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The following information and resources from WorkSafeBC, BCTF, and Burnaby Teachers' Association have been developed to help make members' workplaces healthy and safe. Links that will assist in the evaluation and reporting process of workplace situations that are, or have the potential to be hazardous or unsafe are below:
WorkSafeBC
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspection jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC. Many sections of the Regulation have associated guidelines and policies. To complete Form 6A on line follow this link.
Preventative Suggestions from WorkSafeBC:
How to Make Your Computer Workstation Fit You
Link to BCTF Occupational Health and Safety Manual:
| Section 1 | Occupational Health and Safety Framework and the WCB |
| Section 2 | The Basic Occupational Health and Safety Program |
| Section 3 | Joint Health and Safety Committees and Worker Health and Safety Representatives |
| Section 4 | Workplace Inspections |
| Section 5 | Investigation of Accidents and Incidents |
| Section 6 | Occupational Injuries and Diseases |
| Section 7 | Indoor Air Quality |
| Section 8 | Violence Prevention and Protection |
| Section 9 | Ergonomics |
| Section 10 | WorkSafeBC Claims (including Form 6A and WorkSafeBC Teleclaim information) |
| Section 11 | Refusal of Unsafe Work |
Additional BCTF Health and Safety Information:
- Violence Prevention - The Right to Know
- Sample Violence Risk Assessment Checklist
- Refusal of Unsafe Work Flowchart and Regulation (OH&SR)
- Teacher Safety Inspection Checklist
- Health and Safety for New and Young Workers
- WCB Claim Process
- Incident Reporting Form - Who Does What?