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Health, Safety and Environment
November 25, 2008On the occasion of December 6 – National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we are participating in the CLC Violence Against Women is a Workplace Hazard Campaign. June 3, 2008Liaison Bulletin No. 74Liaison Bulletin No. 74 covers the following topic: Regulations amending the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulation - Violence Prevention in the Work Place. This regulation was published in the Canada Gazette Part II on May 28, 2008 and came into force on May 8, 2008. (Word) (PDF) May 7, 2008Canadian Life Quilt Visits Halifax!
April 28, 2008RIGHT TO REFUSE DANGEROUS WORK WALLET/POCKET CARDS
The PSAC has produced a wallet/pocket card outlining the steps in the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work as per Sections 128 and 129 of Canada Labour Code, Part II. To obtain an initial supply for your Local please contact your Regional Office. April 21, 2008Earth Day is coming!Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22. Here is a link to “Miniature earth,” a beautiful little video to help us all focus on Earth Day. http://www.miniature-earth.com/me_english.htm Please take the time on April 22 to think about your personal impact on our earth. Make a commitment to reduce your footprint on this day and every day. Here are a few ways you can make a difference: - Turn off unnecessary lights, at home and at work - We've asked PSAC Holdings to help with this! - Print only when necessary and use both sides of the paper - Use email or voice mail instead of paper - Have a garbage free day - Bring your lunch in reusable containers and don't buy bottled water - use your own reusable bottle - Walk, bicyle, take public transit or car pool to work - Donate the stuff you don't use anymore instead of throwing it out - Give your newspaper to someone else to read - Recyle glass bottles, plastic bottles, paper and cardboard A message from the members of Eco-Alliance April 11, 2008Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2008 Atlantic RegionThe PSAC asks that you observe the Day of Mourning in some significant way, such as a moment of silence, attending a remembrance ceremony, or requesting the lowering of flags to half-mast. We encourage you to get involved in workplace health and safety initiatives, and promote education or safe working conditions and accident prevention. Injuries are no accidents!! PSI Campaign 2008Water, Women, Workers: sources of life8 - 22 March 2008(Details) April 3, 2008REGIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 2007
MARITIME HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 2007
April 1, 2008National Joint CouncilThe Occupational Health and Safety Directive has finished the cyclical review and has now come into effect April 1, 2008. Please view at the link listed below. http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/doc.php?did=391&lang=en March 11, 2008PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA Submission to the New Brunswick Workplace Heath, Safety and Compensation Commission Independent Review Panel
February 27, 2008REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY – FEBRUARY 28THFebruary 28 is International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. RSIs are the most common type of workplace injury in Canada. They include a variety of disorders that affect muscles, tendons, nerves and joints. Injuries to the wrists, fingers, forearms, hands, elbows, shoulders and the neck are the most recurrent. RSI Day is an opportunity to promote injury prevention and raise awareness about the prevalence of RSIs and their harmful effects. RSIs affect workers forced to do repetitive jobs, who work too long or too fast and with too few breaks. Often, workers are forced to work in awkward positions or spend too long standing. Workplace stress and lack of control over work also contribute to RSIs. A proper ergonomic assessment is a good starting point in helping to reduce the negative effects that contribute to RSIs. The first RSI Awareness Day was February 29, 2000. That day was selected because it was the only non-repetitive day of the year. The day is recognized on the 28th day in non-leap years. December 12, 2007Good news: The Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations - part XIX (Prevention Program) was finally amended to include additional requirements regarding the employer's obligation to consider ergonomics considerations when developing their prevention program. You will find the amendments to the regulation at http://gazetteducanada.gc.ca/partII/2007/20071212/html/sor271-e.html More information will be communicated in early 2008. We are considering offering information sessions on the impact of the changes and the additional responsibilities your employer will need to assume. During these sessions we will focus on the role of union representatives on health and safety committees in order to ensure that the regulatory amendments be diligently implemented in your workplace. November 14, 2007Healthy, Clean & Green (PDF)A Workers' Action Guide to a Greener Workplace (CUPE / Canadian Union of Public Employees) Climate change fact sheets # 1 (PDF); # 2 (PDF); 3 (PDF) October 26, 2007Hazard Prevention Program ChartClick here
June 19, 2007An Inconvenient Truth – A Global Warning The Public Service Alliance of Canada Atlantic Youth Network has purchased several DVD copies of the documentary An Inconvenient Truth – A Global Warning. The DVDs can be used as an education tool at Local meetings or for lunch and learn sessions. The documentary was filmed in English but produced with French subtitles. If you would like to borrow a copy of the documentary please contact the Halifax Regional Office at (902) 443-3541. April 13, 2007ACT for Canada’s WaterWater is essential for people and nature. Canada’s fresh water is facing a variety of threats including contamination, shortages and pressure to export water. In Canada, there is no national strategy to address urgent water issues and preserve and protect our water for future generations. The Canadian government has repeatedly voted against recognizing the right to water at the United Nations. Water is a right and should never be sold for profit.
The PSAC Atlantic has joined with the Council of Canadians in a campaign to defend the right for Canadian’s to have clean, safe, public water for everyone. Please contact your Regional Office to obtain a supply of brochures and postcards and participate in this important campaign. For additional information on the campaign and to obtain tools for action, visit www.canadians.org. It’s time to ACT for Canada’s water. April 12, 2007Our planet faces an environmental crisis. We need to take action against attacks on the environment and the integrity of the Earth as well as protect the welfare of working sisters and brothers. Earth Day is celebrated the 22nd of April and the following link provides background and information about Earth Day and ideas on how you can take action. February 28, 2007Top Ten Reasons to Recycle and why you should buy recycled products if you don't already. (Word) (PDF) January 25, 2007HAZARD PREVENTION PROGRAMThe Agriculture Union’s Health & Safety newsletter of December, 2006 has an easy to follow diagram depicting a good Hazard Prevention Program. Please reference the newsletter at www.agrunion.com February 17, 2006The following is a link to the Nova Scotia Safety Council where you can access resource material, information about upcoming events as well as their education schedule for Spring/Summer '06. February 17, 2006Thousands of young Canadian men and women are killed or seriously injured on the job. The Canadian Life Quilt is a permanent memorial dedicated to those youth. Please follow the link below to learn more about the Life Quilt and the devastating stories of these young people. http://www.youngworkerquilt.ca/ The CommitteeFor information about the Health, Safety and Environment Committee, visit the committees page. Health and Safety TrainingSee the Education Schedule for Health and Safety Training opportunities. Health and Safety Websites
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