Fall 2007 OH&S Basic Steward Training - Help make your workplace safe!

HSA is offering two 2-day OH&S steward workshops this fall:

Workshop #1:  November 5 & 6, 2007
Workshop #2:  November 26 & 27, 2007

Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver

Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries. These workshops will be participatory and discussion oriented. We encourage you to bring examples from your workplace for discussion. Please refer to the attached pre-registration form for further details.

Priority will be given to new HSA OH&S stewards and to OH&S stewards who have not previously attended HSA OH&S workshops. Workshop participants will discuss:

• rights and responsibilities of safety stewards
• role of the WCB
• role of the new occupational health and safety regulations
• accident investigation / prevention
• workload/stress
• violence in the workplace
• musculoskeletal injuries

Deadlines for Registration:

Workshop #1Friday, October 12, 2007
Workshop #2Friday, November 2, 2007

Eligible stewards should complete the attached pre-registration form and return it to the HSA office (Attention:  Leila Lolua) as soon as possible or by the deadline above.  HSA will call you to confirm your registration. 

Education Fax:  (604) 419-5195 for Vancouver area, or 1-800-663-6119 for out-of-town.

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