What option should a certified worker member of the blueberry farm JHSC pursue if the owner of the blueberry farm fails to remedy unsafe working conditions?

A bilateral stop work provision is the correct action for a certified worker member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to pursue if the owner of the blueberry farm fails to remedy unsafe working conditions. This provision allows both the worker representative and the employer to jointly agree to halt work activities when there is a belief that an imminent danger exists that could harm workers. The key aspect of this approach is collaboration; both parties can assess the risks and decide together that stopping work is necessary to protect employee safety.

This process encourages dialogue and a shared commitment to addressing safety concerns. By invoking this provision, it not only highlights the urgency of the situation but also fortifies the JHSC's role in promoting workplace safety, ensuring that safety issues are taken seriously by management.

Utilizing other approaches, such as a unilateral stop work provision, could put the worker at risk of retaliation or conflict if the employer disagrees with the assessment of danger. Moreover, while calling the Ministry of Labour is a valid course of action if the situation does not get resolved, it is more effective after attempts to work collaboratively have failed. Therefore, the bilateral stop work provision aligns best with promoting a cooperative and proactive approach to workplace safety concerns.