WorkSafeBC training for British Columbia workplaces
Eight-hour JHSC training for BC committee members, chairs, co-chairs, alternates, and Worker Health and Safety Representatives.
Course outcome
Certificate after successful completion
Meets the requirements of section 3.27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Overview
The Joint Health and Safety Committee training for BC is an eight-hour course. The training is designed to introduce the fundamentals of a Joint Health and Safety Committee and provide JHSC members with the tools necessary to carry out their general duties and occupational health and safety activities.
This course is intended for new and existing JHSC members, chairs and co-chairs, JHSC alternates, and Worker Health and Safety Representatives.
WorkSafeBC requires worksites in British Columbia with 20 or more employees to have a Joint Health & Safety Committee. As of April 3, 2017, new Joint Committee members must receive 8 hours of training on the following topics:
Requirements may vary by employer, site, role, or applicable authority. Confirm acceptance where needed before relying on a course for a specific workplace requirement.
Course outline
Review the purpose of occupational health and safety requirements and the regulations and guidelines that support workplace safety in British Columbia.
Cover committee responsibilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the committee's role in supporting workplace safety.
Review the committee's role in investigations, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
Learn how regular inspections are planned, conducted, documented, and followed up.
Review procedures for responding to unsafe work and the annual evaluation of committee effectiveness.
Clarify the responsibilities of members, co-chairs, and alternates and how they work together.
Learn how to prepare useful committee recommendations and use meeting minutes to track actions and progress.
Employer group training
Employers can coordinate JHSC training for committee members, choose a delivery option, provide learner details, and receive follow-up for scheduling and records.
Share learner count, timing, and delivery needs so Northwest Skills can follow up with group options.
Internal approval
Northwest Skills can provide quotes, course outlines, schedules, and program details for internal review and approval.
Why choose Northwest Skills
Northwest Skills Institute supports individuals and employer teams with practical workplace training, clear registration information, group delivery options, and completion documentation.
Instructor information is provided with confirmed course delivery details.
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This course is for new and existing JHSC members, chairs, co-chairs, alternates, and Worker Health and Safety Representatives.
Participation in this course meets the requirements of section 3.27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Online self-paced access is available for 30 days.
Yes. Employers can request group delivery and provide learner count, timing, location, and delivery preferences.