Bulletin
FortisBC – CSC (Prince George) – Occupational Health & Safety Committee Alternate Required
April 12, 2021
To: All MoveUP members at FortisBC CSC (Prince George)
MoveUP is looking to fill the remaining alternate position with your Occupational Health & Safety Committee. The committee members serve alongside employer representatives and work to ensure that any health and safety related concerns in the workplace are addressed.
Now, more than ever, we need to ensure union representation is at the OH&S table.
The committee will be responsible for meeting monthly to identify and make recommendations that correct unsafe and unhealthy work environments. In accordance with the Workers Compensation Act, Division 4, Joint Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) meetings will take place every month to identify and make recommendations that correct unsafe and unhealthy work environments. You will conduct worksite inspections and participate in any investigations or inquiries of the workplace. Per the Workers Compensation Act, time spent on approved committee activities and meetings shall be without loss of pay.
The Workers Compensation Act entitles committee members to eight hours of educational leave each year paid for by the employer. As a trained OH&S representative, you will conduct worksite inspections and participate in any investigations or inquiries at the workplace, as well as represent the union at the joint committee level.
Expressions of interest should be forwarded to Rysa Kronebusch at rkronebusch@moveuptogether.ca. by April 23, 2021. All bargaining unit committee members are appointed by President David Black in accordance with our constitution. Please feel free to contact me if you would like further information.
In solidarity,
Rysa Kronebusch
Vice-President, Utilities