Occupational Health and Safety Committee

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee is charged with ensuring that current safety regulations are followed in the department. The tasks include:

  • Follow up on workplace assessment reports
  • Annual status reports
  • Providing safety instructions to new and current staff in the department

It is important to note that all employees are responsible for the working conditions and safety in the department and should report to the representatives if a dangerous situation occurs.

Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee members

The local Occupational Health and Safety Committee consists of a chair who is appointed by the Head of Department, management representatives, also appointed by the Head of Department, and a number of elected employee representatives: