HEALTH & SAFETY
VANCOUVER AIRPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
604-270-5234
Mickey Bains
Milisa Ang
Eileen Ward
Xu (Sunny) Zhang
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June 25,2015
Preventing Heat Stress at Work (booklet)
From WorkSafeBC This WorkSafeBC resource provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress — including how to recognize, treat, and prevent it. The publication is available in English, Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
How hot does it get in a parked car? (video)
From YouTube As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. In this video, veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward stays in a parked car on a summer day to see how dangerous it is to leave a pet inside a car.
Everything you need to know about sun safety
From the Government of Canada's Healthy Canadians website Find out about the harmful effects of extreme heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including skin cancer, and get first aid tips for sunburn and heat illness.
Preventing Heat Stress at Work (booklet)
From WorkSafeBC This WorkSafeBC resource provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress — including how to recognize, treat, and prevent it. The publication is available in English, Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
How hot does it get in a parked car? (video)
From YouTube As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. In this video, veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward stays in a parked car on a summer day to see how dangerous it is to leave a pet inside a car.
Everything you need to know about sun safety
From the Government of Canada's Healthy Canadians website Find out about the harmful effects of extreme heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including skin cancer, and get first aid tips for sunburn and heat illness.
APRIL 08, 2015
Follow the Internal Complaint Resolution Process!!!
Canada Labour Code Part II, 127.1
HERE ARE TWO WAYS HOW:
Number 1:
* Obtain a H & S concern form- ACaeronet/my work/all forms/ACF32 or You may pick one up PDC
* Fill in the form and discuss it with a MANAGER. Have the Manager sign the form. The concern or issue will be investigated and the employee and the employer will be informed of the results.
*Make 2 Copies. The CSM who signed it keeps original, you keep a copy of the initialed H & S concern form for yourself, have a copy for the H & S office (drop it off to our office) and call 604-270-5234 to leave a message that you did so – so we can help track it.
Number 2:
Sign into the Portal. Once signed in at the Top of the screen, look for the tab SAFETY
from the drop down you will then see the link to Submit a Safety Report/SIMS Depending if you are or not using the Air Canada network, you might have to sign in again. Once signed in you will then see
SIMS-Safety Information Management System
Look on the right for New eReport and finally Hazard Report
*The company must respond to your concern in writing within 30 days.
*If you do not accept the solution offered, the concern is then taken to a Health & Safety committee meeting for discussion and resolution.
* Still not satisfied with the response? The matter may be escalated to the Policy Committee or the Federal Labour Canada (ESDC)
Work Safely,
UNIFOR Health and Safety Co-Chair
Air Canada Sales YVR
Office 604-270-5234
Follow the Internal Complaint Resolution Process!!!
Canada Labour Code Part II, 127.1
HERE ARE TWO WAYS HOW:
Number 1:
* Obtain a H & S concern form- ACaeronet/my work/all forms/ACF32 or You may pick one up PDC
* Fill in the form and discuss it with a MANAGER. Have the Manager sign the form. The concern or issue will be investigated and the employee and the employer will be informed of the results.
*Make 2 Copies. The CSM who signed it keeps original, you keep a copy of the initialed H & S concern form for yourself, have a copy for the H & S office (drop it off to our office) and call 604-270-5234 to leave a message that you did so – so we can help track it.
Number 2:
Sign into the Portal. Once signed in at the Top of the screen, look for the tab SAFETY
from the drop down you will then see the link to Submit a Safety Report/SIMS Depending if you are or not using the Air Canada network, you might have to sign in again. Once signed in you will then see
SIMS-Safety Information Management System
Look on the right for New eReport and finally Hazard Report
*The company must respond to your concern in writing within 30 days.
*If you do not accept the solution offered, the concern is then taken to a Health & Safety committee meeting for discussion and resolution.
