JHSC Certification Part 2: Mining

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, at least one worker member and one management member of the joint health and safety committee (JHSC) are required to be certified. Certification is divided between generic training (Part 1) and sector-specific training (Part 2), which must be taken within twelve months of each other.

This three-day sector-specific training course is designed to provide participants with the information and tools they need as JHSC members to recognize, assess and recommend controls for the hazards that are commonly found in mining sector workplaces. This includes understanding how to identify the relevant legislation, as well as standards, guidelines and best practices as they apply to the hazards in question.

Topics include:

• dust and particulates
• mine ventilation
• fatigue
• stress and the shift worker
• ground control
• water management
• electrical hazards
• lockout
• underground haulage
• surface mobile equipment
• falls from elevations.

Prerequisites:

JHSC Certification Part 1

Intended Audience:

The course is designed for JHSC members or anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of the specific hazards within the mining sector.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Confirmation of Identification:

The instructor will be required to verify participant’s identification by checking valid photo ID prior to the start of the course. Please ensure that you bring one of the following accepted identification credentials with you: Canadian or foreign passport; Canadian citizenship card; Immigration and Refugee Report; Enhanced driver’s licence issued by Ontario; or Ontario Health Insurance Card.

NOTE: Failing to provide the proper credentials will result in a non-completion of the training program and no record of training will be issued.