OH&S perspective with respect to:
  • the adequacy of work rules and practices
  • the planning of new or altered facilities and work methods
  • the purchase of equipment
• Provide guidance with respect to the setting of safety goals and objectives for the specific OC Centre/Campus
• Assess the effectiveness of the safety content of employees' training and make appropriate recommendations
• Analyze all injury and accident statistics as they pertain to the specific Centre/Campus, identify trends and make appropriate recommendations
• Monitor the response of supervisors to workplace abnormalities and make appropriate recommendations
• Know the OC Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Assist in training workers when requested
• Solicit suggestions for a safer workplaceRecommend improvements for a safer workplace
• Attend Occupational Health and Safety meetings
• Set a good example

The Health & Safety Coordinator will provide instruction for specific duties.