The Health and Safety Committee shall consist of eight Union Health and Safety Representatives, who will be worker members of the YUSA Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Health and Safety committee representatives shall consist of members of the general membership appointed for an indefinite term. Members wishing to be appointed as a Health and Safety representative shall notify the Executive Board in writing. Health and Safety representatives shall be appointed and de-appointed (see Article VI, Section 4) by the Executive board at its discretion and with due consideration. This Committee shall provide information to and educate the general membership about health and safety issues and legislation, and examine legislation, policies and procedures and their effect on Union members. Training of the Health and Safety representatives shall be at the expense of the Union and/or the employer and under approval of the Executive Board.