BCTGM members are faced with issues pertaining to health and safety each day or night they are on the job. Carpal tunnel syndrome, exposure to toxins, and unsafe work-stations are a few of the job-related issues workers deal with daily. Understanding health and safety issues is important for the safety of all workers.

The following links will enable you to gain a better understanding of the possible hazards at your worksite, your legal rights when dealing with health and safety issues, and changes to H&S legislation in your province.

Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety

Workers Health and Safety Centre

Canada's National Occupational Health and Safety Website

Canadian Labour Congress

Workplace Health and Safety-Alberta