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Effective Joint Health and Safety Committees - Hybrid

Environmental Health and Safety

Are you interested in health and safety at work and wondering how to become involved? Are you part of a Joint Health and Safety Committee and unsure what membership entails? Does your local JHSC need a review of best practices?
Join this Teams presentation and review the functions and powers of Joint Health and Safety Committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Discussions will include:
When JHSC are required
Membership of JHSCs
Certified members of JHSCs
Functions and powers of effective JHSCs including meetings, workplace inspections, recommendations, attendance at hygiene testing, critical injury investigation, and more
The Central JHSC and Local JHSCs at the University of Guelph


Eligibility:
Open to all members of the University community, this course is primarily designed to support current members of joint health and safety committees at the University of Guelph. Hybrid delivery available.
Topic:
  • General Safety
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee
  • WHMIS
Instructor(s):
Christi Cooper, Manager, Agriculture and Veterinary Safety with Rachel Pinto, Manager Occupational Hygiene and Safety
Format:
Information Session
Location:
168 Alexander Hall
Date:
Tuesday September 24, 2024
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ( 1.5 hours ) 
Contact:
519 824-4120 ext 52049
Maximum
Attendance:
30
Advanced
Registration:
This event requires 12 hours of advanced registration.
Please register before September 23, 2024, 10:30 PM