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JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION 8:
JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

A Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee consists of employers and employees working together to improve occupational health and safety in the workplace. 

This section provides a guideline to establishing and maintaining a productive JOHSC. 

Program Element

  • JOHSC Element

JOHSC Tip Sheets

  • 1 – What should be on JOHS Committee Agenda?
  • 2 – Tips to an effective JOHS Committee and Common Mistakes by Committee
  • 3 – Typical Duties of a Committee
  • 4 – Tips for JOHS Committee to set Annual Safety Goals

Program Appendices

  • 8.1 JOHSC Terms of Reference
  • 8.2 JOHSC Rules of Procedure
  • 8.3 JOHSC Meeting Agenda
  • 8.4 JOHSC Meeting Minutes
  • 8.5 JOHSC Recommendation
  • 8.6 JOHSC Request for Information
  • 8.7 JOHSC Yearly OHS Summary Report Form
  • 8.8 JOHSC Effectiveness Checklist

JOHSC Info Sheets

  • Yes, You Can Have an Effective JOHSC!
  • JOHSC: Fact Sheet
  • JOHSC: Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Burden of MSIs
  • Staying Safe When Working Alone
  • Fighting Against Violence

We are committed to help make a difference in helping you build a culture of safety in your organization through leadership, stakeholder engagement, and effective OHS program training and development.

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