What is certification training and who provides it?
OHSA Subsection 9(12) requires most workplaces with 20 or more workers to have at least one worker and one management person serve as certified members of a workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). This certification involves training in health and safety law, and the identification, assessment and control of hazards. Standards for this training are set by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), in accordance with section 4 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the WSIB certifies JHSC members who complete approved training programs. Certification training is delivered by a number of approved providers. The programs vary in length and cost. More information on certification training can be found on the WSIB’s website. A list of training providers can be obtained by calling the WSIB’s Certification Hotline at 1-800-663-6639.
