On April 28, workers across Canada mark the National Day of Mourning. We remember those who have been injured, made ill, or killed…
BRUSH (H&S) Committee
The BRUSH (BC Region Union Safety & Health) Committee is comprised of Health & Safety activists from across BritishColumbia and is chaired by the Health & Safety Coordinator of the B.C.Regional Council.The committee is devoted to the inclusion, promotion of, and education around workplace Health & Safety. The committee meets regularly to discuss these issues.
If you are interested in getting involved with the BRUSH or would like more information about H&S in the BC Region, email Tracy Arrowsmith, Health and Safety Coordinator, PSAC BC Regional Council. Click for previous meeting minutes and more information.
2026 BRUSH Committee Executive:
- Health and Safety Coordinator and Committee Chair – Tracy Arrowsmith
- Alternate Health and Safety Coordinator – Julie Kelly
- Treasurer – Jennifer Horsley
- Secretary – Karen Parent
Scroll down this page for H&S related information and and news.
Want to spread news about the PSAC BRUSH Committee to other members across the Region? Download a copy of the BRUSH Committee poster below and post on your union board!
Statement on the 2026 Day of Mourning
As we approach the National Day of Mourning on April 28, it’s important to reflect on its meaning and on our…
Psychological injuries on the job are workplace hazards, and employers must treat them that way
A landmark decision out of Sudbury has reaffirmed what workers, PSAC and other unions have been saying for years: occupational mental injuries are…
PSAC members unite to strengthen workplace health and safety at national conference
PSAC health and safety leaders from across Canada gathered in Toronto September 25-27 for the 2025 PSAC National Health and Safety…
PSAC Social Justice Fund: advancing occupational health and safety in Canada and around the world
Each year, the PSAC SJF supports projects that deliver humanitarian relief, fight poverty, promote labour rights, and strengthen worker protections. Through…
From the BRUSH Committee: Heat awareness for your workplace
As temperatures rise across the province, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with working in hot conditions. The…
Statement on the 2025 Day of Mourning
As a union member who’s been deeply committed to health and safety activism, April 28 is always a heavy day. It’s…
Day of Mourning Events in BC
Report on the 2024 PSAC BC Health and Safety Conference
The 2024 PSAC BC Regional Health and Safety Conference was held at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver from October 18 through October 20….
2025 PSAC BC ACTIVIST SUMMIT
Friends, We are pleased to announce that PSAC BC will be hosting an Activist Summit on Friday, March 28 and Saturday,…