THE EFFECTIVE JHSC
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Rating Scale: 1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Often 4 = Always
What a JHSC
Needs to be
Effective
Characteristics
Your Score
Low to High
1–2–3–4
Action Required?
Yes No
By Whom?
Knowledge
and Skills
ƒ All committee members have a
general knowledge of workplace
health and safety legislation
ƒ All committee members have
specific knowledge of legislated
JHSC roles, rights and
responsibilities
ƒ Designated committee members
have specific knowledge of
workplace health and safety:
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Member Certification Part One
and Part Two
ƒ Co-chairs have strong interpersonal
skills including effective
communications, conflict
resolution, and presentation/
facilitation skills
*Sustainable recommendations are made in keeping management structure and style in mind and in
taking into account the company's strengths and business systems
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