Health & Safety

The Health and Safety Committee is presently looking for members. Interested members should contact Jim McAndrew, Chair.
The mandate of the Committee is to promote Health and Safety awareness, best practices and training for our members.

Thank You Lunch

As a Unifor member on a Joint Health & Safety Committee, the Union wanted to show appreciation for your service. We will be hosting a Thank You Lunch for all Unifor JHSC representatives: We also wanted an opportunity to hear from you as to what kind of training, resources, or support you may be looking for from your Local.

Date: August 29 2024

Time: 12-2pm

Location: Local 5555 Union Hall – 86 Hester St Hamilton ON

In addition to your unpaid lunch break afforded to you in your respective CBAs, the Union will reimburse your department for the additional time.

To attend, please seek permission from your supervisor for the extended lunch, and then fill out the form below

Injury or Hazard Incident Report Form

Any incident that causes injury, could have caused injury or workplace hazard should be documented with an incident report.

Drug Exception Appeal Form

If you are prescribed a medication not covered under the RX05 formulary used by Sunlife, you may be able to have it covered if there is a medically supported reason. This is the appeal form to use.

Request for Workplace Accommodation Form

This is the form to use if you require a workplace accommodation for medical reasons. It should be filled out and submitted Employee Health Services. For assistance, reach out to Jim McAndrew, Health and Safety Co-ordinaor at safety@unifor5555.ca

Family Status Accommodation Request Form

If you need a workplace accommodation for reasons relating to Family Status, this is the form to use. The completed form can be submitted to your supervisor or appropriate departmental HR Representative. For assistance, contact Jim McAndrew, Health and Safety Co-ordinator at safety@unifor5555.ca.