Get fully JHSC certified with the experts at PSHSA
Take all your required JHSC certification with CPO-approved experts and flexible training options—available online or in-person, in both public courses and private team sessions. Register for part 1 and 2 at the same time to streamline your path to full compliance.
Four ways to complete your JHSC certification
Choose from four flexible delivery formats to fit your team’s needs and learning preferences.
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Virtual self-paced
Learn online at your own pace and access your content anytime, anywhere.
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Virtual instructor-led
Learn from an expert trainer in an online classroom environment.
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In person
Learn onsite at your workplace or in-person at our North York head office.
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Public or private
Join one of our many public JHSC training sessions with learners from a variety of industries, or request a quote for a private training session.
All your certification needs in one convenient place
From part 1 to part 2 and your mandatory refresher, we handle the full JHSC certification process under one roof. Train with the same trusted instructors, stay on top of your timelines, and choose the format that works best for you—online, in-person, public, or private.
One provider. Full compliance. Zero hassle.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Training Part 1
Build foundational knowledge of JHSC roles, legal responsibilities, hazard recognition, and workplace inspection procedures.
In part 1, you will learn about:
- relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines
- your legal rights and responsibilities as a JHSC member
- common workplace hazards and key steps to addressing them
- how to conduct workplace inspections and incident investigations
- how to respond to employee health and safety complaints and suggestions
- how to function effectively as a JHSC member
Note: JHSC Certification Part 2 must be completed within 12 months of JHSC Certification Part 1.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Training Part 2
Practice identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards, and develop draft action plans and recommendations tailored to your organization.
In part 2, you will learn about:
- relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines
- minimum 6 workplace hazards particular to your work environment and their potential to cause injury or illness
- how to effectively recognize, assess, control, and evaluate workplace hazards
- how to prepare and complete an action plan
Choose your sector:
We offer JHSC part 2 sessions for all workplaces, as well as dedicated sessions for four public sectors: healthcare, government, public safety, and education.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Refresher Course
Refresher training is mandatory every three years to maintain your certification. Take our one-day JHSC refresher course to review core concepts, address legislative updates, and reinforce hazard recognition.
Why train with PSHSA?
- CPO-approved training provider
- sector-specific expertise–education, government, healthcare, and public safety
- flexible delivery–online, in-person, and private training options
- learner-centred course design–using personalized workplace experience scenarios
Testimonials
A realistic approach to health and safety has led to an effective Joint Health and Safety Committees for the City of Vaughan. PSHSA understands our organization and training is tailored to our needs. It’s an integrated approach for both members and workers. It’s easy, effective and it’s practical.
Our partnership with the Public Services Health & Safety Association allows for JHSC training that is focused on the health & safety issues that our hospitals see. It is relevant training and PSHSA knows how to connect with our JHSC members to keep them engaged.
A successful Joint Health & Safety Committee means integrating into your organization so that workers and committee members are aligned. As well it takes a good training partnership to stay current and to evolve your health and safety program.