This is the introductory 1 day course offered to joint committee members in the non-government sector. It is a prerequisite for all other BCGEU OH&S courses. A must for new committee members and a refresher for those with experience.

In this course you will learn:

· Worker OH&S rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure

· OH&S legislation

· Roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, supervisors and committees

· Hazard identification and control measures

· How to conduct effective workplace inspections and incident investigations

· Resources available to the committee

Note: If you have not taken your annual education leave, as mandated by the Workers' Compensation Act and your Collective Agreement - apply and ensure that you have approval from your employer for this employer paid training.

Also, for lunch ordering purposes, please provide any dietary allergies when you register.