COURSE
JHSC Part One Basic Certification Training
Course Overview
This course provides Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Part One – Basic Certification Training for workplaces that are required to have certified committee members, regardless of industry.
Part One establishes the foundational knowledge required for JHSC members and serves as the prerequisite for Part Two – Workplace-Specific Hazard Training, which must be completed within twelve [KV13.1]months.
Workplace Medical is a Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)–approved training provider for JHSC Part One, Part Two, and Refresher Training.
Duration:
- 3 days (in-class)
Delivery Options:
- Onsite delivery for employers (where appropriate)
- Scheduled public sessions.
Certification Pathway
JHSC certification is completed in three steps:
1
Basic Certification Training
A three-day program covering core occupational health and safety principles.
2
Workplace-Specific Hazard Training
Completed within six months of Part One and focused on at least six hazards specific to the participant’s workplace.
(WMC recommends completing Part Two within a few weeks of Part One to reinforce learning.)
3
JHSC Refresher Training
Required every three years to maintain certification and remain current.
Course Content Overview
Day One – Foundations of Occupational Health & Safety
- JHSC certification requirements
- Occupational health and safety legislation and regulations
- Duties of employers, supervisors, and workers
- Toxic substances
- Worker rights to refuse or stop work
- Protection from employer reprisals
Day Two – Enforcement, Risk, and Due Diligence
- Enforcement practices and inspector powers
- Offences and penalties
- Regulatory compliance and due diligence
- Safety and psychosocial risks
- Health hazards, dangers, and risk assessment
- Hazard recognition during workplace inspections
Day Three – Hazard Control and Committee Effectiveness
- Hazard assessment practices
- Hazard control methods and evaluation
- Legal reporting requirements and processes
- Roles and responsibilities within the JHSC
- Conducting effective interviews
- Prevention resources and best practices
- Communication guidelines
- Final examination
Who Is Required to Have a JHSC?
Under Ontario legislation:
5 or fewer employees
A JHSC or health and safety representative is not required unless a designated substance regulation applies.
6–19 employees
One health and safety representative is required. A JHSC is required if a designated substance regulation applies.
20–49 employees
A JHSC is required, with a minimum of two members (one worker and one management representative).
50 or more employees
A JHSC is required with a minimum of four members.
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