Health and Safety Representatives 

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires a worker Health and Safety Representative in workplaces with 6-19 workers. The role of the representative is to support health and safety in the workplace by:

• Identifying workplace hazards
• Conducting workplace inspections
• Being consulted about workplace testing
• Making recommendations to improve workplace health and safety

A Guide for H&S Reps in the Workplace

Joint Health and Safety Committees

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires workplaces with 20 or more employees to establish a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (abbreviation: JOHSC). These advisory committees are composed of representatives selected from management and workers such that at least 50% of the committee members represent the workers. The function of the JOHSC is to support the Internal Responsibility System for workplace health and safety by:

• Meeting regularly (minimum every 3 months)
• Conducting workplace inspections
• Identifying potential health and safety hazards
• Being consulted about workplace testing
• Making recommendations to improve workplace health and safety

Fleming College has a JOHSC at each of the three main campuses.

Joint Health and Safety Committees Terms of Reference – Updated 2023

A Guide for JHSCs in the Workplace

Safety Committees – Video Reference

Joint Health and Safety Committee Member’s Site