The dangers of mesothelioma and at-risk occupations
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by PSAC 901 of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. https://www.asbestos.com/occupations/ https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/symptoms/ Guide on silica dust https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/silica-dust/ Guide on silicosis https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/silica-dust/silicosis/
Hiring – Joint Health and Safety Representatives
Unit 1 Orientation Presentation
What’s a grievance?
What is a grievance? Article 11 of the Collective Agreement talks about dealing with work-related problems through the Grievance Procedure and Arbitration. A grievance refers to any dispute in the workplace about how the agreement’s specific terms are interpreted, applied, managed, or violated (e.g. unpaid overtime work, sick leave). As a PSAC 901 member you […]
JHSC Representatives
JHSC Representatives Faculty Unit Name Email Arts and Sciences 1 Florence Kayode 23vjb1@queensu.ca 2 Oluwadare Seun temitopeseun@yahoo.co.uk Education 1 Ikeoluwapo Baruwa ikeoluwapo.baruwa@queensu.ca 2 Vacant – Administrative (Business, Law) 1 Harry Scannell harry.scannell@queensu.ca 2 Vacant Engineering and Applied Science 1 Natalie Niro natalie.niro@queensu.ca 2 Noushin Rajabalinia noushin.rajabalinia@queensu.ca Health Sciences 1 Guilherme Braga de Freitas 18gbdf@queensu.ca 2 […]
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
OH&S is generally understood as physical hazards, risks, and injuries in the workplace. These are, of course, important issues in understanding what OH&S entails, but they may be considered basic. OH&S encompasses the holistic well-being of workers in the workplace, which ranges from ergonomics, air quality, and cleanliness to mental health, accessibility, equity, and safety, […]
Useful links
Useful links Collective Agreement (Salary, Appointment and Work Hours, Vacations, Pension Plan, Queen’s Family Health, Childcare Benefit Plan, etc.) https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac-local-901-unit-2/collective-agreements School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs at Queen’s University (professional development opportunities, funding sources and resources) https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/postdoc/fellow Postdoc Travel Awards https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/postdoc/current/travel-awards Postdoc Initiative Fund https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/postdoctoral/current/postdoc-initiative-fund
Childcare Benefit Plan
Childcare Benefit Plan The Childcare Benefit Plan is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible employees for child care expenses incurred while caring for their eligible children. To qualify for reimbursement, employees must: Have an appointment at the time the child care expense was incurred. Have at least one eligible child under the age of […]
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations like inventions, writings, discoveries, and more, resulting from intellectual or artistic activities and are protected by Canadian law(s). It includes works, patents, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets, and confidential information. Intellectual Property Rights (IP Rights) cover various rights related to IP, such as copyrights, patent rights, trademark […]