* Still not satisfied with the response? The matter may be escalated to the Policy Committee or the Federal Labour Canada (ESDC)
Work Safely,
UNIFOR Health and Safety Co-Chair
Air Canada Sales YVR
Office 604-270-5234
07 MAY 2015,
Once you have finished your 15 week entitlement of GIDIP and applying for EI Benefits ( Entitlement 15 weeks ) If you are approved to return to work prior to the expiration of your 15 week EI Entitlement, you must contact your GIDIP Case Manager in order to return to work. The reason you must contact your case manager is that they will forward any information regarding any modification/ restrictions to the Air Canada on your behalf to ensure that Air Canada will accommodate your return to work.
Once you have finished your 15 week entitlement of GIDIP and applying for EI Benefits ( Entitlement 15 weeks ) If you are approved to return to work prior to the expiration of your 15 week EI Entitlement, you must contact your GIDIP Case Manager in order to return to work. The reason you must contact your case manager is that they will forward any information regarding any modification/ restrictions to the Air Canada on your behalf to ensure that Air Canada will accommodate your return to work.
Company Nurse / Manager, Occupational Health
Contact:Susan Siltberg
E-mail: Susan.Siltberg@aircanada.ca
Office: HUMAN RESOURCES
Cell phone: 604 644 0174
Office: 604 231 6951
Fax: 604 231 6958
Mail Drop: YVR 3820
Mailing Address Sue Siltberg, RN,B.Sc, OHN Occupational Health Services YVR 3820, 5530 Miller Road, Richmond BC, V7B 1K4 Canada
Contact:Susan Siltberg
E-mail: Susan.Siltberg@aircanada.ca
Office: HUMAN RESOURCES
Cell phone: 604 644 0174
Office: 604 231 6951
Fax: 604 231 6958
Mail Drop: YVR 3820
Mailing Address Sue Siltberg, RN,B.Sc, OHN Occupational Health Services YVR 3820, 5530 Miller Road, Richmond BC, V7B 1K4 Canada
25 March 2015
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Posted on January 15, 2015 by H&S Committee
Changes to Part 2 of the Canada Labour Code
Construction noise level at gate C51/D51
Ebola and the use of gloves / Ébola et utilisation de gants
Health and safety in the workplace: Ebola update ( Updated from Unifor Local 2002 )
Here are some rules for every injured worker
Helpful tips if you become injured or ill at work and filing a claim with WorkSafeBC
Construction noise level at gate C51/D51
Ebola and the use of gloves / Ébola et utilisation de gants
Health and safety in the workplace: Ebola update ( Updated from Unifor Local 2002 )
Here are some rules for every injured worker
Helpful tips if you become injured or ill at work and filing a claim with WorkSafeBC
Ross McConkey
GIDIP Trustee Pacific Region
Tel: (604) 295-4220
ross@unifor2002.org
If you have a query, please send an email to Ross McConkey and to include your full name, work location and contact phone number with the best time to call.
Information about the GDIP - Group Insurance Disability Income Plan can be found here.
Effective August 1, 2010 the following plan design changes will be implemented for GDIP claims incurred on or after August 1, 2010.......read more
Understanding your insurance
Your GDIP Benefits at a glance
GDIP Benefits booklet (please refer to www.unifor2002.org)
GDIP Application Form
GDIP instructions
***please note when you notify the company that you will be going on GDIP the company will notify Hewitt who will then fill out the Plan Sponsor portion of the form and then send the package to you***
Instructions for submitting a short-term disability claim
What is expected of you when claiming short-term disability
Letter of authorization when claiming short term benefits
Highlights of the Current GDIP Plan
WSIB Functional abilities form
WSIB - Denied Claims Information
GDIP: WSIB/WCB/CSST versus GDIP
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WSIB Early Safe Return to Work Process Employee Information
Injured at work? Air Canada is legislated to comply with the WSIB Early and Safe Return to Work Program.
In the event of an injury, the enclosed process must be adhered to:
1. Immediately report all work related injuries or illness to your immediate manager.
2. Seek medical attention and complete the WSIB Functional Abilities Form (FAF).
3. Report to the Resource Office (PDC) within 24 hours (or your next scheduled shift) of the injury to discuss return to work options.
4. Your completed FAF must be given to a Resource office manager. Failure to do so may result in your pay cycle being disrupted. In all cases, your claim will be adjudicated by WSIB.
