THE EFFECTIVE JHSC
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The secretary position can be filled in three ways:
1. It can be filled by a JHSC member – one member always takes the minutes
2. By rotating the secretary function among the JHSC members with the exception of
the co-chairs
3. A person not on the committee may be chosen to record the minutes
Certified Members
The members to be certified are selected or designated by the management members and worker
members respectively. There must be at least one management certified member and one worker
certified member. Section 9(12)
If there is a trade union at the workplace, the trade union would be involved in determining who among
the worker members on the committee is to be the certified member. Section 9(14)
General Members
The other JHSC members perform important functions on the committee such as contributing to decision
making, being part of sub-committees to work on special projects; can participate in inspections.
Prior to the Meeting
All members of the JHSC should read the "Guide to the Joint Health and Safety Committee" and the
"Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act". Both of these publications are available at no cost
from the Ministry of Labour. These publications should be posted in the workplace for all to read.
Make sure that the JHSC's administrative needs are met, such as:
ƒ Adequate bulletin board space
ƒ An acceptable meeting room
ƒ Proper record keeping
ƒ Computer access
ƒ Budget for training (e.g., Certification)
ƒ Expenses
ƒ Supplies
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