For companies with more than 20 workers, having a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a must. Not only does it reduce the number of lost-time injuries, proactively control workplace hazards, and give employees a way to actively participate…
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Taking Effective JHSC Meeting Minutes
Why Record Meeting Minutes? Recording minutes during a meeting is essential because they capture all of the important information and discussion points covered during the meeting. Meeting minutes serve as a record that can be referred back to, and they…
Creating an Effective Agenda for JHSC Meetings
The Ontario Health and Safety Act & Regulations don’t set out specifics when it comes to how JHSC meeting agendas need to be carried out. However, the creation of an agenda and the commitment to following it are the best…
Work Refusal Process & Your Joint Health and Safety Committee
According to Section 43 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), a worker may refuse to do work where he / she has reason to believe that any set of unsafe conditions exist. If a worker believes that a…
Work Refusal Process & Your Joint Health and Safety Committee
According to Section 43 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), a worker may refuse to do work where he / she has reason to believe that any set of unsafe conditions exist. If a worker believes that a…
Guide to Leading a Successful JHSC Meeting
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment at work is a top priority for many workplaces who rely on the hard work of their Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC). When a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) is operating effectively,…
MOL Announces New Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Standard
Anticipation is over as today, the Ministry of Labour has announced the new JHSC standard that will affect many workplaces in Ontario with more than 20 employees. What are the changes? The 1996 Certification Standards remain in effect until February…
Bill 160 and JHSC Certification
You will see from some of our previous blogs that major changes are afoot on the subject of health and safety in Ontario. As of April 1, 2012 prevention responsibilities were transferred from the WSIB to the Ministry of Labour. You may…