Joint Health & Safety Committee/Representative (JHSC) Training

OVERVIEW: Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and Safety Representatives are critical elements of a strong Internal Responsibility System (IRS). Corporate health and safety efforts are best facilitated through an active company committee and/or representative.

This one-day course thoroughly introduces participants to the roles and responsibilities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Safety Representative.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completing the course, participants will be able to state: the purpose and responsibilities of a safety committee, where the committee fits in with other parts of the safety program, the roles of the committee members and their responsibilities.

• Assessing your own Leadership


• JHSCs role in the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)


• JHSC and the Law


• JHSC Membership Requirements and Training


• JHSC Rules of Procedure


• JHSCs and Hazard Assessment


• JHSCs and Inspections


• JHSCs and Investigations


• Integrating your JHSC into your Health & Safety program


• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Yukon) requirements with practical applications are reviewed.