Currently the Union and the City of Regina are looking for three (3) member volunteers to sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (Member Representatives).

These Committee members play a vital role in creating a safe workplace for fellow members.

Duties of Occupational Health Committees

Some of the duties include:

• helping employers identify, eliminate, or control hazards;

• making recommendations to the employer for improving workplace health and safety;

• talking with workers about health and safety concerns and helping resolve the concerns;

• receiving and distributing information, including occupational health and safety publications;

• inspecting the workplace regularly;

• investigating reportable incidents (meaning accidents and dangerous occurrences);

• helping establish and promote health and safety programs, policies, and training;

• investigating refusals to work; and

• Helping employers comply with OHS legislation.

An OHCs role is to give advice and make recommendations for correcting hazards to the City of Regina.