Important Notices & Accommodations

 
Health & Safety Representative
 

A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) has a vital role to play in protecting the health and safety of everyone at the workplace. Having a designated person on the site to deal with any concerns about workplace hazards demonstrates to workers that the employer is committed to protecting them.

Many small businesses that are not large enough to require a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) rely on their HSR to bring forward any health and safety issues that need attention. Unfortunately, many HSRs do not have the necessary training to recognize or resolve these issues.

 

A Health and Safety Rep is required when:

  • More than 5 and less than 20 workers are regularly employed at the workplace

OR
  • More than 5 workers are regularly employed at a construction project and the work is expected to last less than 3 months.

The consequences of not having a well-trained HSR are seen too often. Workers can suffer lost income or a lower quality of life due to a critical injury. Families can lose a loved one to a workplace fatality. Employers can lose a valuable employee and production days. They may even have to replace damaged material and equipment and pay higher compensation costs.

 

Training

Section 8 of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) outlines the duties and powers of HSRs. A new amendment to this section, subsection 5.1, requires the employer or constructor to ensure that HSRs receive training that enables them to exercise their powers and perform their duties effectively. While this amendment has not yet been put into force, it is recommended that all HSRs receive training in order to do their jobs well.

HSRs have many of the same responsibilities and powers as members of a JHSC. Because of that, it makes sense that they should receive the same training. IHSA recommends that all HSRs take a JHSC Certification course. A certified member is not required with respect to a project where fewer than fifty workers are regularly employed or that is expected to last less than three months.

 

JHSC Certification – Part One covers the essentials of being an HSR and includes modules on legislation, health and safety hazards, workplace inspections, and incident investigations.

 

So far this year, the health and safety record for IHSA rate groups has been troubling when compared with previous years. This is especially true in the construction and transportation rate groups. We recommend that HSRs in these sectors take JHSC Certification – Part Two in addition to Part One.

 
 

While JHSC Certification Part One and Part Two courses are recommended for HSRs, at a minimum they should take IHSA's Health and Safety Representative (HSR) eLearning course.

Ontario's Small Business Health and Safety Training Program will reimburse eligible small business employers for the health and safety representative training of an appointed HSR in an Ontario workplace. It will cover the cost for the $25 registration fee for the HSR eLearning training course and $150 toward the cost of the representative’s training time, for training completed between July 15, 2021 to March 31, 2024.

To be eligible for the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program reimbursement, small businesses must:

  • regularly employ 6 to 19 workers in an Ontario workplace or be required to have a health and safety representative in other circumstances
  • have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) number
  • keep a copy of the HSR training certificate of completion

Learn more about Health and Safety Representatives and the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program. To apply for the SBHSTP reimbursement, complete this form.

The good news is that it's not too late to reverse this upward trend of workplace injuries. By upgrading their knowledge, HSRs can protect themselves and their coworkers from workplace hazards by identifying and addressing potential problems before they become an issue. For more information about HSRs, download the Guideline for Health & Safety Representatives (W002).

 

Course Offerings

 

Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part One

 

Session Details


From: Sep 26, 2023 - To: Sep 26, 2024
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E100037JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)9/26/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E93812JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)9/26/2023 8:00:00 AMNorth BayBest Western North Bay Register
E103519JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/3/2023 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E94109JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/3/2023 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E95454JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/3/2023 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E99405JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/3/2023 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E95610JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/4/2023 8:00:00 AMChathamRetro Suites Hotel - Chatham Register
E94864JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/10/2023 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E95848JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/10/2023 8:00:00 AMPeterboroughPeterborough Lions Community Centre Register
E96719JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/10/2023 8:00:00 AMWellandNiagara Safety Village Register
E97332JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/10/2023 8:00:00 AMBellevilleFairfield Inn & Suites - Belleville Register
E99197JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/10/2023 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E100038JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/18/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E106401JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/18/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E98983JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/23/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Course is full
E100039JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/25/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E100040JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/30/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E100028JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)10/31/2023 8:00:00 AMSimcoeTravelodge - Simcoe Register
E103520JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/7/2023 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E94115JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/7/2023 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E95030JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/14/2023 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E96830JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/14/2023 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada-Cambridge Register
E98984JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/20/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E98495JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/21/2023 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E99406JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/21/2023 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E100041JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)11/27/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E100042JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E96392JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E98985JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E106860JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/2/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105691JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/8/2024 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E106895JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/15/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105636JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/16/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E105898JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/16/2024 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E105967JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/16/2024 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E106197JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/16/2024 8:00:00 AMPeterboroughPeterborough Lions Community Centre Register
E105296JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/22/2024 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E105218JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/23/2024 8:00:00 AMNorth BayWorkplace Safety North Register
E105476JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/23/2024 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E106792JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/23/2024 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E107466JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/23/2024 8:00:00 AMWindsorThe Safety Village - Windsor Register
E105882JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/29/2024 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E107405JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)1/30/2024 8:00:00 AMChathamRetro Suites Hotel - Chatham Register
E107021JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)2/20/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105679JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)2/26/2024 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E105169JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)2/27/2024 8:00:00 AMHuntsvilleHoliday Inn Express Huntsville Register
E105692JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)3/4/2024 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E105637JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)3/5/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E106240JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)3/11/2024 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E107082JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)3/13/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105974JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)3/26/2024 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E107065JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/2/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E106912JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/9/2024 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E106379JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/15/2024 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E105574JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/16/2024 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E105638JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/16/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E107475JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)4/23/2024 8:00:00 AMWindsorThe Safety Village - Windsor Register
E105983JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)5/28/2024 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E105694JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)5/29/2024 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E105639JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)6/4/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E105695JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)7/23/2024 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E105582JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)9/10/2024 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E105991JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)9/10/2024 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E105206JHSC Certification Part 1 (2020)9/24/2024 8:00:00 AMNorth BayWorkplace Safety North Register

