JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
The fundamental responsibilities of the OH&S committees are to ensure that:
1. accident investigations are conducted
2. health and safety inspections are conducted as outlined
3. health and safety is promoted
4. conditions and activities in the workplace are in accordance with WCB and WHMIS standards
5. recommendations from employees regarding OHS are considered and recommendations implemented where warranted
6. regular monthly meetings are held
7. the proceedings of the meetings are recorded and distributed to:
- All members of the joint committee
- Workers' Compensation Board
- Faculty and Staff Association
In addition to, and complementary to the above, the Committee will:
1. Provide advice and insight from an OHS 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
2. Provide guidance with respect to the setting of safety goals and objectives for the specific UFV Centre/Campus
3. Assess the effectiveness of the safety content of employees' training and make appropriate recommendations
4. Analyze all injury and accident statistics as they pertain to the specific Centre / Campus, identify trends and make appropriate recommendations
5. Monitor the response of supervisors to workplace abnormalities and make appropriate recommendations
6. Know the UFV Occupational Health and Safety Policy
7. Assist in training workers when requested
8. Solicit suggestions for a safer workplace
9. Recommend improvements for a safer workplace
10. Set a good example
See our Terms of Reference
Click here to see a list of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Members. |
