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Well-being at work continued...<br />

SECTION 3.5<br />

Staff representatives on <strong>the</strong> <strong>staff</strong> information and consultation<br />

committee<br />

POLICIES & PROCEDURES<br />

i.<br />

ii.<br />

iii.<br />

iv.<br />

i.<br />

ii.<br />

Must be meaningfully consulted on any changes <strong>to</strong> work practices or<br />

work design that could precipitate stress.<br />

Must be able <strong>to</strong> consult with <strong>staff</strong> on <strong>the</strong> issue <strong>of</strong> stress including<br />

recommending <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Staff and Employment Committee or <strong>the</strong> Health,<br />

Safety and Domus Committee (as appropriate) that a workplace survey be<br />

conducted.<br />

Should be allowed access <strong>to</strong> collective and anonymous sickness data.<br />

Should be provided with paid time away from normal duties <strong>to</strong> attend<br />

training on workplace stress.<br />

Role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Health, Safety and Domus Committee<br />

The Committee will ensure that this policy is implemented.<br />

The Committee will oversee moni<strong>to</strong>ring <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> efficacy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> policy and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r measures <strong>to</strong> reduce stress.<br />

Well-being at work:<br />

Stress at work<br />

STAFF HANDBOOK 71

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