Certified JOHS Committee Member
This certificate program is designed to provide Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members with the tools they require to be effective committee members. The program consists of three days of training over a period of time, preferably within 90 days of commencing the program. Participants wishing to complete the certificate program and have taken one or more of the courses from another provider may have their previous courses recognized. Application for recognition of prior training will need to be discussed with one of our OH&S Consultants.
Day 1
- OH&S Act and Regulations Review
- Internal Responsibility System
- JOHS Committee Roles/Functions
- Due Diligence
Day 2
- Workplace Inspections
- Hazard Recognition
Day 3
- Incident Investigation
- Workplace Violence
- Preventing to Workplace Violence
Day 1
Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations
This course provides an overview of the contents of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The objective of this course is to provide information as to what is required in order to be in compliance with OHS Legislation.
Internal Responsibility System
The Internal Responsibility System (IRS) is the cornerstone of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act. Primarily, everyone who has any influence on the workplace shares the responsibility of workplace safety.
This course provides discussion on the bases of the IRS; the roles and responsibilities of each of the parties involved from senior level management to front line workers; and how the IRS and an effective Occupational Health and Safety Program go hand in hand.
Occupational Health & Safety Committees
This course provides participants with information necessary for the establishment and effective functioning of an Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Material covered includes: Roles and Responsibilities of an OH&S Committee and its Members; OH&S Committee Functions, Rules of Procedure; OH&S Programs; and much more.
Day 2
Workplace Inspections
One of the key components to a safe workplace is regular workplace inspections. This course covers topics such as: conducting workplace inspections, preparing for an inspection, how to conduct an inspection, the types of workplace inspections, reporting and follow-up. Workplace on-site courses may include an actual hands-on workplace inspection.
Hazard Recognition
This course focuses on three key elements of an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System: recognizing, assessing, and controlling hazards. Recognizing hazards, assessing their risk and implementing an effective control before incidents occur keeps workers safe. Components of this course include job task analysis and the hierarchy of controls. The Hazard Recognition course is a natural progression from the Workplace Inspection course as it deals with hazards in a more detailed manner.
Day 3
Incident Investigations
The goal of a workplace incident investigation is not to find fault or blame but to find the cause or causes so they can be eliminated or controlled to prevent reoccurrence. Participants in this course learn the practical “how to” of investigating a workplace incident. Topics covered include planning for an investigation; how to conduct an investigation; determining direct, indirect and root cause(s); making corrective recommendations; and report writing.
Workplace Violence Prevention
A Workplace Violence Prevention Plan is required at Nova Scotia workplaces for which a significant risk of violence is identified through a violence risk assessment. This course will enable participants to: have a better understanding of workplace violence; conduct a Violence Risk Assessment; prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan; reduce the risk of workplace violence; how to improve workplace safety; and what the organization can do to help recover from a violent workplace event.
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