This Policy section pertains to the following WCA
Part 3 Division 3 Section 125 – 140 Joint Committees and Worker Representatives
This Policy section pertains to the following WSBC OSHR
Part 3 Rights and Responsibilities - Contents of a Health and Safety Program
Section 3.3 Contents of program sub section (g)
Section 3.8 Inspection participation by a committee member
Part 4 Emergency Preparedness and Response
Section 4.14 Emergency Procedures
Section 4.16 Training
The Policy
Northern Lights College is responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient, effective health and safety program. This cannot be achieved without the active participation of the workers from all levels within the organization. To this end Northern Lights College will form and amintain Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) at the Dawson Creek Campus and the Fort St. John Campus. In order to maintain effective communication between the to larger campuses and ensure representation of the remaining campuses the College will maintain a Regional JOHSC.
The Committee’s role at the College will include:
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the promotion safe work practices
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assistance in creating a safe and healthy workplace
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recommending actions which will improve the effectiveness of the occupational health and safety program and
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promoting compliance with WorkSafeBC Regulation.
All Northern Lights College employees are encouraged to bring any safety concerns to their safety committees or individual members.