Health & Safety

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Health care is dangerous work. From biological and chemical hazards to musculoskeletal disorders and workplace violence, health-care professionals face many serious workplace hazards every day.

ONA has developed health and safety resources for members, including guides, FAQs and tip sheets. 

Need assistance?

If you need assistance with health and safety in your workplace, please contact your Bargaining Unit President and/or Health and Safety Rep.

Important Information for HSN Paramedical Members

Find forms and answers to frequently asked questions for our bargaining unit below.

You can complete the paper form or you complete the online form, which can be found on the hub.

Make sure your manager completes their copy.

Make sure to keep your own copy and forward a copy to the Union.  Please make sure to notify us in order for us to hold the employer accountable.

Contact a member of the Health and Safety Team if you have any questions.

  • Yes – ONA provides secondary liability insurance that is used after the employer’s liability insurance is exhausted. It is 1.5 million up to a lifetime maximum of 6-million

  • ONA does not provide malpractice insurance that can be used at other employers.

Yes, $20 million/person. We still suggest you make sure that this meets your College standards, if applicable.

That depends on your professional body/College. College standards are different for each profession. We strongly recommend you call and inform yourself.

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