Distance Learning
IN-CLASS
ON-SITE
COURSE SUMMARY
A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a committee of at least two people, who represent the workers and the employer at a workplace. Their primary role is to identify workplace health and safety problems and bring them to the employer's attention. This certification involves training in health and safety law, and the identification, assessment, and control of hazards.
Section 9 of OHSA requires a JHSC at:
- Any workplace that regularly employs 20 or more workers
- Construction projects expected to last three months or longer with 20 or more workers
- Any workplace (other than a construction project) to which a designated substance regulation applies
- Any workplace where an order has been issued under OHSA section 33, dealing with toxic substances
- Any workplace where the Minister of Labour orders one to be established
CPO Approved
Joint Health and Safety Training Certification Part 1
Expiration
JHSC Part 1 is valid for 3 years. You MUST complete Part 2 within 12 months of Part 1.
Course Duration
3 Day Course from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Materials Provided
Course workbooks and an OH&S Act & Regulations (Green Book) will be sent to each participant before the course start date
Certificate Issued
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate showing proof of training. Please allow 1-3 business days to process
Breaks & Lunch
There will be two 15-minute breaks, as well as a 45-minute lunch break
Workplaces with more than five but less than 20 workers are not usually required to have a JHSC. Instead, workers must select a person from among themselves to be a health and safety representative.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
BEST Safety Training's program is delivered over three (3) days within a scholastic environment where participant interaction is encouraged.
In this course, participants will learn:
- How to read and understand the Health & Safety Act and regulations
- What the JHSC is required to do, and its function in the workplace
- To understand and apply workplace health and safety theories and processes
- How to conduct an effective workplace inspection
- How to conduct and complete an accident (incident) investigation, including legal processes and reporting obligations
- How to get Part 2 Certification Training
ACCESS YOUR MANDATORY TRAINING RECORDS ONLINE
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development has implemented a new Certification Management System (CMS) for all Working at Heights and Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification training records.
After completing training, learners will receive an email notification from the Ministry that their account is ready to be set up. The email will include a hyperlink to the Ministry’s Certification Management System and further instructions on how to set up your account.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Certification Management System is available to users to access their Chief Prevention Officer approved training records. Only learners will be able to access and update their information. If you have any questions regarding training requirements or need assistance with setting up an account in the CMS, please contact the Ministry at:
Phone - 1-877-202-0008
Email - JHSC.InquiryLine@ontario.ca