Canadian Association of University Teachers

 

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Health & Safety Advisory

Terms of Reference for JHSC’s (April 2012)

Terms of reference (TOR) for the workplace joint health and safety committee (JHSC) are an essential component of a wellfunctioning committee. They provide the framework which guides the committee members in how to carry out their duties in their particular workplace.

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Enforcing Workplace Health & Safety Rights (May 2010)

The right to a healthy and safe workplace is one of the most important protections that workers enjoy. While occupational health and safety legislation and a range of other statutes and regulations provide a strong foundation for these rights, they only take on real meaning if the association is prepared to enforce them.

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