WorkSafeBC Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Training BC

Managing corporate safety compliance across BC British Columbia? Our complete 8-hour JHSC training course accommodates both busy employees who do not have the time to attend classroom sessions via our self-paced online self study curriculum, as well as entire company departments through private virtual live classroom bookings who want a more hands on approach with an instructor. We make tracking your team's compliance seamless. Just scroll down and you can register your members for whichever option works best for you.

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JHSC TRAINING RELEVANT FOR ALL INDUSTRIES IN BC BRITISH COLUMBIA
​Our Course Meets with WCB COR Requirements for WorkSafeBC JHSC JOSH JOHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Training Certification BC, Incident Investigations BC and Workplace Safety Inspections BC. Our Classroom and Online WorkSafeBC JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee 8 Hour Certification Training​ BC Courses Cover the Entire WorkSafeBC 8 Hour JHSC Training Requirements by WorkSafeBC.
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​​As of April 03, 2017 WorkSafeBC requires that all potential joint health and safety committee members in BC must receive 8 hrs of instruction in JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Training BC. ​Any employer with 20 or more workers, overall within their business, must by law have a functioning JHSC joint health and safety committee established in BC workplaces. GG Health and Safety Consulting is proud to present our 8 hour JHSC training BC (JOSH Committee Training BC) course which meets and exceeds all new WorkSafeBC requirements. Our online 8 hour WorkSafeBC JHSC joint occupational health and safety committee fundamentals training BC course, will ensure legal requirements and assist employers/participants on how to start-up a committee at your workplace, how to effectively implement a JHSC, duties and functions of members and as a team, and educate you on the OHSR regulation.​ A Minimum of 4 members must be present at your monthly JHSC joint health and safety committee meeting. All members must be certified and trained. It is recommended to also train 1 to 2 alternates. 50% can be management reps and 50% can be employee reps. You cannot have more management reps on your committee than employee reps. For example 2 managers; 4 employees is good. Employee Reps must be elected by the workers. We proudly provide jhsc training courses and certification near me for employer groups and workers throughout the following British Columbia BC. Our certified and approved jhsc curriculum provides the foundational training required to navigate all provincial safety mandates outlined by GG Health and Safety Consulting.

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✔ OPTION 1: 2026 CLASSROOM
​(INSTRUCTOR-LED)

• The Classroom 8 Hour WorkSafeBC JHSC JOHSC JOSH Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training BC course is a full day course (9:00 am to 4:00 pm pacific - all 8 hours of required training material is covered in this time frame) and is taught LIVE by our instructor via zoom (virtual training).
• Questioning and answering period during this course is possible as it is a LIVE course with an actual instructor.​
• The day will include 2 x 15 min breaks and 1 x 30 min lunch break. Each participant will either require access to their own PC or if you have multiple participants you can situate them in a room and project us from a audio/visual set up.
• After the course is complete all participants will be emailed their certificates.
• After the course is complete - you will have to write 3 exams and forward them to us for filing. 
• This is not a pass or fail course. If for any reason a participant does not receive a minimum of 80% on their final exams, we will simply email them back and advise them to re-look at the questions they got wrong.
• ​All participants are guaranteed to receive their certification.​​​

​​SCROLL DOWN TO PLACE YOUR ORDER - "CLASSROOM REGISTER BUY NOW" BUTTON

✔ OPTION 2: 2026 ONLINE
​(SELF STUDY)

• The Online Self Study 8 Hour WorkSafeBC JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training BC course and does not include a live instructor.
  
• Students will study the 8 hour material on their own time (or we recommend giving your team a deadline for completion). There is NO TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE OUR ONLINE COURSE and is SELF PACED.
  
• This course consists of videos, power point presentations, written WCB handouts & booklets, WCB annual auditing form, sample forms (agenda/minutes), sample procedures (terms of reference) and 3 exams.
  
• Study the 8 Hour JHSC Material, Complete the Exams and Email Us the 3 Exams When Finished. Your Exams Will be Marked within 1 to 2 business days and a Certificate of Completion will be Emailed to You. 
  
• You may email us the 3 exams anytime you like as there is no time limit for completion. This is not a pass or fail course. If for any reason a participant does not receive a minimum of 80% on their final exams, we will simply email them back and advise them to re-look at the questions they got wrong.
  
• ​All participants are guaranteed to receive their certification.​​​

​SCROLL DOWN TO PLACE YOUR ORDER - "CLASSROOM REGISTER BUY NOW" BUTTON

🔍 VIEW JHSC TRAINING COURSE CURRICULUM HERE

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8 Hours Classroom ​JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Training BC (INSTRUCTOR-LED)
JHSC FUNDAMENTALS   I   INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS   I   WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS

​Need Assistance With Your Order? We're Here to Help
(778) 316-6440 or [email protected]
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 🏷️ ON SALE THIS WEEK ONLY
Sale Price Expires July 10, 2026​
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​​CLASSROOM 2026 (INSTRUCTOR-LED)

​🏷️ ON ​SALE $138.95 CDN + GST per person 
Reg. Price $189.78 CDN - OVER $50.00 per person in SAVINGS!

