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JHSC Tip Sheet – Investigations
This tip sheet supports Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) members involved in workplace incident investigations. It provides clear guidance for learning-focused investigations that promote transparency and trust. Use it to strengthen participation, improve information gathering, and identify both physical and psychological contributing factors. The goal is to focus on solutions — not blame —… Continue reading JHSC Tip Sheet – Investigations
JHSC Training Tracker Template
Use this Excel-based template to record and track Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) member training. It helps you monitor completion dates, training providers, annual entitlement hours, and renewal requirements. The tracker promotes accountability, ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC training standards, and keeps your committee’s learning progress organized in one place. Download Template (Excel)
JHSC Monthly Checklist – Committee Members
This monthly checklist helps Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) members stay organized and proactive throughout each meeting cycle. It outlines essential actions to take before, during, and after meetings — including preparing agenda items, conducting inspections, and following up on outstanding issues. Use this tool to maintain accountability and consistency within your committee’s safety… Continue reading JHSC Monthly Checklist – Committee Members
Hazard Report Form
Use this form to document and report workplace hazards observed by employees or supervisors. It helps Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) members review, track, and resolve potential risks through corrective actions and follow-up. Download PDF
JHSC Monthly Checklist – Co-Chairs
This monthly checklist helps Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) co-chairs plan, run, and follow up on meetings effectively. It outlines key responsibilities before, during, and after each meeting — from preparing agendas and assigning inspections to reviewing actions and encouraging participation. Use it to stay organized and maintain clear communication between worker and employer… Continue reading JHSC Monthly Checklist – Co-Chairs
JHSC Tip Sheet – Inspections
Use this tip sheet to strengthen your inspection process as a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) member. It provides practical reminders for preparing, observing, and documenting inspections effectively — including engaging workers, reviewing past reports, and identifying both physical and psychological hazards. Ideal for new and experienced inspectors alike, this guide supports consistent, proactive… Continue reading JHSC Tip Sheet – Inspections
RECREATIONAL CANNABIS AND IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS
In October of 2018, recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. In response to this, the Federal Government has amended impaired driving laws. This comes as no surprise given that: impaired driving is already the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada, even before legalization; Statistics Canada estimates that a drug impaired driving offence… Continue reading RECREATIONAL CANNABIS AND IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS
OH CANNABIS
Cannabis has been legal since 2018, so here are 17 things you should know:
Managing Substance Use In The Workplace
BC’s tourism and hospitality industry is known for many things, including helpful, friendly, warm, welcoming staff who are always ready with a smile. Unfortunately, like many other sectors, substance use negatively affects our industry through absenteeism, lost productivity, and health and safety concerns. Whether dealing with an employee who is impaired on the job, taking… Continue reading Managing Substance Use In The Workplace
Doctor’s Notes: When Should An Employer Ask For One?
Is it OK to ask employees for a doctor’s note if they are off work due to illness? Do you have to wait a certain number of days before you can ask for a doctor’s note?