Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Joint Health and Safety Committee

The Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) supports the employer to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. The committee includes representatives from the employer and  the workers - who come together to identify workplace health and safety issues and propose solutions.

All workplaces with twenty (20) or more workers need a joint committee. Workplaces with more than nine (9) employees, but less than twenty (20) must have a worker health and safety representative.

The joint committee or worker representatives play a critical role in your occupational health and safety management program. It provides a way for employers and workers to work together to identify workplace hazards and find solutions. Joint Health and Safety Committees can:

  • Identify unhealthy or unsafe situations and advise on potential solutions
  • Consider complaints related to health and safety
  • Consult with the workers and the employer on occupational health and safety (OHS) matters
  • Make recommendations for improvements to health and safety
  • Advise the employer on changes to equipment, environment, or processes that may impact the health and safety of workers
  • Participate in inspections and investigations
Basic Training
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Available by e-LearningAvailable Virtually by Video ConferenceInstructor-Led Classroom Training
A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a primary component of any employer’s Occupational Health and Safety management system. The JHSC provides its members with the fundamentals and tools to carry out their duties effectively and is a legal requirement for all BC workplaces with 20 or more employees. This course is designed for new and experienced JHSC members and alternates.
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Available by e-Learning
Take an active role in making your workplace healthy and safe. in this 90-minute online course for frontline employees, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) professionals, members of OHS committees, and supervisors and managers: Learn the difference between safety climate and culture. Understand how safety culture fits into your corporate culture. Recognize the benefits of a strong safety culture. Plan ways to strengthen your own organization’s safety culture.
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Available by e-Learning
This course investigates WHMIS fundamentals, legislation, proper use of labeling, product warning identifiers, description and understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), worker training requirements and supplier, employer and worker responsibilities.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Resources and Tools
A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a primary component of any employer’s occupational health and safety management system. It helps to address one of the basic rights of workers, the right of participate in workplace health and safety. JHSC have been a legal requirement for all BC workplaces with 20 or more workers […]
A JHSC is a primary component of any employer’s Occupational Health and Safety Management system. It helps to address one of the basic rights of workers, the right to participate in workplace health and safety. A JHSC has been a legal requirement for all BC workplaces with 20 or more workers since 1977.
Section 37(2) (previously 131(2)) of the Act requires a joint committee to meet at least once a month. A JHSC must develop its own Rules of Procedures, which should include rules on how and when meetings will be held. Historically, most JHSC meetings were held in person, but the Act does not prevent teleconference or […]
The JHSC brings workers and employers together to identify existing or potential health and safety hazards in the workplace.
A joint health and safety committee (JHSC) is a team  of worker and employer representatives working together to identify and help resolve occupational health and safety issues at their workplace.
The Workers Compensation Act (Act) and its related Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Regulation) outline the roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, supervisors, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
Conference Session
Noise-induced hearing loss is among the most common occupational hazards people face at work—and poor (or toxic!) air quality is among the most dangerous. In this essential JHSC session, we cover the basics of air quality and noise exposure that every committee member should know. Find out how noise damage happens in our ears, what […]
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Conference Session
When organizations begin to implement principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, it can be helpful to let people connected to your organization know that your goal is to cultivate belonging. In this session discover the IDEAL Principles (Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility – Leading to belonging) developed by Realize Canada, and explore how you can use […]
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High-performing teams and safety committees don’t just happen. In this workshop for JHSC members, team leaders, and anyone who works with others: Discover proven strategies to foster collaboration, communication, and synergy within your team. Learn how to establish accountability, build trust, and promote continuous improvement in a cohesive team environment. Equip your team with the […]
Explore emerging trends in ESG and health and safety based on the results of a three-year National Safety Council study on The New Value of Safety, in partnership with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Companies that effectively integrate ESG strategies into their health and safety programs are positioned to attract and retain talent, improve productivity, and appeal […]
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Your safety committee may be a well-oiled machine, but unless both your company leadership and your colleagues are on board, it’s impossible to make change happen at work. Getting positive action on your committee’s recommendations requires influence at the leadership level, and often with your co-workers as well.In this session: Learn effective strategies to gain […]
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In this highly anticipated panel discussion, learn from highly effective joint health and safety committees. Get ready for an engaging session as our experienced panelists share their experiences in team building, procedures, and building influence with management to make change happen in their workplaces. Bring your questions for the panel and come away with insightful […]
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Conference Session
Chances are, you may already be using Lean practices to streamline operations and productivity. Inexpensive and proven, Lean 5S principles have been adopted widely in the manufacturing sector. If you are using 5S operationally, you are likely already reaping health and safety benefits in a cleaner, more efficient, and organized work environment. But applied intentionally […]
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Safety champions are at the heart of your health and safety culture. Without their infectious enthusiasm, belief, and influence, your safety initiatives will lose momentum, and the culture you want will struggle to take hold. In this session, learn to identify and mentor the safety champions in your business. Identify the characteristics that make an […]
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With the opioid crisis unchecked in Canada and drug and alcohol use on the rise, few employers are entirely immune from the impact. From pre-shift cannabis use to a drink over lunch to a debilitating addiction, the level of impairment can vary—but long term, employers feel the effects through lost productivity and poor service, accidents […]
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Conference Session
In this engaging session, learn how a Joint Health and Safety Committee can help build and maintain a strong safety culture. A Joint Health and Safety Committee can play a key role in promoting safety and preventing workplace accidents—with effective JHSC participation and leadership. Through this session, gain new skills and practical strategies that can […]
2024-04-18 16:00:00
Apply your hazard assessment skills to develop an emergency response risk assessment in this hands-on workshop.
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Inspection is one key task that the Joint Health and Safety Committee does to identify hazards in the workplace, recommend corrective action, and ensure completion.  In this practical workshop, learn the keys to committee involvement in effective workplace inspections  for safety committee members. More than that, learn new ways to follow up on completed inspections to […]
2024-04-18 10:00:00
Inspection is one key task that the Joint Health and Safety Committee does to identify hazards in the workplace, recommend corrective action, and ensure completion.  In this practical workshop, learn the keys to committee involvement in effective workplace inspections  for safety committee members. More than that, learn new ways to follow up on completed inspections to […]
Registration Open