Cope 468

COPE 468 IS A COMPOSITE LOCAL MADE UP OF THREE BARGAINING UNITS AND GROWING EVERY DAY... What we learned from SARS follow the precautionary principleIn the aftermath of the SARS outbreak, Ontario established a commission to look at the introduction and spread of SARS. In its final report , Commissioner Justice Archie Campbell wrote that we cannot w... ait for scientific certainty before we take reasonable steps to reduce risk. Campbells report identified the precautionary principle as an approach for protecting workers in circumstances of scientific uncertainty. This reflects the need to take prudent action in the face of potentially serious viruses without having to wait for complete scientific proof that a course of action is necessary. This means that unless we know with certainty that the virus is not spread through the air, we must conduct ourselves as if it were. To help reduce the likelihood of becoming infected by any viral infection, common practices still hold: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Read More