5. All shift changes, overtime, undertime and vacation will be restricted until you have medical clearance to return to work.
6. Travel is restricted until you have been given clearance to return to work.
If you have any questions please contact your Resource office manager.
From the first fourteen (14) calendar days of your absence you will be retained on the Company payroll at full salary. From thereafter until you return to duty, you may be eligible for income protection under the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B/W.C.B.) provided you have obtained and completed the necessary form(s) from them.
During your absence, all approved shift trades are cancelled until your return to duty. Therefore it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements for all shift trades.
Please note that retention on the payroll for the first fourteen (14) calendar days is dependant upon acceptance of your claim by the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B./W.C.B.). It is therefore necessary that your complete the form(s) regardless of the length of time you are absent.
It is also important that you seek medical treatment since retention on the payroll and Worker's Compensation benefits are normally conditional upon medical proof of disability.
Separate from WSIB you may be entitled to additional benefits from our Group Disability Income Plan. To avoid a delay in processing, we recommend that you complete this form in accordance with the instructions and promptly forward it to:
Canadian Benefits Consulting Group
2300 Yonge Street, 30th Floor, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
The toll free phone number is 1-800-268-0285
GIDIP Trustee Pacific Region
Tel: (604) 295-4220
ross@unifor2002.org
If you have a query, please send an email to Ross McConkey and to include your full name, work location and contact phone number with the best time to call.
Information about the GDIP - Group Insurance Disability Income Plan can be found here.
Effective August 1, 2010 the following plan design changes will be implemented for GDIP claims incurred on or after August 1, 2010.......read more
Understanding your insurance
Your GDIP Benefits at a glance
GDIP Benefits booklet (please refer to www.unifor2002.org)
GDIP Application Form
GDIP instructions
***please note when you notify the company that you will be going on GDIP the company will notify Hewitt who will then fill out the Plan Sponsor portion of the form and then send the package to you***
Instructions for submitting a short-term disability claim
What is expected of you when claiming short-term disability
Letter of authorization when claiming short term benefits
Highlights of the Current GDIP Plan
WSIB Functional abilities form
WSIB - Denied Claims Information
GDIP: WSIB/WCB/CSST versus GDIP
********************************************
WSIB Early Safe Return to Work Process Employee Information
Injured at work? Air Canada is legislated to comply with the WSIB Early and Safe Return to Work Program.
In the event of an injury, the enclosed process must be adhered to:
1. Immediately report all work related injuries or illness to your immediate manager.
2. Seek medical attention and complete the WSIB Functional Abilities Form (FAF).
3. Report to the Resource Office (PDC) within 24 hours (or your next scheduled shift) of the injury to discuss return to work options.
4. Your completed FAF must be given to a Resource office manager. Failure to do so may result in your pay cycle being disrupted. In all cases, your claim will be adjudicated by WSIB.
5. All shift changes, overtime, undertime and vacation will be restricted until you have medical clearance to return to work.
6. Travel is restricted until you have been given clearance to return to work.
If you have any questions please contact your Resource office manager.
From the first fourteen (14) calendar days of your absence you will be retained on the Company payroll at full salary. From thereafter until you return to duty, you may be eligible for income protection under the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B/W.C.B.) provided you have obtained and completed the necessary form(s) from them.
During your absence, all approved shift trades are cancelled until your return to duty. Therefore it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements for all shift trades.
Please note that retention on the payroll for the first fourteen (14) calendar days is dependant upon acceptance of your claim by the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B./W.C.B.). It is therefore necessary that your complete the form(s) regardless of the length of time you are absent.
It is also important that you seek medical treatment since retention on the payroll and Worker's Compensation benefits are normally conditional upon medical proof of disability.
Separate from WSIB you may be entitled to additional benefits from our Group Disability Income Plan. To avoid a delay in processing, we recommend that you complete this form in accordance with the instructions and promptly forward it to:
Canadian Benefits Consulting Group
2300 Yonge Street, 30th Floor, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
The toll free phone number is 1-800-268-0285