OH & S Committee Representative
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Introduction
After completion of this course, students will be able to locate relevant information in the Occupational Health and Safety legislation to address occupational health and safety issues, and know the requirements for establishing and operating an effective occupational health and safety committee in their workplace. Students will also know how to identify, assess and recommend corrective actions to control workplace hazards and how to handle occupational health and safety concerns and investigate work refusals.
Course Information
Duration: 2 day course
Components: Theory
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
• Definition of Occupational Health & Safety
• Define OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative/WH&S Designate
• Purpose of OH&S Act & Regulations
• Duties of OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative/WH&S Designate
• Elements Associated with an Effective OH&S Program
• Benefits of Implementing an OH&S
Chapter 2: Internal Responsibility System
• Examine the IRS
• Three Rights of Workers
• When Workers have the Right to Refuse Work
• Legislative Duties of Key People Involved in OH&S
• Due Diligence
• How Employer and OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative/WH&S Designate Work Together in IRS
Chapter 3: The Essentials of an OH&S Committee
• Key Legislation Related to OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative/WH&S Designate Responsibilities and Functions
• Legislative Requirements for Establishing OH&S Committee/WH&S Representative/WH&S Designate
• Structure and Membership of OH&S Committee
• Legislative Training Requirements
• Legislative Meeting Requirements
• Duties and Responsibilities of the OH&S Committee and Individual Members
• Terms of Reference for an OH&S Committee
• Activities of OH&S Committee Meetings
• Importance of Providing Education and Training to OH&S Committee
Chapter 4: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
• Define Hazard
• Explain Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
• Define Occupational Illness
• Identify How People, Equipment, Materials and Environment (PEME) Contribute to Hazards
• Different Ways of Recognizing Potential Hazards
• Risk Evaluation Process
Chapter 5: Workplace Inspections
• Definition of Workplace Inspections
• Purpose or Workplace Inspections
• Four Steps Involved in Workplace Inspections
Chapter 6: Accident/Incident Investigation
• Define Accident/Incident
• Who Should be on the Investigation Team and Their Training Needs
• Process Involved in Accident/Incident Investigation
Chapter 7: Linking OH&S Committee to OH&S Program
• OH&S Committee and OH&S Program
Chapter 8: Making it Effective
• Benefits of an Effective OH&S Program
• Auditing the OH&S Committee
Review
