Joint Health And Safety Committee

Program Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of an approved program, certified members will have the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their legislated duties as JHSC certified members.

They will be able to support the workplace parties in understanding their roles as part of the Internal Responsibility System in preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.

Who would benefit:

• Any employer with 20 or more employees.

• Any worker or management employee who wishes to add to their skill base.

Regulations and Guidelines: 

Certification of Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members is required under section 9 of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Course Content:

Day 1:

• Internal Responsibility System

• Law & Regulations

• Methods of Enforcement

• Rights & Responsibilities

• The Three Rights

• Policies, Procedures & Programs

• Joint Health and Safety Committee

• Certified Members

Day 2:

• R.A.C.E.

• Health Hazards

• Safety Hazards

• P.E.M.E.P.

• Routes Of Entry

• Recognizing the Hazards

• Inspections

• Exposure Monitoring

Day 3:

• Hazard Assessment

• Job Hazard Analysis

• Exposure Monitoring

• Controlling Hazards

• MLTSD Investigations

• Health and Safety Resources

All necessary training equipment is provided by Mentor Safety.