Health and Safety

The health and safety committee is there to make sure that working conditions, mental health, and your physical health are all taken care. Our committee works hard along with the board to create a safe, healthy working environment. You can find all the information you need on your Health and Safety Boards located in your work place or within the links provided below.

Your Health and Safety committee members are:

  • Bill Hasson – GBO – H&S
  • Bobby McKnight – GBO – Maintenance
  • Mike Jolly – North – Maintenance
  • Stephanie Moni – Westwood Public School

If you have any inquiries you can reach out to any member or send an email to: local.256.cupe@gmail.com

Reporting violent incidents or any accidents, please fill out the Accident Report on UGShare. UGShare Login

Other Resources:

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-labour-training-skills-development

Public Health Unit

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit

Mental Health Services

Canadian Mental Health Association

905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123 or 519-822-4420 ex. 588

CMHA – Here 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

DCAFS (Dufferin) at 519-941-1530

Compass Distress Line at 519-821-3760 (8am-10pm)

LGBTQ+ Support Line at 226-669-3760 (8am-10pm)

IN CRISIS: 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 Available 24/7

Women’s Shelters

Guelph Wellington Women is Crisis

519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233 TTY: 1-866-863-7868 Available 24/7

Family Transition Place (Dufferin County)

519-941-4357 or 1-800-265-9178 Available 24/7

Employee and Family Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Service (EFAP)

1-800-387-4765

Provides confidential and quick support to personal and work-life challenges.