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How can you contribute to a safer workplace? A joint health and safety committee supports the employer’s duty to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. The joint committee brings together representatives of the employer and the workers, to identify and help resolve health and safety issues in the workplace. This Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Fundamentals course is designed for current and aspiring committee members looking to enhance their knowledge and effectiveness.

Through interactive, hands-on sessions, you will define the roles and responsibilities of a JHSC, navigate WSBC regulations, and learn about work refusals, incident investigations, and workplace inspections. Collaborating with peers, you’ll tackle industry health and safety challenges and explore the JHSC’s vital role in workplace operations. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with practical skills and resources to empower your committee in identifying and resolving health and safety issues in your workplace.

Effective April 3, 2017, WorkSafeBC mandates that all Joint Health and Safety Committee members have a minimum of 8-hours of training. This workshop is free of charge to employers in the motion picture and performing arts industries and qualifies as the required 8 hours of training.

- Dates: October 28-29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Certificate Validity: No Expiration Date

Qualifications / Required Skills

Must be currently employed in, or seeking a career within the B.C. arts and entertainment industry.
For virtual sessions, the participant guide is attached to your confirmation email along with the Zoom link to join the session. Have a secondary device available, such as a tablet, for referencing the participant manual during the virtual facilitated group session.
For in-person sessions, the participant guide is provided at the start of the session.
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca

Additional Information

Learning Outcomes:
- Define a JHSC (composition, purpose, logistics, roles)
- Clarifying your role and scope as a committee member
- Comprehending WSBC regulations, guidelines, and relevant legislature
- Navigating Work Refusal process
- Effective communication, consultation, recommendation and reporting
- Awareness of risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations
- Governance and strategic planning

Topics Covered:
- Worker, Supervisor, and Employer Rights and Responsibilities
- Navigating the Workers Compensation Acts and Regulations
- Terms of Reference
- Meeting Minutes & Reporting
- Workplace Inspections
- Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
- Incident Investigations
- Committee Effectiveness and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning

Who Should Enroll:
This workshop is designed for JHSC members, or any person interested in joining their workplace’s JHSC committee.

Perfect For:
- JHSC Members
- Production Managers
- Assistant Directors
- Department Heads
- Location Managers
- Stage Managers
- Technical Directors
- Event Coordinators

Certification Passing Requirements:
- Full attendance and participation in the workshop (cameras on) are required to receive a certificate of completion.

Register Here: https://actsafe.ca/courses-workshops/joint-health-safety-committee-fundamentals/ 

Salary: n/a

Contact Information

Actsafe Safety Association
140 - 4259 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1H1

info@actsafe.ca
604-733-4682
www.actsafe.ca

Employer Profile

Actsafe is a not-for-profit health and safety association supporting British Columbia’s arts and entertainment industries. The organization provides training, resources, and advisory services to promote safe working practices across performing arts, live events, and motion picture sectors.