Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training

METI’s Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training informs employers whether they must establish and maintain a JOHS committee or cause the employees to select at least one Health and Safety Representative.

When Must Employers Establish and Maintain Joint Occupational Health & Safety (JOHS) Committees?

Section 29 Occupational Health and Safety Act

1. At every workplace where twenty or more persons are regularly employed, the employer shall establish and maintain one joint occupational
   health and safety committee or, at the discretion of the employer, more than one such committee and, where twenty or more persons are regularly employed by one or more constructors at a project, a constructor shall establish and maintain a joint occupational health and safety committee for the project.
2. At a workplace where fewer than twenty persons are regularly employed, the Director may
   • consult with the employer and employees at the workplace regarding whether a committee should be formed at the workplace; and
   • order that a committee be established.
     Where an order respecting establishment of a committee is
     given pursuant to subsection (2), the employer shall ensure that the committee is chosen and functioning in accordance with this Act within fifteen days of receipt of the order.
3. Receive relevant introductory training to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Safety Representatives and the knowledge that can have an immediate impact on your workplace health and safety.

When Must Employers Cause the Employees to Select at Least one Health and Safety Representative?

Section 33 Occupational Health and Safety Act

1. At a workplace where no committee is required pursuant to Section 29 and where the number of persons employed is five or more, the employer shall cause the employees to select at least one health and safety representative from among the employees at the workplace who are not connected with the management of the workplace.
2. At a project where no committee is required pursuant to Section 29 and where the number of persons employed is five or more, a constructor shall cause the employees to select at least one health and safety representative for the purposes of the project from among the employees at the project who are not connected with the management at the project.
3. At a workplace where fewer than five persons are employed,
   the Director may
   • consult with the employer and employees at the workplace regarding whether a representative should be selected at the workplace; and
   • order that a representative be selected by the employees from among the employees at the workplace who are not connected with the management of the workplace.
4. Where an order respecting the selection of a representative is given pursuant to subsection (3), the employer shall ensure that the representative is selected and functioning in accordance with this Act within fifteen days of receipt of the order.

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training Modules include:

• Introduction
• Health and Safety Legislation and Jurisdiction
• The Internal Responsibility System
• Establishing a Health and Safety Committee and Selecting Representatives
• Roles and functions of Health and Safety Committees and Representatives
• Terms of Reference
• Handling Complaints
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Workplace Inspections
• Investigations
• Work Refusals

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training Key Benefits

Training delivered by industry-experienced instructors who prepare participants to:

• Fulfill their duties as a Committee member or Representative
• Respond to workplace concerns and complaints
• Investigate matters related to health and safety
• Assist in resolving workplace issues
• Identify and implement steps to control workplace hazards
• Know where to find the best possible sources of health and safety information
• Provide an immediate impact on workplace health and safety
• Sample forms and checklists to help you complete tasks at your workplace

Your Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) & Safety Representative Training Ticket/Certificate

Upon completion of this program, you will receive a wallet-size Ticket/Certificate, that will show you have the credentials. Feel free to have your prospective employer contact METI to confirm your certification.

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