This three day course is the first of two steps in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members.
In this course you will learn about:
- The Occupational Health and Safety Act
- The roles and responsibilities of the workplace parties under the Act
- Functions and powers of the JHSC
- Work refusals and work stoppages
- Workplace inspections and investigations
- Hazard recognition, assessment, control and evaluation
- How to make effective recommendations to the employer
- The role of the Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development
Fasken is an approved provider of JHSC Certification – Part 1 (Basic Certification Training). This course was developed in accordance with the training program guidelines set by the Chief Prevention Officer of Ontario. JHSC Certification Part 2 must be completed within 12 months of completing JHSC Certification Part 1.
Type
In person training only – Space is limited.
PLEASE NOTE: Fasken requires anyone on-site at our Canadian offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to lawyers, staff, clients, service providers and other visitors.
Length
3 days (*as required by the guidelines set by the Chief Prevention Officer of Ontario)
Agenda
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ET) Program
Audience
Managers, supervisors, OHS professionals, in-house legal counsel, business owners, workers or union members
Cost
This half day course costs $495 + HST per registrant
A secured online payment link will follow after registration
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Registration fees are not refundable. A credit may be issued in certain circumstances.
- No credits will be issued for no shows.
- No credits will be issued for cancellations less than 24 hours before a course.
- Participants can request a one-time deferral and the credit must be used before the end of the calendar year. Requests for a deferral must be made 24 hours prior to the start of the course. If the course is only offered once that year, the credit can be applied to another OHS course within that same calendar year.
- In the event that Fasken cancels a course, the participant can choose either a credit or a refund for the course amount.
COVID-19 REMINDERS
- Fasken requires anyone on-site at our Canadian offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to lawyers, staff, clients, service providers and other visitors.
- Fasken will make all efforts to provide a safe learning environment and we encourage all participants to adhere to physical and social distancing.
- Please refrain from attending the event if you or your family experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19.
- Please refrain from attending the event if you have been in close contact with confirmed or possible cases of COVID-19.
