OHS Committee Training
New committee members are required to complete 8 hours of training within the first 6 months on a committee. This requirement is fulfilled by completing both 1 and 2 below.
1. WorkSafe BC online e-learning component: This online course provides two of the required eight hours of training for new joint health and safety committee members.
2. Employers' Advisers Office, four online 90-minute webinars that may be completed in any order.
a. New Joint Committee Members #1 - Rules of Procedures and Meetings
https://eao-employersseminars.labour.gov.bc.ca/Seminars/Topic?topicCode=TNJHSC1
b. New Joint Committee Members #2 - Right to Refuse, Consultation, and Making Recommendations
https://eao-employersseminars.labour.gov.bc.ca/Seminars/Topic?topicCode=TNJHSC2
c. New Joint Committee Members #3 - Inspections and Investigations
https://eao-employersseminars.labour.gov.bc.ca/Seminars/Topic?topicCode=TNJHSC3
d. New Joint Committee Members #4 - Committee Evaluations and Assessing Training Needs
https://eao-employersseminars.labour.gov.bc.ca/Seminars/Topic?topicCode=TNJHSC4
*Please send completion certificates to safety@sd22.bc.ca