Health and Safety
 

Hazard Information


August 2, 2006 Heat stress alert for OPSEU members

Mould in Buildings  Mould has been found in many buildings throughout the province where OPSEU members work. In all cases, large numbers of workers were made sick. This Alert provides important information, Q&A's, and links to related information.

Protecting Workers From Biological Terrorism:

  • Questions and Answers 1) Does your employer have a duty to protect you against terrorist threats? 2) What should the local union do? 3) What should be included in such measures and procedures?
     

  • Suggested Procedures For Dealing With Suspicious Mail And Anthrax Threats
     

  • Anthrax Fact Sheet

 

 

Index

Events

SARS Hazard Alerts/Info

Bill C45

Occupational Disease

Local Hazard Alerts

Q & A's

Hazard Information

Links


Resource Handbooks

A Worker's Guide to the Occupational Health & Safety Act   162 KB

Ergonomics Handbook

 

OPSEU Policies/Guidance

OPSEU Policy On Health And Safety Committees

January 11, 2005 Ontario Labour Relations Board issues decision regarding participation of OPSEU and AMAPCEO representatives on Joint Health and Safety Committees

OPSEU Policy On Selection Of Certified Members And Trainers

Workplace-Specific Hazard Training Part 2 Certification
See UPDATE: October 18, 2001

Questions and Answers on Local Union Health and Safety Committees

What does OPSEU's Health and Safety Unit do?

 

 


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