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Occupational Health and Safety Events

Welcome to BCGEU's Occupation Health and Safety Events Calendar.

Please note: Many of these courses have requirements which are not automatically reviewed. You may receive an email or phone call from staff if you do not meet the requirements for a course you register for.

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  • OHS - Area 02 Labour Code 8-hour Anti-Bullying

    Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - North Island Area Office in Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    CANCELLED - Please note this course is cancelled due to low registration.


    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    Anti-bullying and Harassment Training (8 Hours)
    Bullying has become such a concern that government, unions and workplaces are recognizing the issue of bullying must be dealt with. We now have legislation, and many organizations have policy and/or collective agreement language, but we need training to fully understand the issue of bullying and what to do about it as workers, as employers and as a union. This course will educate and provide you with the skills to address bullying in the workplace in order to make it a safe and comfortable place to work. 

    In this course, you will learn:

    • Definition of what is bullying and what is not considered bullying
    • Causes of bullying
    • Legal requirements – Workers Compensation Board and collective agreement language
    • How to address the issue
    • Social media and cyber-bullying or harassment
    • Prevention strategies and actions

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today!

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.

  • OHS - Area 09 Labour Code Prevention of Violence

    Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - West Kootenay Area Office in Castlegar, BC, Canada

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    Prevention of Workplace Violence
    Violence should not be a part of your job, but we know that workers are suffering physical and psychological injury as a result of violent workplace incidents. This course is intended to assist joint committee members to set up an effective violence prevention program. Please ensure that you are a union appointed committee member, and that you have taken the prerequisite Basic Committee Training course prior to registering for this course.

    In this course, you will learn:

    Legal requirements for Employers to complete a violence risk assessment and to develop a violence prevention program for their varied workplaces, Definition of Workplace Violence Hazard identification, Factors that contribute to the increased risk of violence, Strategies for recommending corrective measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of violence, plus Strategies to address Domestic Violence on workplaces.

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.

  • Cancelled: OHS Area 11 - Basic OHS Committee Training

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - Prince George Area Office

    Please note this course has been cancelled due to low registration

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Basic Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Prince George Area Office at 500 Quebec St, Prince George, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Basic OHS Committee Training – Labour Code
    This is an introductory course offered to union appointed committee members. BCGEU Courses are also open to employer representatives. This course is a prerequisite for all other BCGEU OH&S courses. It is a must for new committee members and a refresher for those with experience.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • 4 worker rights – Right to Know, Right to Participate, Right to Refuse Unsafe Work and Right to No Discrimination
    • Introduction to the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
    • Roles and responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, workers and committees
    • Hazard identification and control measures
    • Introduction to workplace inspections and incident investigations
    • Committee structure, job description and committee evaluations

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • Cancelled: OHS Area 10 - Basic OHS Committee Training

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    1 rsvp
    BCGEU - Fort St. John Area Office

    Please note this course has been cancelled due to low registration

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Basic Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Peace River Area Office at 10147 100th Ave, Fort St. John, V1J 1Y7, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Basic OHS Committee Training – Labour Code
    This is an introductory course offered to union appointed committee members. BCGEU Courses are also open to employer representatives. This course is a prerequisite for all other BCGEU OH&S courses. It is a must for new committee members and a refresher for those with experience.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • 4 worker rights – Right to Know, Right to Participate, Right to Refuse Unsafe Work and Right to No Discrimination
    • Introduction to the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
    • Roles and responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, workers and committees
    • Hazard identification and control measures
    • Introduction to workplace inspections and incident investigations
    • Committee structure, job description and committee evaluations

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • OHS Area 11 - Incident Investigations

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 09:00 AM

    Please note this course has been cancelled due to low registration

    Note:
    You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Incident Investigations" will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Prince George Area Office at 500 Quebec St, Prince George, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Incident Investigations

    An incident happens at your workplace and you suddenly get a call to participate in an investigation. What do you do? What is the purpose of an investigation? What is required? This course will answer all these questions and provide you with the opportunity to improve your investigative skills. Please ensure that you are a union appointed committee member, and that you have taken the prerequisite Basic Committee Training course prior to registering for this course.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • The legal requirements for conducting accident/incident investigations in a timely manner
    • Joint investigations with employer and worker representative participation
    • The 7 step process – secure the scene, collect data, develop the sequence of events, determine the causes, recommendations, write the report, refer other hazards discovered during this process to OH&S committee
    • Effective interviewing skills
    • Review of multiple causes often involved
    • Recommendations and effective control measures

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • OHS Area 10 - Prevention of Violence

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    7 rsvps
    BCGEU - Fort St. John Area Office

