The Health and Safety Committees course provides a practical introduction to Health and Safety Committees. It offers guidance on how to establish a new committee, how a committee can perform its functions and how it can be effective. It introduces the course participant to the roles and responsibilities of a committee and its members. The many sample checklists, policies and other useful documents can be customized for any specific work environment. The Health and Safety Committees course is a flexible, easy and cost-effective way to get the committee off to a great start.

Topics include:

What is a committee?
Establishing a committee
An effective committee
Resolving issues
Workplace inspections - great check lists
I investigations
Committee?s role in resolving work refusals
Sample policies, inspection check lists, accident report form and many others
Quizzes to test participants? knowledge

Upon completion of the course you will know how to:

Fulfil l your duties as a Committee member
Respond to workplace concerns
Investigate accidents
Assist in resolving workplace issues
Identify and take steps to control work hazards
Know where to find the best possible sources of health and safety information

TARGET AUDIENCE	PRE-REQUISITE
Health and Safety Committee Members.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..
Human resources and managers with responsibilities for health and safety, training and compliance .	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..