 
 

Session Details


From: Sep 26, 2023 - To: Jul 04, 2024
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E99038JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)9/26/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E98490JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/3/2023 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E95689JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/11/2023 8:00:00 AMWindsorWindsor Safety Village Register
E98988JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/16/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E96888JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/17/2023 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada-Cambridge Register
E103525JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/23/2023 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E95020JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/23/2023 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E99039JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)10/23/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E93849JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/1/2023 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E99041JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/1/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E98989JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/6/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E97075JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/7/2023 8:00:00 AMNiagara FallsIBEW Local 303 - Niagara Falls Course is full
E99032JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/7/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E99413JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/7/2023 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E101103JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/13/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E93813JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/14/2023 8:00:00 AMNorth BayBest Western North Bay Register
E95612JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/15/2023 8:00:00 AMChathamRetro Suites Hotel - Chatham Register
E95456JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/21/2023 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E95856JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/27/2023 8:00:00 AMPeterboroughPeterborough Lions Community Centre Register
E94881JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/28/2023 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E99042JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/28/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E96389JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)11/29/2023 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E99044JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/4/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E103527JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/5/2023 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E94119JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E95042JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E97344JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/11/2023 8:00:00 AMBellevilleFairfield Inn & Suites - Belleville Register
E94610JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/12/2023 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E99414JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/12/2023 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E99047JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/13/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E98990JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/18/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E96889JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/19/2023 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada-Cambridge Register
E99048JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)12/20/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E106896JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)1/16/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105970JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)1/30/2024 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieQuattro Hotel & Conference Centre-SSM Register
E105640JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/6/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E105517JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/12/2024 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E106119JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/12/2024 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E107019JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/12/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E106005JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/20/2024 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E106203JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/21/2024 8:00:00 AMPeterboroughPeterborough Lions Community Centre Register
E107472JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/21/2024 8:00:00 AMWindsorThe Safety Village - Windsor Register
E107022JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/26/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E107410JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)2/27/2024 8:00:00 AMChathamRetro Suites Hotel - Chatham Register
E106802JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)3/5/2024 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E105641JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/2/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E105693JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/8/2024 8:00:00 AMStratfordBest Western Plus Stratford Register
E106392JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/8/2024 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E106921JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/8/2024 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E105203JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/15/2024 8:00:00 AMNorth BayWorkplace Safety North Register
E107064JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/15/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E105575JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)4/23/2024 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E105642JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)5/14/2024 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E107477JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)5/14/2024 8:00:00 AMWindsorThe Safety Village - Windsor Register
E105176JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)6/25/2024 8:00:00 AMHuntsvilleHoliday Inn Express Huntsville Register
E105580JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)6/25/2024 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 - Point Edward Register
E107488JHSC Certification Part 2 - Construction (2020)7/2/2024 8:00:00 AMSimcoeTravelodge - Simcoe Register

 
 

Session Details


From: Nov 01, 2023 - To: Apr 05, 2024
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E99938JHSC Certification Part 2 - Transportation (2020)11/1/2023 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E97303JHSC Certification Part 2 - Transportation (2020)11/13/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E100921JHSC Certification Part 2 - Transportation (2020)11/22/2023 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E105617JHSC Certification Part 2 - Transportation (2020)1/8/2024 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E107081JHSC Certification Part 2 - Transportation (2020)4/3/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register