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.

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.