HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM

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· JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE (JHSC)

Ø Members

Ø Duties

Ø Meetings

Ø Education

JHSC

A JHSC is required in workplaces that have more than 20 workers. The committee must meet at least monthly. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 14)

Members

A JHSC has the number of members agreed upon by the employer and employees, of which at least half must be workers. The committee must have both a worker and a management co-chair. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 14)

Duties

The duties and function of the committee includes the following: to identify hazards and advise management on corrective actions, deal with complaints, consult with both workers and management on health and safety issues, recommend improvements, recommend training, advise on regulatory compliance, ensure accidents are investigated, and participate in inspections. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 14)

Meetings

Committee members are entitled to be paid for time spent preparing for and attending monthly meetings, and other duties. The committee must prepare minutes of each meeting on the official form and provide a copy to the Commission. The employer must post minutes of the most recent meeting. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 14)

Education

Each member is entitled to paid time to be trained in the duties and responsibilities of a committee member. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 14)

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