This one-day (8-hour, in-person) course covers the essentials for all new health and safety committee members and serves as an introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees.

Learning objectives:

• Outline your role and scope as a JOHSC member
• Name sections of WSBC regulation, guidelines, and Workers Compensation Act relevant to JOHSC members
• Describe the role of the JOHSC member in the work refusal process
• Examine the role of JOHSC members in workplace inspections, incident investigation, hazard identification and risk assessment

This course meets WorkSafeBC OHS Regulatory requirements (Section 3.27).

Topics covered in the course:

• The structure of health and safety in British Columbia
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Health and Safety Rights
• What is expected of a health and safety committee?
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Duties and Functions
• Committee Terms of Reference
• Committee Evaluations
• Hazard identification, risk assessment and control
• Ergonomics, is it an issue?
• Psychological wellness: why do we need to talk about this?
• Inspections
• Investigations

Course Length: 8 hours

Course certificate is provided through CSSHSA Learning Centre.

Cancellation and rebooking policy:

If you are unable to attend the course, please provide at least five (5) business days’ notice prior to the course date to receive a full refund or rebook at no additional cost.

Cancellations must be submitted by email to training@csshsa.ca.

Important Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 3 days prior to the session, the course will be rescheduled and participants will be notified.

Lunch Information: Please note that lunch is not provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or take advantage of the many nearby dining options.

Training Location: Please note that this session is being hosted at John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay in Kelowna.