This committee will:
Work to educate members on the importance of workplace health and safety.
Prepare and present reports to the regular membership meetings.
Assist in organizing local events to acknowledge Health and Safety.
Participate on the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committees as mandated by the Alberta Government.
Promote safe work procedures and environments so as to prevent illness and injury as a result of workplace factors. Immediately bring to the attention of the employer any workplace hazard that has the potential to cause members’ illness or injury.
Work to eliminate all workplace hazards, be they physical, environmental, or social.
Attend bi-monthly meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.