TERMS OF REFERENCE
To review and develop strategies to respond to all Resolutions and Executive Board Recommendations assigned by the President from the annual convention. To prepare and make the necessary arrangements for the Annual Health and Safety Seminar.
To update the membership on any developments in the area of Health and Safety in the fire service. To educate and assist locals upon request with inquiries regarding Health and Safety. To participate on committees relevant to Health and Safety as requested by the President. To work in concert with the Legislative Committee on any matters requiring legislative attention in the area of Health and Safety by this Association. To handle any other matters that the President of the OPFFA may refer to this committee.
THE 2011-2012 COMMITTEE
Kevin Ashfield (Toronto), Chair
Gerry Pedwell (Pickering), Member
John Mavrinac (Timmins), Member
Chris Francescone, (District 2 VP) Executive Board Liaison
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SEMINAR
Please click here for detailed information on the annual Occupational Health and Safety Seminar.
The OPFFA OH&S Committee is launching the "OH&S Alert" which will focus on informing locals and members about new and/or ongoing concerns affecting fire fighter health and safety.
Please click on an alert listed below and ensure that your Local's OH&S Committee receives a copy.
Section 21 Guidance Notes Manual (October 2011 Update)
SECTION 21 DRAFT GUIDANCE NOTES FOR COMMENT
Comments for draft guidance notes are to be sent to Joe O'Grady using the standard comment form only (last link below). Comments submitted without the use of the comment form will not be considered by the Section 21 Committee.
Form for comments on Section 21 Draft Documents
SECTION 21 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January/February 2011 in Toronto
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
WHIMIS: A Guide to the Legislation
RELEVANT LINKS
Municipal Health & Safety Association
National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Program