In HEU, the local executive is responsible for appointing both worker representatives to JOHS Committees, and worker health and safety representatives.
The guide below will walk you through the process of appointment, including:
- Publicizing the opportunity, and outlining the responsibilities of the worker rep
- Choosing an applicant
- Notifying the applicant, the employer and other parties
- Updating information for your local
You will also find templates for sample notices, posters and letters you can use or adapt.
For worksites with 20 or more employees, use the documents in the section "Health and Safety Appointments - JOHS Committee."
For worksites with 9 to 19 employees, use the documents in the section "Health and Safety Appointments - Worker health and safety reps"
Health and safety appointments - JOHS Committees
Workplaces with 20 or more employees use these JOHS Committee Member forms. Workplaces with 9 to 19 employees use the Worker Health and Safety Representative forms, found in the next section. If you need assistance using these documents, please contact ohs@heu.org
Health and Safety appointments - Worker Health and Safety Reps
Workplaces with 9 to 19 employees use these Worker Health and Safety Representative forms. Workplaces with 20 or more employees use the JOHS Committee Member forms, found in the section above. If you need assistance using these documents, please contact ohs@heu.org