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How many members of the JHSC need to be certified? |
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Two. A management member of the JHSC and a non-management (worker) member of the committee. Employers may choose to certify more than one worker and management member.
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What is needed to be certified? |
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The Act requires that one worker and one management member of each JHSC be certified by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. This requirement recognizes that these designated JHSC members require special training to effectively carry out their functions and support the internal responsibility system in preventing workplace injuries, illness and fatalities. Certification training is based on a two part training process.
1. Completion of Part One - Basic Certification Training. This training applies to all workplaces where certified members are required, and consists of four main components:
- Health and Safety Law
- Hazard Identification and Control
- Investigation Techniques
- Prevention Resources
2. Completion of Part Two - Workplace-Specific Hazard Training. Each workplace will determine its own training needs based on the results of a workplace hazard assessment to be conducted by the employer. The training must address the significant hazards of the workplace.
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Where do I get the JHSC training? |
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Gowlings provides Basic (Part I) and Workplace Specific Hazard (Part 2) certification training. Check out the training courses on our website for a description of the course and fee structure.
The WSIB has a list of approved training providers on their website: www.wsib.on.ca
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What happens after I complete the course(s)? |
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At the end of the Part 1 course, you will complete an evaluation (40 questions, multiple choice). The evaluation is set and administered by the WSIB. Your training provider will forward your completed evaluation to the WSIB for marking. In approximately 4-6 weeks, you will receive a pass/fail notification from the WSIB. (If you fail, you can write a supplementary evaluation). If you pass, you will receive a temporary certification ID number. Your certification will not be activated until you complete your Part 2, Workplace Hazard Specific training. Upon completion of Part 2 training (no evaluation), you will complete WSIB Form 3189A and forward it to the WSIB. Upon receipt of the completed form, the WSIB will send you a certification card and a letter of congratulations! |
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Can you complete the Part Two of the certification with a different training provider than the Part One? |
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Yes. |
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Do you need to re-take the training if you've switched companies? |
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It depends. If the significant hazards have changed as a result of your new position/company, then you would be expected to take the Part 2 Workplace Specific Hazard certification training again. If you move from one office environment to another office environment, then you likely would not have to re-take the training. |
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Does the training ever expire? |
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No, the training does not expire. However, if you change jobs/industries, you would need to take Part II Hazard Specific training for your new industry (if the significant hazards have changed). Part I basic certification has no expiry date. |
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