The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires most workplaces to have either a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or a health and safety representative. Where a JHSC is required, at least two JHSC members – one management and one worker – must be certified by the Ministry of Labour (MOL).

Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification - Part One is an in-class instructor-led program. The learning outcomes provide a framework that will allow participants to become familiar with a wide range of workplace hazards. In addition, participants will learn how to recognize, assess, control, and evaluate any potential hazards that they may encounter at the workplace.

Program Content

• Introduction to occupational health and safety legislation
• Introduction to occupational health and safety resources
• Rights, duties, and roles of workplace parties including JHSC members
• Powers of the Certified Member
• Introduction to the recognize, assess, control, and evaluate (RACE) system of hazard management

Communication

As of March 1, 2016, all certification training must be approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) of Ontario. IHSA is an approved trainer by the CPO.

Who Should Attend

Those with no previous training in health and safety, those who are working toward their NCSO designation, health and safety representatives, members of a JHSC, and members of a JHSC who want to become Certified Members.