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THE EFFECTIVE JHSC 50 140-002-07-IGOT © 2013, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca JHSC Legal Roles, Responsibilities and Entitlements OHSA Effective JHSC Practices Investigate Incidents A designated worker member of the JHSC has the power to investigate fatal or critical injury accidents and report his/her findings to the Ministry of Labour and the JHSC. Section 9(31) All worker JHSC members are trained to conduct incident investigations and are designated to investigate. Committee Names Posted The employer posts the names and work locations of all JHSC members prominently in the workplace. Section 9(32) Names and work locations of JHSC members are posted in a conspicuous place(s) and included in orientation training packages for new hires. Posted pictures of JHSC members will mean greater recognition. Meeting Schedule The JHSC shall meet at least once every three months. Section 9(33) JHSC meets monthly or consistent with meeting frequency of other functional committees. Entitlement to Time from Work It is critical that committee members are provided time to prepare for and attend JHSC meetings, conduct inspections, investigate accidents and be present at work refusals. Section 9(34) Entitlement to Pay Committee members must be paid while performing functions and powers and during certification training at either the premium or regular rate, as may be proper. Sections 9(35)(36) 43(13)48(2) 54(5) Committee members are paid at their regular rate or a premium rate as may be appropriate while performing functions and powers and during certification training. Consultation on Industrial Hygiene Testing The employer must consult the JHSC about proposed testing strategies for investigating industrial hygiene and provide relevant information. Section 11(1) (2) Attendance at Testing A designated worker member is entitled to be present at the beginning of industrial hygiene testing. Section 11(3) (4) JHSC reviews information provided by the employer to determine opportunities for improvement in work practices or standards. WSPS.CA

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