JHSC Part 2 is the second and final mandatory course required to become a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member in Ontario. Building on the foundation from JHSC Part 1, this course focuses on workplace and sector-specific hazard assessment so certified members can apply their training directly to their own workplace.
STS Group is approved by the Ontario Chief Prevention Officer to provide Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training.
Overview
While JHSC Part 1 covers the general knowledge required of a certified member, JHSC Part 2 goes further by teaching participants how to identify and control hazards specific to their industry, whether that’s manufacturing, construction, or another industrial setting. Completing both Part 1 and Part 2, along with a written and practical assessment, fulfills the requirements for full JHSC certification under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
What You’ll Learn
This mandatory course provides participants with an understanding of how to recognize, assess and control workplace hazards, the rights and duties of certified members, and how to conduct effective workplace inspections and incident investigations.
Who Should Attend?
Existing or future Health and Safety Committee Members (including both worker and management representatives), Supervisors, Health and Safety Managers.
Topics
- Workplace Specific Hazard Assessment (participants conduct a risk assessment after completing JHSC Part 1)
- Specific Hazards for different types of industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial, etc.
- Hazard identification, assessment, control or eliminate, implementing and re-assessing control measures (RACER methodology)
Delivery Options
In-class or Blended (Online + In-class)
Certification
Participants receive JHSC Part 2 Workplace Specific Hazard Certification, a Certified JHSC Member Wallet Card, and a Wall Certificate. Certification expires 3 years from the date of issue, and a one-day refresher training course is required to maintain it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is JHSC Part 2 good for once both parts are complete?
JHSC certification, once Part 1 and Part 2 are both complete, is valid for 3 years from the date it’s issued. Members must take a one-day refresher training course before it expires to keep their certification active.
How to get level 2 health and safety?
To complete JHSC Level 2 (Part 2), you must first finish JHSC Part 1, then enrol in Part 2 through a CPO-approved provider like STS Group. Part 2 involves workplace-specific hazard assessment training using the RACER methodology, followed by a written and practical assessment.
Do JHSC members get paid?
Yes, in most cases. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, time spent by JHSC members on committee duties, including training, inspections, and meetings, is generally considered work time and must be paid by the employer at their regular or premium rate, as applicable.
Is JHSC certification mandatory?
Yes. Ontario workplaces with 20 or more employees are required to have at least two certified JHSC members. Full certification requires completing both JHSC Part 1 and Part 2 training and passing the required assessment. Learn more about the full JHSC certification process.