Health & Safety
Welcome to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association (GVTA) Health and Safety page! We are committed to supporting the well-being of our educators by providing a wealth of resources and information designed to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
Here, you will find essential guidelines, practical tools, and the latest updates on health and safety protocols tailored for our teaching community. Whether you are looking for advice on managing classroom hazards, mental health support, or detailed information on occupational safety standards, our website is here to help. Explore our resources, stay informed, and join us in fostering a secure and thriving educational environment for all.
Please explore the Health and Safety section of our website. There are new pages and information included which can be accessed through buttons near the top of each H&S webpage.
If you need support, please contact Cindy Romphf (secondvp@gvta.net)
Health and Safety Newsletters
Each newsletter reports out on DOHS Meetings, GVTA H&SC Meetings, and focuses on a different area of health and safety. All links to meeting minutes have been removed. If you would like access to the GVTA H&S Meeting minutes, please email me at secondvp@gvta.net. You can download your copy here:
September 2023 - Inaugural Newsletter / Welcome / BCTF H&S Handbook
October 2023 - What you Need to Know Poster / Supporting Students with Complex Behaviour Poster
November 2023 - Violence Prevention Program / Effective Recommendations
January 2024 - Refusing Unsafe Work
February/March 2024 - Protecting Teachers: Strategies for Workplace Safety
May/June 2024 - WorkSafe BC Bill 41: Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain Employment
September 2024 - JOHSC Updates
October 2024 - WorkSafe BC OFA Regulatory Changes
November/December 2024 - Worksafe BC Four Fundamental Worker Rights
January 2025 - Teacher Burnout
Employee and Family Assistance Program for All Employees
Homewood Health Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
1-800-663-1142 (English)
1-866-398-9505 (French)
Homeweb.ca - Copy and use invitation code GVS195
Wellness Initiatives
For information on the policies, information bulletins, and district contact information of SD 61, please visit their webage here:
SD 61 Health, Safety and Well-being