Health and Safety 

The Fernie and District Teachers’ Association is committed to ensuring that a safe workplace exists for all teachers.  The FDTA supports School Based, and District, joint health and safety committees. We liaise with School District Staff to:

1. Promote safe work practices;

2. Assist in creating a safe and healthy workplace;

3. Recommend actions that improve effectiveness of district occupational health and safety committees and programs; and

4. Promote compliance with WorkSafeBC Regulations.

Your rights under The Workers Compensation Act include:

1. The right to know dangers in the workplace that may affect you.

2. The right to a bullying and harassment free work environment.

3. The right to participate in workplace health and safety activities.

4. The right to no discrimination. (You cannot be fired or disciplined for participating in health and safety activities).

5. The right to refuse unsafe work.

Threats to Teachers' Safety in the Work Place

School District 5 is committed to creating and maintaining school environments in which students, staff, parents, and others feel safe.  Schools cannot ignore any threat of violence.