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BC Housing: 8 CPD Points **Classroom Session Only**
On April 3, 2017, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3, 2017, must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement.
Participants will:
Know how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements.
Explain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives.
Learn how to perform an incident investigation.
Learn how to perform a formal site inspection; and
Develop a foundation in knowledge to:
Promote workplace health and safety
Assist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented.
Conduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and
Work cooperatively to address workers' health and safety concerns.
Topics covered:
Use of WorkSafe OHS Regulation.
Joint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives.
OHS Program.
Safety Inspections.
Incident investigations.
Refusal of unsafe work.
How to work as a committee.
Different types of recommendations.
Hazard management.
Due to WorkSafeBC regulations around the required number of training hours, this workshop will begin at 8:30 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted.
Delivery Method: Virtual with ReadyTech or In-Person/Classroom delivery available.
Course Fee Includes: All books and materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
The course is ideal for joint health and safety committee members, work health and safety representatives, and health and safety professionals committed to reducing workplace injuries and diseases. This session meets the WorkSafeBC requirements.
“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry, boring and tedious, but not with this instructor!”
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"More in-depth than expected."
**For Virtual Delivery Sessions Only**
Computer or laptop
This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate.
Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
Webcam (Mandatory) – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
Microphone (Mandatory)
Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
Comfortable chair