Occupational Health Safety, Part 3: Basic worker rights and worker participation in OH&S

The third and final episode in our series on Occupational Health and Safety, in this episode we discuss the four basic worker rights, how to participate in OH&S at work, and how OH&S and the union can work together. We end the episode with a couple of examples of how OH&S can play out in the workplace. 

This podcast is not legal advice. Although workplace safety in Canada is federally regulated, territories and provinces are responsible for providing the structures and guidances which means workplace safety can look very different from region to region. We are only discussing our experiences in library work. 

The best answers come from experts, so be in touch with your union or your local government agencies if you have questions. 

We have companion articles available on our website. We have a short introduction to OH&S and Libraries, and Libraries and Joint Health and Safety Committees. 

If you enjoyed the episode, let us know! We can be reached at thelibraryworkers@gmail.com or you can reach out through our website. 

Music by Charbzarella, Watson and Ian Loves Pickles.