The BCFED OH&S Centre has scheduled additional free COVID-19 related webinars as follows:
OH&S Committee role during COVID-19 Tuesday May 12, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Participants will understand the role and responsibility joint occupational health and safety committees have during this unprecedented pandemic; including how to identify potential COVID-19 hazards, Inspecting the workplace for potential means of exposure, Investigation techniques and best practices. Q&A will follow the presentation. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_te9yOCvJR2SNmkebJf0_Pg
OH&S Rights and Responsibilities during COVID-19 Wednesday May 13, 2020 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The webinar outlines workers' rights and responsibilities in a safe workplace and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Q&A will follow a brief presentation. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_inCCIlDRTcuIv3lN2TBaEQ
Mental Health during COVID-19 Thursday May 14, 2020 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Understand the impacts and challenges that workers may face to their mental health during the COVID -19 pandemic in the workplace and working from home. Topics will include awareness, potential effects, coping strategies and available helpful resources. Q&A will follow the presentation. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yy0OGp-oQoGXTbVPoDhynQ
Conducting a Risk Assessment / Exposure Control Plan (ECP) for COVID-19 Thursday May 14, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
An overview of risk assessments and exposure control plans in relation to the COVID-19 public health emergency. An occupational hygienist will be part of the webinar. Q&A will follow the presentation. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MezHL6nIRoWukRBIUOZkPA
ON A HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE?
Each member of a joint committee is entitled to an annual educational leave totaling 8 hours. MORE INFORMATION
Thank you to our front-line workers!
Funded by the Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia and
hosted by the BC Federation of Labour, the BC Fed OH&S Centre is the
largest provider of this type of training in the province.
