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.

Please note that some BCGEU Covid-19 protocols remain in place. Please do not attend courses if you are ill.

The use of high-quality masks continues to be required in common areas of all BCGEU buildings. Upon arrival, BCGEU members will be provided with KN95 masks for use during the course. Employer representatives or members of other unions will need to bring their own KN95, N95 or equivalent mask.

Mask usage will be optional in meetings, however if one participant asks for masks to be worn, all in attendance will comply.

As you know, Covid-19 public health measures are regularly updated, so more changes to the requirements for our courses may occur in the weeks and months to come. We will do our best to keep you informed and up to date. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

OHS Risk Assessment (New!)

The BCGEU is excited to introduce our new Occupational Health and Safety training course for OHS representatives in the Lower Mainland area. This 8 hour course will provide you with a better understanding of the risk assessments required at worksites in order to ensure the health and safety of workers.

In this course, you will learn about your role and responsibilities in required risk assessments for working alone, First Aid, violence, exposure control plans, and ergonomics. A practical component is included in this course, participants will work through a variety of scenarios in order to enhance your learning experience.

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.