OHS Program Fundamentals Module 8: Intro to Joint Health & Safety Committees
Course by: go2HR
Description
This course provides an introductory overview of the purpose, structure, and function of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs). Participants will explore legal requirements, committee roles and composition, and the development of terms of reference. The course also covers how JHSC members contribute to inspections, investigations, and the resolution of safety concerns, including work refusals. Learners will gain insight into conducting effective meetings, drafting meaningful recommendations, and fulfilling communication duties within the workplace. Mandatory training requirements for JHSC members are also addressed to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Note: this course is introductory and does not meet the 8-hr training requirement for new JHSC members. Check out go2HR’s JHSC Training if you’re looking to meet this requirement.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this element, learners will be able to:
- Describe the purpose, legal requirements, and composition of JHSCs, including roles of employers, workers, co-chairs, and seasonal employees
- Explain the development and contents of JHSC terms of reference
- Outline JHSC responsibilities in inspections, investigations, safety concerns, and work refusals
- Describe how to conduct effective meetings, including required documentation and communication with workers and employers
- Explain how to develop and share JHSC recommendations with employers
- Identify mandatory training requirements for all JHSC members
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Individuals seeking an introduction to JHSCs and those planning to progress to go2HR’s 8-hour JHSC Training course
- Prospective, new, and/or existing JHSC members
- Supervisors and managers seeking to support JHSC effectiveness
- Employers looking to familiarize themselves with provincial JHSC requirements (British Columbia)
SPECIAL NOTE: Upon completion, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion for this singular module. Intro to Joint Health & Safety Committees is one part of the OHS Program Fundamentals Course – All Modules. If you are interested in completing the full course, visit OHS Program Fundamentals – All Modules.
COST: This course is free for all BC Tourism & Hospitality employers and workers
Technical Requirements: Recommended interface is a Windows environment using a high-speed internet connection (minimum 25Mbps) and a modern, standards-compliant web browser to view animations and HD video (Google Chrome is recommended).
Course Details
Length:
30 minutes
Language:
English
Certification:
Yes
Mobile Friendly:
Yes
Digital Badge:
Yes