Occupational Health and Safety Committee WorkPlaceNL

Course Details

Section 1: Occupational Health & Safety

• Define Occupational Health & Safety

• Cost of Accidents/Injuries

• Stakeholders Roles

• Importance of Reporting

• OH&S Policy

• Elements and Benefits of OH&S Programs

• OH&S Terms and References

Section 2: OH&S Legislation

• Purpose of OH&S Act and Regulations

• Internal Responsibility System

• Due Diligence

• Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

• Roles of OH&S Committee and WH&S Representative/Designates

• Legislative Duties of Key People

• Return-To-Work Legislation (WHSCC)

Section 3: OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative

• Definition, Purpose and Duties

• Establishing an OH&S Committee

• Terms of Reference

• Activities of the Players

• Components of the Meetings

• Making Recommendations

• Minutes Recording Process

• Performance Evaluation

• Support Early and Safe Return-To-Work

Section 4: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation & Control

• Purpose of Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control

• Definition and Examples of Hazards

• Contributing Factors (PEME)

• Accident/Incident Investigation

• Hazard Recognition/Evaluation/Control

• Role of Workplace Parties

• Support for Injured Workers

Section 5: Workplace Inspections

• Definition and Purpose

• Legislation Requirements

• Hazards and Workplace Inspections

• Role of OH&S Committee/WH&S Representatives

• Steps Involved

• Benefits to Injured