As outlined in the NASA bylaws, the role of the Health and Safety Committee is to:
a. advocate for safe working conditions on all campuses and worksites;
b. promote awareness of workplace health and safety issues affecting members and support continuous improvements in workplace health and safety;
c. build, foster, and maintain relationships with NASA members on departmental/faculty health & safety committees;
d. build, foster, and maintain relationships with applicable external health & safety organizations (i.e. AWHC, AFL, OH&S Committee);
e. propose and coordinate member education programs designed to increase awareness of the importance of physical and psychological health & safety and health and safety rights;
f. recommend to the Executive Board priorities regarding health & safety matters affecting members;
g. recommend health & safety language for bargaining;
h. recommend policies and procedures to the Executive Board regarding health & safety;
i. track health & safety stats for NASA members to track trends and indicate areas of concern and improvement;
j. promote the general welfare of the members of the Association; and
k. work with other NASA committees, as applicable, to engage and educate the membership.
2025-27 Health and Safety Committee Members
Committee Chair: David Patten
Danusia Bialowas
Nick Green
Monika Igali
Marie-Danielle Lemm
Emma Paterson
Sheeraz Rahman
Charlene Scharf
Jen Stogowski
Thi Lao To
There are currently three vacancies on the committee. To ensure fair and equal representation, the Health and Safety Committee is specifically seeking representatives from Augustana, Enterprise Square, UAPS, and Trades. If you are interested in volunteering with the committee, please contact the NASA Office by email at nasa@nasaunion.ca or by phone at 780-439-3181 or 1-877-439-3111.