joint health and safety

Workplace InspectionsEffective inspections are one of the most important incident/ accident prevention tools in a company’s safety and health program. Properly trained inspectors in a systematic inspection program will help reduce incidents and property damage. This course will guide JHSC members, Worker Health and Safety Reps, managers, or supervisors responsible for workplace inspection in the creation of an effective safety inspection program.
WHMIS EducationThe Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) education course provides essential training on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Certified OSSE External Auditor This course introduces the concepts of auditing an occupational health and safety management system and provides participants with comprehensive information on the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program. The course also focuses on the certification process for companies seeking OSSE certification and the WorkSafeBC rebate.
Mental Health Management for LeadersIn this 6-hour, instructor-led course for leaders, learn to recognize and battle the stigma surrounding mental health. Understand the impact of mental health and mental illness on your team and on your own work—and how to respond to a worker in distress.
Instructional Skills WorkshopThis customizable 1 day course will help managers, supervisors, or lead-hands acquire the necessary skills to become more effective adult educators. It will also assist seasoned trainers to bring their skills to a higher level of competency and show them how to enhance the effectiveness of courses, crew talks, and on-the-job training.
Industrial Storage RackingYour storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.
Dust Hazard AnalysisIn this comprehensive, two-day course, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of the NFPA standard and the updated B.C. Combustible Dust regulation. Register now for the next dates: September 8-9, 2025 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, BC.
De-energization and LockoutFor workers and supervisors: understand what hazardous energy is and identify it in your workplace. Learn to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) requirements for lockout and de-energization to prevent the release of hazardous energy to prevent injuries and property damage.
Mental Health Skill Building for WorkersIn this 45-minute, self-paced online course, workers learn to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, to recognize stigma and reduce the impact. They learn practical strategies to respond to a co-worker experiencing a mental health issue.
Navigating BC OHS LegislationAs new or experienced safety committee members, managers, or supervisors, it is important to fully understand and know which OHS regulations are related to your work and how you may be in compliance—or not. This 45-minute self-paced course helps introduce people to information on how to identify and find the OHS legislation related their work—perfect […]
Joint Health and Safety CommitteeThe 8-hour Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) training is required for all new members of a JHSC and new Worker Representatives. It is applicable for any B.C. employer in any industry.
Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.