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THE EFFECTIVE JHSC 56 140-002-07-IGOT © 2013, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca 4.0 Co-chairs 4.1 One (1) co-chair represents the employer and one (1) represents the workers. 4.2 Selection of Co-chairs 4.2.1 The worker co-chair shall be elected by the worker members of the committee. 4.2.2 The worker co-chair shall serve a term of two (2) years. 4.2.3 The management co-chair shall be elected by the management members of the committee. 4.2.4 The management co-chair shall serve a term of two (2) years. 4.2.5 Incumbents are required to serve at least one (1) year on the committee to be eligible to serve as a co-chair. 4.3 The co-chairs will alternate the function of meeting chair monthly. Should the designated chair not be available to attend a meeting the other co-chair will organize and preside over the meeting. 4.4 A co-chair, with the consent of his/her counterpart, may invite resource person(s) to attend the meeting to provide additional information and comment. These invited guests may not participate in the regular business of the meeting. 6.0 Selection of Secretary 6.1 The JHSC will have a secretary made available, by the General Manager, for each meeting. The secretary will, at the direction of the co-chair, transcribe and distribute the meeting minutes and prepare and circulate a meeting agenda prior to each meeting. 6.2 The secretary will not participate in the regular business of the meeting. 7.0 Functions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee 7.1 To attain the spirit of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the functions of the JHSC shall be to: ƒ Identify, evaluate and recommend a resolution of all matters pertaining to health and safety in the workplace, brought to the committee's attention and within the committee's legal mandate. ƒ Recommend continuing education and training programs in order that all workers become knowledgeable in their rights, duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and in the ABC Company's health and safety policies. ƒ Address matters related to Hazardous Materials, where applicable. ƒ Deal with any health and safety matters the JHSC deems appropriate. ƒ Work in compliance with Section 9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WSPS.CA

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