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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231
LOB 1J0 987-5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MARCH 21 , 1983.
REPORT NO. : WD-26-83
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SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS JOINT HEALTH
AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That the Public Works Joint Health and Safety
Committee, formed in accordance with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, be recognized; and,
3. That all costs incurred by the Safety Committee be
in accordance with approved Public Works Budget.
BACKGROUND AND REPORT:
In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Section 8, and under the advice of Area Inspectors from the
Ministry of Labour, the Public Works Department has formed a
joint Health and Safety Committee, comprised of the Director
of Public Works or his designate, one union staff member
from each division, and a non-union supervision member.
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The committee members selected by their respective
co-workers are: David T. Gray, Director' s Designate;
William Harris, Division 1; Trevor Cooke, Division 2; Doug
Gray, Division 3; and Fred Brown, Superintendent.
It is the objective of the Works Department to comply with
all Health and Safety Regulations and to ensure that all
Works Department employees work in a safe and efficient
environment.
The committee will endeavour to develop a Safety Policy and
consideration, the following:
Management and Employee Responsibilities
Accident Reporting and Review
First Aid Requirements and Training
Fire Protection and Training
Good Housekeeping
Tools and Equipment
Protective Clothing
Staff Training
The committee will meet on a monthly basis to provide
information and training sessions to staff, to review
complaints and enquiries, to review accident reports and to
make recommendations in respect to safety matters.
It is assumed that all employees wish to work safely and
assist in eliminating accidents as accidents cause suffering
and inefficiency.
The Public Works Department wish the support of Committee in
attaining and maintaining this objective.
Respectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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March 15, 1983.