On March 1st , 2016, new training standards for Joint Health and Safety Committees were introduced in Ontario. The Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act requires that all workplaces with more than 20 employees have two Certified Health and Safety Committee Members; one representing the workers and the other representing management.
These changes will ensure quality and consistency of JHSC training courses across Ontario. Fast Rescue offers this approved course, which is necessary to bring the internal responsibility system into practice. Delivered over a four-day period, this program gives participants a full understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, including rights and responsibilities of workplace parties and certified representatives on joint health and safety committees in particular.
This course is relevant to any type of workplace with 20 or more employees, and includes the full spectrum of standardized training topics including:
- How to read and understand the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its related regulations
- Joint Health and Safety Committees and what they are required to do
- Understanding the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- Understanding the requirements of workplace health & safety policies and programs
- Learning how to identify, assess, control, or better yet eliminate, workplace hazards
This course is the first step in the process of becoming “Certified” by the WSIB. It takes place over 4 days in Toronto, and you can sign up on our website here!
About F.A.S.T. Rescue
F.A.S.T. Rescue are health and safety experts offering consulting, supplies and training solutions that help make employees safe in the workplace. We’re passionate about health and safety, offering unrivaled value and solutions with a satisfaction guarantee. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
