Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC) – Online Training Course

Course Description

This online Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC) course provides participants with the knowledge and understanding required to effectively fulfil their roles and responsibilities as members of a Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

The course introduces the purpose, structure, and importance of the OHSC in promoting a safe and healthy workplace. Participants will explore applicable occupational health and safety legislation, committee requirements, member responsibilities, and the duties necessary to support an effective health and safety program.

Key topics include the roles and responsibilities of committee members and workplace representatives, legislative requirements, hazard identification, workplace inspections, communication, and the committee’s role in supporting continuous improvement in workplace safety.

The course also covers the fundamentals of incident investigation, including identifying contributing factors, gathering relevant information, determining root causes, and developing corrective and preventative actions to help prevent similar incidents from occurring.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to OHSC – Understand the purpose, structure, and importance of a Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
2. Roles and Responsibilities – Explore the responsibilities of employers, workers, supervisors, and OHSC members in maintaining a safe workplace.
3. Legislative Requirements – Review applicable occupational health and safety legislation, committee requirements, membership, meetings, and documentation.
4. OHSC Duties and Functions – Understand committee duties, including workplace inspections, hazard identification, safety recommendations, communication, and follow-up.
5. Incident Investigation – Learn the principles of incident investigation, evidence gathering, identifying root causes, and recommending effective corrective actions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and value of a Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of OHSC members and workplace representatives.
• Understand applicable legislative requirements governing OHSC operations.
• Describe the duties and functions of an effective safety committee.
• Recognize workplace hazards and understand the importance of inspections and safety recommendations.
• Explain the basic steps involved in conducting an incident investigation.
• Identify contributing factors and root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Course Delivery: Online, self-paced training.

Intended Audience: Newly appointed and existing OHSC members, worker and employer representatives, supervisors, and individuals involved in workplace health and safety.