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 Instructor(s):

Savanna Rutkowski, OHS Advisor, CSSHSA

Jackie Lee, OHS Advisor, CSSHSA

Course Length: 8 hours

Course certificate is provided through CSSHSA Learning Centre.

Cancellation policy:
If you are unable to attend this course, you must give CSSHSA a minimum of 3 business days notice (prior to the course date) to qualify for a full refund or rebooking without penalty. Cancellation terms are as follows: notice of 3 or more business days = rebook without penalty, less than 3 days notice = $50 + GST to rebook,

Lunch is not provided. Bring your own lunch or choose from a multitude of options nearby.

Cancellation and rebooking policy:

If you are unable to attend the course, please provide at least three (3) business days’ notice prior to the course date to receive a full refund or rebook at no additional cost.

Cancellation terms are as follows:

• 3 or more business days’ notice – eligible for a full refund or complimentary rebooking
• Less than 3 business days’ notice – a $50 + GST rebooking fee will apply

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.