The BCFED OH&S Centre Has Scheduled a Repeated Run of Their Free COVID-19 Related Webinars

Posted on May 22, 2020 9:45 am

Repeated run of the BC Federation of Labour free webinars!

OH&S Committee role during COVID-19
Tuesday May 26, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Participants will understand the role and responsibility joint occupational health and safety committees have during this unprecedented pandemic; including how to identify potential COVID-19 hazards, Inspecting the workplace for potential means of exposure, Investigation techniques and best practices. Q&A will follow the presentation.

OH&S Rights and Responsibilities during COVID-19
Tuesday May 26, 2020 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

The webinar outlines workers' rights and responsibilities in a safe workplace and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Q&A will follow a brief presentation

Mental Health during COVID-19
Thursday May 28, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Understand the impacts and challenges that workers may face to their mental health during the COVID -19 pandemic in the workplace and working from home. Topics will include awareness, potential effects, coping strategies and available helpful resources. Q&A will follow the presentation.

Conducting a Risk Assessment / Exposure Control Plan (ECP) for COVID-19
Thursday May 28, 2020 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

An overview of risk assessments, exposure control plans and the May 14, 2020 order from the Public Health Officer (PHO) requiring safety plans for workplaces in relation to COVID-19. An occupational hygienist will be part of the webinar. Q&A will follow the presentation.