health & Safety

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: