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Joint Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative
Monitors the functioning of the IRS and recommends improvements when indicated
Inspects the workplace for potential or actual hazards
Investigates critical or fatal incidents
Monitors the health and safety policies and program
Acts as a channel of communication between workplace parties
Acts as a liaison with the Ministry of Labour so that any weaknesses in the IRS and other health and
safety concerns can be brought to the attention of the inspector
Checks to make sure recommended changes are made and maintained
JHSC/Health
& Safety
Representative
monitors the
system, makes
recommendations
to the employer
and supports
communication
between parties
INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM
Employers provide a safe environment, establish the
health and safety program and policy and are responsible
for health and safety within the organization
Supervisors communicate, monitor and
enforce progams and policies
Workers comply, participate and bring concerns
to the attention of the company
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