Hospital Professionals Division

Joint Central Committee on Health and Safety
Includes JCCHS Minuites

NUPGE calls for N95 respirators for all health care workers

September 8, 2009 The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) says all health care workers exposed to a pandemic flu virus like H1N1 should be given fit-tested NIOSH approved N95 respirators to protect them on the job. more...

Severe Respiratory Illness in Mexico

April 24, 2009 On April 21, 2009, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health announced an outbreak of Severe Respiratory Illness (SRI) in Mexico. more...

Ultrasound technologist/sonographer ergonomic assessments project

May 26, 2008 The Joint Central Committee on Health and Safety (JCCHS) project which examined ergonomic conditions in ultrasound/sonographer work areas across the province has been completed. One of the ergonomic assessments is now posted on our website to assist JHSCs and members who are addressing ergonomic issues in their sonography work areas.

Cover letter
Executive Summary
Grey Bruce Sonographer ergonomics report
Appendix

A Healthcare Worker’s Guide to Pandemic Influenza

May 20, 2008 OPSEU launches its new booklet to assist healthcare members, locals and health and safety activists understand the impact of pandemic influenza on their health and safety, and actions they can take. Read Guide

Big victory on health and safety for OPSEU

August 23, 2007 The announcement of mandatory respirators and safe sharps in hospitals today is a major health and safety win for health care workers who have campaigned hard on these issues, representatives for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said today. More..

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