The Joint Health and Safety Committee is comprised of both Local 4366 members and Milton Public Library management. Ideally there should be equal representation, but there can never be more management than employees. There can however, be more employees than managment. The mandate of the Committee is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Committees identify potential health and safety issues and bring them to the employer’s attention and must be kept informed of health and safety developments in the workplace by the employer. Designated members of the committee inspect each workplace location at least once a month.
MPL employs more than 50 workers and as such the OHSA mandates that the committee must have at least four (4) members.
Tasks of Health and Safety Committee
Health and safety hazards, concerns or problems in the workplace are addressed by the Health and Safety Committees. The Health and Safety Committee members perform the following functions;
• Identify potential hazards, including performing inspections,
• Evaluate these potential hazards,
• Identify and raise the health and safety concerns of workers,
• Investigate injuries and illnesses caused by the workplace,
• Meet regularly to discuss occupational health and safety concerns,
• Ensure the maintenance of records of meetings and related activities,
• Help develop and promote health and safety training,
• Investigate refusals to work,
• Receive and participate in the distributing of health and safety related information,
• Recommend corrective action,
• Follow up on implemented recommendations
What to do if you have a Health and Safety concern:
Please download and read the following document for information regarding how to handle health and safety concerns, What to do if you have a Health and Safety Problem