Health and Safety is a shared responsibility between staff and management: Staff have a responsibility to always use safe practices and report identified hazards to management, and Management has the responsibility to ensure a safe workplace.
Your Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) functions to serve the health and safety interests of all staff at LPH. The committee is made up of two worker representatives and two management representatives. Their primary responsibilities are to review incident reports, perform monthly building and site inspections, work collaboratively to make recommendations to improve health and safety in the workplace, and to promote safety awareness and education.
If you find yourself in a situation that you feel is dangerous or potentially dangerous due to lack of proper training, you must notify your supervisor immediately. If, after bringing the hazard or unsafe situation to management’s attention, you still feel that you and your coworkers are at risk, please contact your CUPE Joint Health and Safety committee member.
David Larkin, CUPE 1291 Health and Safety Committee Member
David.Larkin@county-lambton.on.ca
519-383-8331 ext: 3580