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.
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