Health and Safety in Review – 2016

This year, CUPE’s health and safety work made a difference on many fronts, including working with Union Development to pilot courses for the new Health and Safety Learning Series. These three-hour modules will help members conduct investigations, identify health and safety hazards, and work in a health and safety committee. They also deepen members’ knowledge of health and safety laws, mental…

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Prevention of violence in the workplace – workshop

Workplace violence can take the form of physical aggression such as hitting, biting or kicking. Violence in the workplace also includes verbal threats, swearing, name calling and bullying. Violence is not part of your job and the repercussions for workers can be devastating, affecting their physical and mental health and job satisfaction. For employers, it means reduced productivity and increased…

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