Answers to commonly asked questions about Joint Health and Safety Refresher Training requirements in Ontario
What is JHSC Refresher Training?
- JHSC Refresher Training is required every 3 years under the 2016 standards
- Refresher Training provides a review of key concepts of the JHSC Parts 1 & 2 training courses, updates to legislation standards, codes of practice and occupational health and safety best practices
- Workers who were certified under the old standard (prior to March 1, 2016) are not required to complete JHSC Refresher Training but they can participate in Refresher Training if they wish
- JHSC Refresher Training can be completed 1 day
- Workers must complete Refresher Training prior to the expiry date indicated on their certification card
- The terms "JHSC Refresher Training" and "JHSC Recertification Training" are often use interchangeably but the MOL uses the term JHSC Refresher Training
If I was certified under the Old Standard (prior to March 1, 2016), but would like to take the recertification course, will I now have to take a recertification every 3 years?
No. Anyone can take a recertification course, but those certified under the old Standard are not required to fill out the MOL paperwork in class.
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If I was certified under the New Standard (after March 1, 2016), and am required to take a recertification course, can I take the course earlier then my expiry date?Yes. You can take the recertification course anytime you would like, however you will expire based on the new date, not the original date. For example, if your recertification date is October 2019 and you take the recertification course May 2019, then your next course must be completed by May 2022.
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More Frequently Asked Questions About JHSC Requirements in Ontario+What is the new Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training Program Standard?
The new Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training Program Standard has been established by Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) to provide a consistent minimum standard for all certified JHSC members. Prior to the new standard, JHSC members were trained to comply with the 1996 Certification Standards.
The new standard has three JHSC Certification Training courses: Part 1: Basic Training
Part 2: Workplace-specific Training
Refresher Training
+How are the new standards different from the previous standards?
The new JHSC Certification Training Standards strengthen the quality and consistency of certification training and introduce a training provider standard that outlines the requirements to deliver the new training program. Part 2 training has become formalized and must include training on a minimum of 6 workplace-specific hazards.
+When do the new JHSC certification training standards come into effect?
The new JHSC certification training standards came into effect on March 1, 2016. The 1996 Certification Standards were in effect until February 29, 2016.
+Do JHSC members who were certified under the 1996 Standards have to complete training as part of the new JHSC Certification Training Standard?
No, JHSC members certified under the 1996 standards are not required to complete any additional training under the new JHSC certification Training Standards. No refresher training is required to maintain certification of the 1996 standard certification.
However, as of March 1, 2016 JHSC members who have completed only Part 1 Training under the 1996 standards are required to complete Part 2 training with the new standards to be certified and are require to complete Refresher Training every 3 years to maintain certification. +How do I become a certified member of a JHSC?
Effective March 1, 2016, you must complete Part 1 and 2 training of a CPO-approved JHSC Certification Training Program delivered by a CPO-approved JHSC certification training provider. Part 2 training must be completed within 6 months of completing Part 1 training.
+How many members of a JHSC need to be certified?
A minimum of 1 member representing the employer and 1 member representing workers must be certified according to section 9(12) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
+Is my JHSC training certification valid if I change workplaces?
Yes, your certification remains valid and is transferable between workplaces. You should keep your worker certification card as proof of training. You may be required to complete Part 2 training (workplace-specific) if the type of work performed at your workplace changes.
+Where can I get more information about JHSC member training requirements and training standards?
Feel free to contact one of our sales team members if you have questions about the new JHSC Certification or Refresher Training requirements. You can also find more information about new JHSC Certification Training Program Standard on the Minsitry of Labour’s website.
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Last updated May 10, 2019
