Description
Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Part 1 Training
$460 – $480
This Joint Health and Safety Training Certification Part 1 course is the first step toward individual certification for a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member.
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Program Details
Health & Safety Representatives are required to receive training to enable them to fulfill their role as a Health and Safety Representative. Every workplace that employs 20 or more workers, is required under Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act to establish a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC). At a minimum there must be at least 1 JHSC member representing workers and 1 JHSC member representing management that are certified by a CPO approved training provider like Industrial Safety Trainers.
The role of a Health & Safety Representative, regardless of who they represent (workers/ management) is to advise the employer and supervisors of areas that may be in non-compliance with OHSA, standards and best practices. This is done by understanding what the safety laws say, what kinds of standards are out there and what kinds of hazards are found within a workplace. JHSC certification training provides participants with the knowledge and information they need to be an effective health and safety representative.
Program Duration:
3 Days
Min & Max Participants:
6 Participants Minimum
25 Maximum Participants
Training Is Valid For:
1 year from the date of successful completion.
Materials Provided:
Course materials, participant workbooks and Ontario Green Book (OH&S Act & Regulations)
Classroom Locations:
Barrie, London, Ottawa, GTA
Certificate Issued:
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate and wallet card showing proof of their training.
CPO Approved:
Program Name: Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Part 1
No Charge Cancellation:
If you cannot attend, contact us at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund.
JHSC Certification Training is broken into Multiple parts:
A mandated 3 day course including 19.5 hours of training is your first step towards certification which can be taken at any time.
A specialized 2 day course including 13 hours of training which is required to be taken within 1 year from your completed part 1 certification.
Refresher Training is a 1 day course that must be taken every 3 years after becoming JHSC certified to renew your certification.
What The Program Includes
JHSC certification training provides participants with the knowledge and information they need to be an effective health and safety representative. During the discussion based training, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the following topics:
Enforcement, Offences & Penalties
Understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act including enforcement, offences and penalties.
Policy Requirements
Learn about the requirements for a workplace or business to have a Health and Safety Policy and Program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Identify the duties and responsibilities of all workplace parties.
Hazard & Risk Management
Explain hazard recognition in your workplace, and how to identify controls for those hazards.
Roles of Representatives
The role of Safety Representatives and their authority in the workplace.
Refusal of Work
Understand the policies around work stoppages and work refusals.
Risk Assessment
Learn and understand how to conduct a Risk Assessment for your business.
Accident Investigation
Learn about workplace and accident investigation and inspections.
Upcoming Training Courses
Browse our upcoming training schedule and secure your spot in a course designed to meet your safety needs. Select your preferred date and location below.
Book A Private Session
For groups of six or more, the JHSC course is available at your location, or taught via Distance Learning on a date of your choice. Please contact us for a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have a JHSC committee at my business?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that at least two members of the committee (one representing the workers and one representing the management team) be certified. The size requirement of a JHSC depends on the number of employees: 20 – 49 employees requires you to have at least 2 JHSC members. 50+ employees requires you to have at least 4 JHSC members.
How long do I have before I need to take JHSC Part 2?
Attendees will have 1 year to complete Part 2 of their training. JHSC Part 2 is a 2-day program, which can also be delivered online or in-class.
Does my JHSC Certification expire?
Every 3 years, JHSC members with certification must attend a refresher training course to uphold their certified status.
What happens if I don't take Part 2 Training within a year of completing Part 1 Training?
Unfortunately, if you fail to finish your JHSC Part 2 training within twelve (12) months of completing JHSC Part 1, you will be required to re-take your JHSC Part 1 training.
What course materials are provided?
Participant manual and an Ontario Green Book (OHSA Regulations) will be mailed to each participant prior to the course start date.
What form of certification do I receive after the program?
After completing the JHSC Part 1, you’ll be provided with a Certificate of Accomplishment and a CPO approved Wallet Card. We will also take care of submitting the necessary paperwork to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
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