A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals,…
Health and Safety
If you are interested in getting involved with Health and Safety issues in BC or would like more information about H&S in the BC Region, please contact the BC Regional Council Health and Safety Coordinator is Tracy Arrowsmith or the PSAC BC Regional Office and ask to speak with the staff person assigned to the H&S portfolio. Scroll down this page for H&S related information and and news.
Looking for Health and Safety Resources?
PSAC has launched a Health and Safety Committee Toolkit, which includes in-depth guides on health and safety committee functions and responsibilities. The Toolkit also includes printable checklists and factsheets for health and safety processes and hazards. Check out the Toolkit here!
PSAC BC 2024 Regional Health and Safety Conference
Friends, We are pleased to announce that the 2024 PSAC BC Regional Health and Safety Conference will be held at the Pinnacle…
Expression of Interest – Organizing Committee for the 2024 PSAC BC Health & Safety Conference
PSAC BC is excited to announce the upcoming BC Regional Health and Safety Conference, taking place this fall in Vancouver. We are looking for dedicated PSAC BC members to join the conference planning committee. The deadline to apply is June 26 at 5 PM Pacific.
Urgent Changes Sought to Legislation which Excludes Public Safety Personnel from Compensation for Mental Health Injuries
Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference
PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”.
BRUSH (Health & Safety) Committee minutes
Here are the minutes of the PSAC BC Regional H&S Committee meetings. Older minutes are available at our old website.
JLP Training for Occupational Health and Safety Committee Members and Representatives
The Joint Learning Program has developed a two-day in person workshop, designed for H&S Committee members.
PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work
Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment.
Panel: The impacts of racial discrimination on racially visible members’ mental health
Please join the PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus as we bring to the forefront critical issues facing racially visible workers as voiced by those too often silenced.
National Day of Mourning: Work shouldn’t hurt
On National Day of Mourning April 28, PSAC recognizes the exemplary work of PSAC members who saved countless lives defending the health and safety of workers during the pandemic.
From mandating employers to develop COVID-19 protocols, administrative controls and ventilation and sanitation policies, unions and activists have played a key role in keeping workers safe.
Unfortunately, not all workers have access to these same protections, and we have a responsibility to ensure all workers have a right to a safe workplace.