JHSC Training part 1*

JH&S Committees have a primary responsibility to identify hazards and bring them to the attention of the employer. Level 1 Basic Certification provides an overall knowledge of health and safety that applies to all workplaces. Part 1 is spread over the course of 3 days and Part 2 is spread over the course of 2 days. A green OHSA is provided.

Part 1 Topics:

• Occupational health and safety law;
• Rights, duties and responsibilities;
• Hazard recognition, assessment and control
• Evaluation of hazard controls
• Joint Health & Safety Committees’ duties
• Responsibilities of JHSC members and certified members
• Health and Safety Resources

Part 2 Topics:

• Training on a minimum of 6 hazards relevant to the workplace of the attendee
• Training focuses on RACEmethodology (Recognition, Assessment and Control of hazards, and Evaluation of the hazard controls)
• Other topics that are relevant to the workplace of the attendee, Part 2 courses are discussed with attendees in the Part 1 Training

1 to 5 employees – You are not required to have a JHSC or health and safety representative unless a designated substance regulation applies to your workplace.

6 to 19 employees – You are required to have one health and safety representative who is selected by the workers they represent.  If a designated substance applies to your workplace, you are required to have a JHSC.

20 – 49 employees – You are required to have a JHSC.  The committee must have at least 2 members.

50+ employees – You are required to have a JHSC.  The committee must have at least 4 members.