JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee)
A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a legally mandated workplace committee composed of both worker and employer representatives that identifies and resolves health and safety concerns.
What Is a JHSC?
A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is required by most Canadian provincial OHS legislation for workplaces exceeding a specified number of workers (commonly 20+). The committee brings together worker-elected and employer-appointed members to collaboratively identify hazards, review incidents, recommend corrective actions and promote a strong safety culture.
JHSC Composition and Duties
- At least half of the members must be worker representatives who do not exercise managerial functions.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections (typically monthly).
- Review incident reports and near-miss data.
- Make written recommendations to the employer regarding safety improvements.
- Participate in safety audits and root cause analyses.
Legal Requirements
Committee members must receive certified JHSC training (Part 1 and Part 2 in Ontario, for example). Meetings must be held at least quarterly and minutes must be posted where workers can access them.
Streamline JHSC Activities
With Make Safety Easy, JHSC members can log inspection findings digitally, track the status of corrective actions and access meeting minutes and reports from any device.