Add COVID-19 to your next JOHS Committee meeting agenda.
To prompt discussion at your meeting, consider the following:
Review Section 5.1 - 5.2, 5.54 and 6.33 – 6.40 of the OH&S Regulation as a committee . Then, confirm the employer is compliant with each subsection—especially related to communication to workers.
Does the employer have a site-specific exposure control plan for COVID-19, and a plan to inform workers
Request the worksite’s plan to keep employees safe if a worker is infected. Ask for the written procedure to share with all employees.
Request mask fit testing records of all workers in the facility. Follow up on those who have not been fit tested in the last year.
Communicate with the steward team at your site and coordinate activities and communication with the employer.
Ensure all key discussion points, action items and related timelines are documented clearly in the minutes.
Follow up with members at your facility to find out if they have concerns, fears or any requests related to COVID-19.
Document your conversations with members.
Reach out to your regional OH&S rep for assistance in determining a plan of actions to address concerns.