JOHS Committee and Representative Online Training Course

Maritime Environmental Training Institute provides a practical and relevant introductory online training course to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Health and Safety Representatives. It provides information on why committees are required, and the importance of health and safety law as it applies to your workplace. It also provides instruction on how to establish and maintain an effective committee, and explains the roles and functions of committees and representatives. Participants will be given tools and information that can have an immediate impact on workplace health and safety. This online training course provides practical instruction for committees and representatives in all provinces and territories as well as those in the Federal jurisdiction.

Maritime Environmental Training Institute provides a practical and relevant introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Health and Safety Representatives.

Online Course Modules

• 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

Online Course Outcomes

By the end of this training program, the trainees should be able 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

Resources

• Examples Cases
• Federal and Provincial Requirements for Committees and Representatives
• Provincial/ Territorial and Federal requirements for training
• Provincial/ Territorial and Federal requirements for meeting frequency
• Sample Meeting Agenda
• Sample Meeting Minutes
• Sample Hazard Assessment Form
• Sample Workplace Inspection Checklist