Health & Safety

Biting. Kicking. Spitting. Scratching. Punching. Blows to the head. Violence is NOT part of our job! Aggressive, often violent, reported incidents against educators are on the rise. Workplace Violence reports MUST be completed EVERY time an incident of violence occurs. Use of physical intervention MUST also be reported

Incidents that results in first aid (ice, tylenol, band aid etc.), lost time or medical attention must be reported to both the Employer (PDSB ) AND WSIB. Members must complete a WSIB form 6, the medical practitioner completes a WSIB Form 8, and the employer completes a

A Worker’s Guide to the Occupational Health & Safety Act. The Worker’s Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act was produced by the OPSEU/SEFPO Worker Safety Unit to provide members with basic information and interpretation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) as it describes

Returning to work following an injury or illness takes planning. Workers returning to work following an injury or illness must know that the work they are returning to is safe for them. Every effort must be made by all the parties (employer, worker, union, WSIB adjudicator) involved

Workplace Violence in School Boards – Guide to the Law Read the attached guide for a better understanding of the law

Workplace Violence & Harassment – Understanding the Law Workplace harassment is never okay. YOUR employer has specific obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to deal with workplace harassment. Workplace harassment occurs when a person engages in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a

Duty to Accommodate Mental Health The employer has a duty to accommodate members with disabilities, including invisible disabilities such as mental illness. The Human Rights Code identifies that accommodations must be provided in the least restrictive manner and in keeping with the workers dignity and confidentiality provided

We encourage members to take their own health seriously. The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is offered through ComPsych and provides a full range of health and wellness services and is the largest provider of EFAP services in the world. This program is available at no

Many employees believe they must tell their employer the specific reason that they are seeking an accommodation or leave of absence. This is not true. Employers are entitled to the “General Nature” of the illness and any restrictions/limitations which guide your accommodation need which your treating health