Occupational Health and Safety

The following resources are primarily designed for union representatives and stewards involved in health and safety advocacy in the workplace.

Stewards are also encouraged to share these resources with members to support their own self-advocacy.

OHS Outreach

EDUCATION MODULE – How to Report ME Members can use this brief module to learn how to report, document, and follow up on safety concerns.	EDU-OHS001
EDUCATION MODULE – Refusal of Unsafe Work ME Members can use this brief module to describe the Refusal of Unsafe Work.	EDU-OHS002
Reporting an OH&S Incident/Hazard – Infographic ME JOHS Reporting process diagram.	OHS000
Violent Incident - Poster JOHS Reminding members how to respond to violence in the workplace.	OHS010
Safety - Demand It – Poster JOHS Advising members how to take action.	OHS020
Injured on the Job – Poster JOHS Reminding members how to report workplace injuries.	OHS030
Occupational Health & Safety Acronyms JOHS A list of commonly used OHS acronyms.	OHS040
Occupational First Aid - Commonly Asked Questions ME Top 10 questions answered.	OHS050

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JOHSC)

EDUCATION MODULE – Introduction to JOHSC ME JOHS This course provides members a general overview of worksite joint occupational health and safety committees and how to become involved with your local committee.	EDU-OHS201
EDUCATION MODULE – JOHSC Terms of Reference (TOR) ME JOHS This brief module provides JOHSC representatives with best practice suggestions to create and review their committee’s TOR.	EDU-OHS202
EDUCATION MODULE – JOHSC Relevant Legislation ME JOHS JOHSC representatives can use this module to learn how to access and review legislation relevant to their role.	EDU-OHS203
JOHSC Worker Representative Welcome – Checklist ME JOHS New JOHSC representatives appointed by BCNU may review this welcome letter with tips and suggestions for their role.	OHS200
JOHSC Meetings - Tips for Representation ME JOHS Worker representative duties before/during/after.	OHS210

Incident Investigations

EDUCATION MODULE – OHS Incident Investigations ME JOHS New Education Module: This intermediate level online module is designed for BCNU JOHSC worker representatives involved in OHS incident investigations. You will learn key terms and concepts related to incident investigations as well as practical skills to support in promoting effective incident investigations in your workplace.	EDU-OHS301
JOHSC Investigations – Infographic ME JOHS Five (5) essential steps for JOHSC representatives to refer to when completing investigations in their role.	OHS300
OHS Investigations – Before an Incident ME JOHS Checklist: Steps a BCNU JOHSC worker representative can take to prepare for participation in an OHS incident investigation.	OHS310
OHS Investigations – Interview Considerations ME JOHS Interview Checklist: A detailed checklist for a BCNU JOHSC worker representative participating in witness interviews. A checklist for conducting interviews with witnesses.	OHS320
OHS Investigations – After an Incident ME JOHS Follow up Checklist: A list of questions for BCNU JOHSC worker representatives to ask after an incident investigation is completed.	OHS330

Hazard Identification and Inspections

EDUCATION MODULE – Hazard Identification and Inspections AOM ME JOHS This intermediate level online module is designed for BCNU JOHSC worker representatives involved in the workplace inspection process. You will learn key terms and concepts related to hazard identification and inspections as well as practical skills that promote effective inspections in your workplace.	EDU-OHS401
Before an Inspection – Checklist ME JOHS Steps a BCNU JOHSC worker representative can take to prepare for an inspection.	OHS400
Speaking to Workers During an Inspection – Checklist ME JOHS This resource is meant for BCNU JOHSC worker representatives who are speaking with frontline workers during a workplace inspection.	OHS410
After an Inspection – Checklist ME JOHS Steps a BCNU JOHSC worker representative can take to ensure effective evaluation and follow up after an inspection.	OHS420
Workplace Inspections – Infographic ME JOHS A resource designed for BCNU JOHSC worker representatives that outlines the stages of a workplace inspection.	OHS430

Psychological Health & Safety

EDUCATION MODULE – 13 Factors for Psychological Health & Safety ME SI JOHS This module for BCNU advocates provides information about the CSA Standard Z1003, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, and the organizational factors that contribute to a psychologically safe workplace.	EDU-PHS101
13 Psychological Factors that Create a Safe Workplace ME SI JOHS Quick reference list with additional references.	PHS100

UPDATED: February 12, 2025

Resources marked with this icon can be shared with members to support their self-advocacy or personal development.
ME	Member Education

The following icons identify resources within the toolkit that are also part of a course or curriculum.
JOHS	Joint Occupational Health & Safety
SE	Steward Essentials
SI	Steward Intermediate
SA	Steward Advanced
CES	Communicating Essential Skills