Safeguard your business
Identify actual and potential workplace risks and hazards
Conduct regular workplace inspections, as per
legislative requirements
Participate in MOL visits, if any
Consult with the JHSC on specifi c workplace
programs, as mentioned in the legislation
(e.g. workplace harassment, designated substances)
COOK IT Verify, inspect and consult
RECIPE
Support your JHSC
Schedule JHSC meetings into
the business calendar
Ensure managers understand
their role, and ask for a
commitment to spend the
time required to participate
Host an introductory meeting
for members of the JHSC
Host a meet & greet session
to introduce sta to the
JHSC team
PREP IT
Gather all the ingredients and necessary tools for action.
What do you need to know?
Understand the Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements
for JHSCs and the consequences of non-compliance
Based on number of employees, know the JHSC requirements
for your fi rm (WSIB, etc.)
Develop the JHSC Terms of Reference
Monitor legislative changes, posting requirements, and the
MOL Blitz schedule
Stay up-to-date on safety-related information relevant
to the industry
Obtain workplace health & safety information from the employer
Safeguard your business
Calculate costs of a JHSC to your business and include these
in your budget
Recruit worker and management representatives, per the
legislative requirement
Communicate the benefi ts that accrue to employees, their
families, the business, and the community in having an
eŠ ective JHSC
Post names and work locations of the JHSC members in
the workplace
A well-rehearsed recipe saves time and
money, eliminates surprises, and secures
the health and safety of those at the table.
Follow this recipe for best results.
Support your JHSC
Send JHSC meeting notifi cations
and conduct regular meetings
