The CUPE 1615 Occupational Health and Safety Committee investigates perceived and proven violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mandate

It is the function of this committee to investigate perceived and proven violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It shall perform site inspections with or without management representation, stemming Memorial’s Health and Safety Director, the Joint CUPE/MUN Occupational Health and Safety committee and/or the Occupational Health and Safety Branch if necessary. It is also its function to investigate any work related accident in which a member has been involved, at the request of that member. All members of the committee will have CUPE training courses or approved outside courses as approved by the Executive Board.