The OPSEU Health and Safety Unit has developed the documents and tools below to assist Joint Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety Representatives. The Unit will continue to post new tools and resources as they are developed or become available. Although the documents are generic in nature, health and safety activists in every sector should find them useful.

OPSEU guidance to members who work alone or in isolated areas.

Description of employer obligations to notify union, JHSC and health and safety representative of workplace injuries or illnesses

A Template to assist JHSCs and health and safety representatives develop health and safety recommendations for employers.

OPSEU guidance to members to assist them return to work safely after an injury or illness

Heat Stress tools from Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)

Humidex Calculator

Humidex-Based Heat Stress Response Plan