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Prevention of Workplace Violence" will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Peace River Area Office at 10147 100th Ave, Fort St. John, V1J 1Y7, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Prevention of Workplace Violence
    Violence should not be a part of your job, but we know that workers are suffering physical and psychological injury as a result of violent workplace incidents. This course is intended to assist joint committee members to set up an effective violence prevention program. Please ensure that you are a union appointed committee member, and that you have taken the prerequisite Basic Committee Training course prior to registering for this course.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • Legal requirements for Employers to complete a violence risk assessment and to develop a violence prevention program for their varied workplaces
    • Definition of Workplace Violence
    • Hazard identification
    • Factors that contribute to the increased risk of violence
    • Strategies for recommending corrective measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of violence
    • Strategies to address Domestic Violence on workplaces

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • OHS Area 11 - Anti-Bullying

    Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - Prince George Area Office in Prince George, BC, Canada

    Please note this course has been cancelled due to low registration

    Note: 
    You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Anti-bullying and Harassment" will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Prince George Area Office at 500 Quebec St, Prince George, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Anti-bullying and Harassment Training (8-hour format)

    Bullying has become such a concern that government, unions and workplaces are recognizing the issue of bullying must be dealt with. We now have legislation, and many organizations have policy and/or collective agreement language, but we need training to fully understand the issue of bullying and what to do about it as workers, as employers and as a union. This course will educate and provide you with the skills to address bullying in the workplace in order to make it a safe and comfortable place to work. 

    In this course, you will learn:

    • Definition of what is bullying and what is not considered bullying
    • Causes of bullying
    • Legal requirements – Workers Compensation Board and collective agreement language
    • How to address the issue
    • Social media and cyber-bullying or harassment
    • Prevention strategies and actions

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • OHS Area 10 - Women's Health & Safety

    Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    9 rsvps
    BCGEU - Peace River Area Office in Fort St. John, BC, Canada

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    "Women's Health and Safety in the Workplace" will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024. This course will be held at the BCGEU – Peace River Area Office at 10147 100th Ave, Fort St. John from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    Women's Health and Safety in the Workplace (This course is open to all genders)

    All workers face health and safety issues at work but many of these issues affect women in particular ways. This course provides participants with the opportunity to develop their ability to identify, assess and control workplace hazards from a woman's perspective. Please ensure that you are a union appointed committee member, and that you have taken the prerequisite Basic Committee Training course prior to registering for this course.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • How women's physical and psychological health is affected by toxic workplace substances, work design, and work organization.
    • Workplace stressors such as inequity, domestic and gender based violence, sexual harassment, shiftwork.
    • Human rights legislation which requires the employer to address workplace hazards that predominately affect women.
    • How pregnancy and menopause can impact women's safety at work.

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today.

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.


    UWU/MoveUP

  • OHS - Area 01 Labour Code Basic OHS Committee Training

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - Victoria Area Office in Victoria, BC, Canada

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    Basic Committee Training – Labour Code
    This is an introductory course offered to union appointed committee members. BCGEU Courses are also open to employer representatives. This course is a prerequisite for all other BCGEU OH&S courses. It is a must for new committee members and a refresher for those with experience.

    In this course, you will learn:

    • 4 worker rights – Right to Know, Right to Participate, Right to Refuse Unsafe Work and Right to No Discrimination,
    • Introduction to the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
    • Roles and responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, workers and committees,
    • Hazard identification and control measures,
    • Introduction to workplace inspections and incident investigations,
    • Committee structure,
    • job description and committee evaluations.

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today!

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.

  • OHS - Area 03 Labour Code Basic Committee Training

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    BCGEU - Lower Mainland Area Office in Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Note: You are entitled to a minimum of 08 hours of annual OH&S training, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement. Please ensure that you have approval from your employer prior to applying for this EMPLOYER PAID training. We are unable to provide a union paid LOA for this course.

    Basic Committee Training – Labour Code
    This is an introductory course offered to union appointed committee members. BCGEU Courses are also open to employer representatives. This course is a prerequisite for all other BCGEU OH&S courses. It is a must for new committee members and a refresher for those with experience.

    In this course, you will learn:

    4 worker rights – Right to Know, Right to Participate, Right to Refuse Unsafe Work and Right to No Discrimination, Introduction to the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Roles and responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, workers and committees, Hazard identification and control measures, Introduction to workplace inspections and incident investigations, Committee structure, job description and committee evaluations.

    Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

    The BCGEU invites and encourages employer representatives, to attend BCGEU OHS training courses. Please share this registration link with your employer and co-committee members, even from other unions.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your ability to advocate for workers' health and safety rights - register today!

    We are committed to making our courses accessible to all learners. We provide additional supports for learners as needed, including ASL interpretation. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements to support your participation.