FAQs
Yes. Every person who is designated to serve on a JHSC in a fixed workplace must complete the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative Educational Program within 12 months of becoming a member.
Anyone designated to serve on a JHSC for a project site must complete the program before becoming a member.
View training options here.
Each person receiving blended or virtual instruction must take the WorkSafeNB e-courses. The five e-courses must be completed before any instruction.
For those receiving classroom-only instruction, the e-courses are not required.
Register for e-courses here.
Learn more about training options and requirements here.
The employer is responsible to pay for JHSC training.
You will need to contact your JHSC training provider. If the provider is WorkSafeNB, please email prevention@ws-ts.nb.ca. For training records or certificates issued by external training providers, including employers, please contact them directly.
JHSC training does not expire. Your organization can decide whether members need to retake their JHSC training and how often. If you choose to make this a requirement for your committee, include this information in your terms of reference.
Learn more about JHSCs for fixed workplaces and project sites. We encourage all JHSC members and trainers to subscribe to E-News to keep up-to-date on health and safety news that can affect their workplace.
Go to the JHSC Centre main page.
