Union Approach to Health and Safety: - United Steelworkers

g. When hazards are identified, are alternative methods for hazard
control, as well as short- and long-term solutions, discussed? (For
example, if there are back injuries, are various methods for
addressing these problems discussed, such as: mechanical lifting
devices, re-design of workstations or equipment, increasing
staffing levels, etc.? Or if there is exposure to toxic chemicals, are
hazard control methods discussed ranging from eliminating the
chemical, to substituting a non-toxic or less-toxic alternative, to
installing local exhaust ventilation, to using various types of
personal protective equipment in the short term?)
h. Are timetables set for implementing hazard controls?
i. Are people identified to be responsible for implementing hazard
controls?
5. Other activities (in addition to meetings) engaged in by joint
committee: What are other activities engaged in by the joint
committee besides meetings? (check all that apply)
_____regular inspections of the workplace
_____accident/incident investigations
_____assessing potential health or safety impacts from workplace
changes (such as introduction of new technologies,
materials/chemicals, work processes)
_____other:
6. Preparing for joint labor-management health and safety
committee meetings:
a. Do union representatives prepare in advance for joint labormanagement
health and safety committee meetings?
_____Yes _____No _____Don’t Know