OHSA Training
Joint Health and Safety Committee Certified Member *
As of March 1st 2016 there are new standards issued by the Chief Prevention Officer which prescribe the requirements for JHSC Certified Member training programs and training providers.
The requirements for programs identify 3 parts: Basic training (Part 1), Hazard training (Part 2) and Refresher training.
* CPO Approved
Worker Health and Safety Representative
The Occupational Health and Safety Act in Section 8.0 requires that in a workplace where the number of workers regularly exceeds five and there is no requirement for a Joint Health and Safety Committee under Section 9.0, the employer shall cause the workers to select at least one health and safety representative from among the workers. The Act also requires the employer to provide training for the health and safety representative(s) needed to exercise the powers and perform the duties identified in Section 8.0.
Working at Heights *
The Working at Heights training requirement was introduced in April 2015 and the Chief Prevention Officer issued standards for training programs and training providers.
* CPO Approved