Voting for new members of the 7 joint committees of the University will take place on December 11 and 12 virtually. The CPHS of the San Andrés Campus is receiving applicants.
A new process began for the replacement of members of the Joint Hygiene and Safety Committees (CPHS) of the UCSC, this after the Risk Prevention Unit made official the list of representatives of the Institution who were nominated by the Rector’s Office.
Under this context, on Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, the election of the new members will be held. In the case of the CPHS of the San Andrés Campus, workers are being invited to apply or present candidates. (Applications to CPHS from Campus San Andrés, in this link).
What it means to be part of CPHS
Being a member of one of the University’s CPHS has several advantages, both professional and personal. This is what Camila Véjar mentions, a professional from the Operations Department who was part of the San Andrés Campus committee for more than three years, and became a member of the Building and Accident Inspection Commission.
“Being part of the committee allowed me not only to meet new people, but also to actively contribute to the safety of my colleagues and acquire valuable knowledge in prevention. A great milestone was the opportunity to participate and present our experience at the GPHS Congress of Chilean Universities in Copiapó.”, assured the professional.
Ingrid Riquelme, Head of the University’s Risk Prevention Unit, emphasized that being part of a CPHS It is an opportunity to grow, in various areashighlighting some specific points in which workers can develop.
Professional growth
The person who is part of a CPHS acquires solid knowledge in risk prevention, legal regulations and occupational safety management. Strengthens leadership, communication, mediation and teamwork skills.
Being part of these groups is an experience that improves the professional profile related to safety and health at work.
Active participation in workplace improvements
You can directly influence decisions that affect the safety and well-being of your team of colleagues. It can help identify risks and propose solutions, generating a real impact on the work environment.
You can act as an information and change agent by receiving direct information from other workers and transmitting safety problems that affect you and may be the cause of accidents.
Recognition within the company
Being a member of the committee demonstrates responsibility, commitment and proactivity. CPHS members typically have a respected and valued role within the organization.
Training and institutional support
The Institution provides free training in risk prevention. You will have access to technical training, talks, workshops and regulatory updates. There is support for carrying out different types of institutional work instances, all work is carried out during working hours.
Benefit for personal health and safety
You know the risks of work better, which allows you to protect yourself more effectively. You have more tools to promote a safe environment and prevent accidents in your work and personal life, you operate in an environment that is safer for everyone around you, in addition to promoting a culture of self-care, responsibility and prevention among your colleagues.
Let us remember that among the functions that the members of a joint committee must perform, the following stand out: that of advising and instructing workers on the correct use of protection instruments, monitoring compliance (by companies and workers) with prevention, hygiene and safety measures, in addition to promoting the implementation of prevention courses for workers.
Voting will take place on December 11 and 12, through the smart voting platform.
