STARTING YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
8
100-CAG-01-IGDO © 2025, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA
APPENDIX 2
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Joint committees are an excellent forum for constructive and regular dialogue between managers and
workers about health and safety concerns in the workplace. The committee or your representative
should be involved in the development and implementation of the workplace health and safety program.
These committees and representatives provide advice to the employer and help to build the internal
responsibility system. Research has shown that joint committees work best under the following
circumstances:
The goals, functions and roles of the committee are clearly established and understood
There is careful time control - Enough time is allowed to get the work done
There is appropriate preparation for meetings. The agenda and information are prepared and
distributed prior to meetings
Meeting minutes are kept and followed up on
The committee takes time to review and evaluate its performance
Individual members are suitably qualified and interested
Members feel that they are given some form of recognition for their efforts
Employers must respond, in writing, to the written recommendations of the committee or
representative within 21 days (s.9 (20)). Assign responsibility for ensuring that recommendations are
considered and replied to promptly.
WSPS.CA
