THE EFFECTIVE JHSC
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CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS A JHSC?
Topics in This Chapter:
ƒ When a JHSC is Required
ƒ The Purpose of the JHSC
ƒ The Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
ƒ The Roles and Responsibilities of the JHSC
ƒ The Roles and Responsibilities of the Employer
When a JHSC is Required
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) explains
ƒ When to start a committee
ƒ How it should be set up
ƒ What it should do
The chart below explains when a JHSC or a Health and Safety Representative are required.
What the Law Says
NUMBER OF
WORKERS LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
1-5 No requirement for a JHSC or a health and safety representative; however, if your workplace
uses a designated substance a JHSC is required. Section 9(2)(c)
6-19 You need at least one health and safety representative (worker), selected by other
workers. Section 8(1)
If your workplace uses a designated substance a JHSC is required. Section 9(2)(c)
20-49 You need to have a JHSC with at least two members Section 9(6)(a). At least half of
the committee must be worker representatives selected by other workers. Section 9(7)
For certain types of farming operations regularly employing 20 or more workers, a JHSC
is required. O.Reg. 414/05, s.3(1-2)
50+ You need to have a JHSC with at least four members Section 9(6)(b). At least half of the
committee must be worker representatives selected by other workers. Section 9(7)
Farming operations regularly employing 50 or more workers require certified members
on their joint health and safety committees as set out in 9(12). O.Reg. 414/05, s.3(3)
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