The employer is responsible to provide a healthy and safe workplace. However, union leaders need to ensure their employer fulfils their health and safety obligations in legislation and our collective agreements.
Below are links and topics to help PSAC-NCR members and leaders know their rights and responsibilities, and to ensure they are enjoyed without infringement.
2. Know Your Rights:
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – www.ccohs.ca
- Canada Labour Code – Legislation for worker under Federal legislation (note: Part 2) https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/page-22.html
- Commission des normes de l’equite, de la sante et securite au travail, Quebec- cnesst.gouv.qc.ca
- Disability Rights - http://psacunion.ca/disability-rights
- Federation travailleurs et travailleuses du Quebec holds courses and resources on health and safety - www.ftq.qc.ca
- Federation travailleurs et travailleuses du Quebec outaouais offers health and safety courses - www.outaouais.ftq.qc.ca
- Health Canada – www.canada.ca/health
- Health and Safety committees at work - http://psacunion.ca/health-and-safety-policy-committees
- Labour Program enforces and provides advice on the application of the Canada Labour Code and its regulations – www.labour.gc.ca
- Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) - www.ohcow.on.ca
- Occupational Health and Safety regulations – Federal legislation derived from the Canada Labour Code with specifics on certain subjects https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/page-22.html
- Ontario Federation of Labour (ofl.ca) hosts Prevention Link Courses to promoting a culture of safety and return to work outcomes - https://www.preventionlink.ca/
- Ontario Ministry of Labor - Legislation for workers in Ontario www.labour.gov.on.ca
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario - www.wsib.on.ca
3. Hot Topics and News
- Bill 59 to Reform the Occupational Health and Safety System in Quebec
- Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations
- COVID-19
- Addressing airborn transmission through ventilation
- Ventilation checklist for COVID-19
- Pests at work
4. Committees, Conferences and Events
5. Webinars
- Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations - December 10
- Returning to the Workplace: What to Consider - held on November 17 and November 19
- Returning to Work: What to Consider - held on June 18
- Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Pandemic - held on May 6
- Health and Safety at work during Covid-19 - held on April 6
For more information contact:
Marc Béland, Health and Safety Representative, PSAC NCR
200 Promenade du Portage, bureau 310, Gatineau QC, J8X 4B7
T 819-317-1725
Fax 819-777-9407