BC Nurses Union – Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee

The Union is seeking nominations for members to join the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JHSC). As per the Terms of Reference for the JHSC of the BC Nurses’ Union the committee shall consist of:

• 2 Employer representatives and 1 Employer alternate
• 2 USW representatives and 1 USW alternate
• 2 MoveUP representatives and 1 MoveUP alternate.

The JHSC Committee will meet monthly.  Meeting dates will be determined at least 3 months in advance. It is important to acknowledge attendance is expected unless unforeseen circumstances or vacation. A record of the meeting and the matter discussed must be maintained and a copy sent to the Union.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the jurisdiction of the WCB. Worker representatives & Employer representatives are on equal playing fields and cooperate to ensure the Health and Safety of workers.

The purpose of the OHSR is to promote occupational health and safety and to protect workers and other persons present at workplaces from work-related risks to their health, safety, and well-being.  This includes both physical and psychological concerns.

Every employee has the right to:

• Know the hazards in the workplace
• Participate in Health & Safety matters
• Refuse unsafe work
• Not face discriminatory actions for raising Health & Safety Matters

This position requires a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

If you are interested in this exciting position please put forward you name to Christy Slusarenko Vice-President of Combined Units cslusarenko@moveuptogether.ca with a brief outline on why you would like to be on this JHSC.

In solidarity,

Christy Slusarenko, Vice-President, Combined
April Young, Union Representative