Denise Rivard

Health & Safety Officer

Denise is the Health & Safety Officer for Local 1587. She utilizes over 20 years of experience and training to guide her primary role; overseeing the workers’ Health & Safety Committee Representatives; assisting them in their representation roles; and, ensuring compliance with the Health & Safety Act.

The Health & Safety Committee Representatives, found on the linked pages above, are your first union contact when dealing with workplace health and safety issues. They are committed to improving health and safety conditions in the workplace. They identify potential health and safety problems and bring them to the employer's attention.

Health & Safety Committees are necessary to provide greater protection against workplace injury and illness. Committees often involve people from all levels of an organization. This co-operative involvement ensures that everything possible is done to eliminate health and safety hazards. The Committee is an advisory body that helps to stimulate awareness of safety issues, recognizes workplace risks and makes recommendations to eliminate these risks. Committees hold regular meetings and conduct regular workplace inspections.