BCTF Health and Safety Program

Health and safety are top priorities as schools reopen  

With increased in-class instruction in our public education system now in place, many teachers have questions and concerns about their own health and safety, and that of their students. Your Federation has been working around the clock advocating with government for districts to implement stringent health and safety protocols, and for teachers’ rights to safe and healthy workplaces to be respected. Below you will find information from fellow teachers who are health and safety experts, and the plans and protocols from relevant government bodies.  

• School reopening check list created by members of the BCTF Health and Safety Advisory Committee  
• COVID-19 support and advice for Health and Safety Representatives from the BCTF 
• K–12 Education Restart Plan from the Ministry of Education
• Provincial COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for K–12 Setting from the Ministry of Education
• Education (K–12): Protocols for returning to operation from WorkSafe BC

The BCTF Health and Safety Program supports members through training, workshops, wellness advocacy, and assistance with WCB appeals. Members can serve as the health and safety representative in their locals. In addition, they can apply to serve on the BCTF Health and Safety Advisory Committee (HSAC) which advises the BCTF Executive Committee on health and safety issues in schools.

• Health and Safety FAQs
• Publications and resources 
• Worker's Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC) Advocacy
  
• Workshops and booking form    

Staff Contacts

Toni Grewal, Health and Safety Officer

Luke Olver, WCB Advocate

Health and Safety contacts in each local

BCTF locals have appointed health and safety contacts who work in the area of health and safety at the local level. Members may contact their local office for further information.