Winter is Coming!
Good day CUPE 4070 Members,
Slips/trips/falls cause many of the injuries we see to WestJetters each winter. Many of these accidents occurring on the walk to or from a personal vehicle.
If you do fall seek medical treatment as soon as possible as the injury and its symptoms can worsen if left untreated. If you fall at work, please remember to report it within 24 hours in case the fall is worse than it seems at the time.
Actions to prevent slips, trips and falls this winter:
Watch where you walk. Pay attention to cracked and uneven surfaces, slippery flooring, and areas where water tends to pool and collect. Repair and report these dangers to prevent slips, trips and falls. Watch surfaces that may be icy, wet or obscured by snow.
Wear winter footwear. Whether you're coming to work or going to the grocery store, safe winter footwear should fit well and be appropriate to the task and terrain.
Keep hands free for safety. Get in the habit of pocketing your phone and other objects rather than carrying them in your hands. This frees up your hands for balance, maintaining contact with handrails, and if needed, catching a fall.
Please wear boots. As per the newest revision of uniform standards found on Sharepoint, during the season of inclement weather (Oct 1-Mar 31), crew may winter boots with any uniform. They need to be Brown, Black or navy with a simple design which may include small logo, straps, laces &/or buttons. Boots should be insulated, water-resistant winter boots (not fashion boots) with a traction outsole. Winter boots that are not navy in colour must be removed prior to boarding, except for ground loading stations, where they must be removed after main cabin door closes and must be removed before safety demo. Boots may be donned again, once all guests have deplaned. Navy boots may now be worn all day as per newest uniform update. Boot may have zippers and functional buckles, see examples in the newest uniform updates on Westnet.
Remember to make sure that you dress for the weather. Personal items such as toques, gloves and scarves can be worn to and from the airport but must be removed prior to commencement of duty. You may also order some uniform winter items including the puffer jacket which is back in stock on the Unisync site. For those without uniform dollars left, $350 will be allotted Jan 1st for your Annual allotment as per Collective Agreement.