​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ​Course Instructor: Gagan Grewal, Dipl. T. OHS BCIT
🔍 Gagan, has over 26 years of professional occupational health and safety experience across BC and many other parts of Canada. He holds a Diploma of Technology in OHS from BCIT and is considered, by his peers, the most recognized OHS consultant and trainer with businesses and legislative authorities across BC and Canada. ​Learn more about Gagan HERE.
​CHOOSE FROM THE 2 DATES BELOW
🔍Upon your purchase you will receive the study material and zoom link by email. One of our staff members will contact you to collect names of all students. All required WorkSafeBC 8 hour course material will be covered within this time frame.

UPCOMING CLASS:
​✔ TUESDAY
July 28, 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm ​
ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT
📌 SEATS FOR OUR 8 HOUR JHSC CLASSROOM COURSE ARE LIMITED AND FILL UP QUICKLY DUE TO HIGH INSTRUCTOR DEMAND. WE RECOMMEND TO PLACE YOUR ORDER SOONER THAN LATER -​BEFORE SEATS ARE FULL.

📌 PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT FOR THE CORRECT  "QUANTITY" OF PARTICIPANTS (I.E. 1 TO 5) WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER. 

UPCOMING CLASS:
​✔ MONDAY
Aug 10, 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT
📌 SEATS FOR OUR 8 HOUR JHSC CLASSROOM COURSE ARE LIMITED AND FILL UP QUICKLY DUE TO HIGH INSTRUCTOR DEMAND. WE RECOMMEND TO PLACE YOUR ORDER SOONER THAN LATER - BEFORE SEATS ARE FULL.

📌 PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT FOR THE CORRECT  "QUANTITY" OF PARTICIPANTS (I.E. 1 TO 5) WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER. 

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​6 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 7%)
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ON SALE $2084.25 CDN + GST
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📌Remember: You Can Save Your Purchased Seats for Future Member Training. We Recommend Taking Advantage of This Limited Time Sale Today!

📋 CLASSROOM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. To register for our classroom course click on the REGISTER HERE button above for your desired date.
2. Ensure you select for the correct quantity of participants
when placing your order. 
3. Click on the BUY NOW button and complete the
SECURE CHECKOUT instructions.
4. Once your payment has been processed your course material and the zoom link will be forwarded to your provided email address as downloads
(if you are the one purchasing the course).
5. Please ensure during CHECKOUT process that your provided
email address is spelled correctly.
6. ​You may then forward the study material and zoom link
​to all participants by email.
7. If you need assistance with your order please EMAIL US or
​CALL 778-316-6440.

8 Hours ​Online JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Training BC
​(SELF-STUDY)
​JHSC FUNDAMENTALS   I   INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS   I   WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS

​Need Assistance With Your Order? We're Here to Help
(778) 316-6440 or [email protected]
​

 🏷️ ON SALE THIS WEEK ONLY
Sale Price Expires July 10, 2026​
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​ONLINE SELF-STUDY 2026 (ONLINE)

​🏷️ ON ​SALE $108.98 CDN + GST per person ​
Reg. Price $159.98 CDN - ​OVER $50.00 per person in SAVINGS!

​🔍Upon your purchase you will receive the study material by email. One of our staff members will contact you to collect names of all students.

ONLINE SELF STUDY COURSE
🏷️ ​ON ​SALE $108.98 CDN + GST per person 

📌 PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT FOR THE CORRECT  "QUANTITY" OF PARTICIPANTS (I.E. 1 TO 5) WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER. 

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ONLINE SELF STUDY
​6 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 7%)
ON SALE $608.11 CDN + GST

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ONLINE SELF STUDY
​8 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 10%)
ON SALE $784.66 CDN + GST

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ONLINE SELF STUDY
​10 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 15%)
ON SALE $926.33 CDN + GST

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ONLINE SELF STUDY
​15 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 20%)
ON SALE $1307.76 CDN + GST

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ONLINE SELF STUDY
​20 MEMBERS (SAVE ANOTHER 25%)
ON SALE $1634.70 CDN + GST

​📌Remember: You Can Save Your Purchased Seats for Future Member Training. We Recommend Taking Advantage of This Limited Time Sale Today!

📋 ONLINE ORDER INSTRUCTIONS
1. To order our online course click on the ONLINE COURSE BUY NOW button above.
2. Ensure you select for the correct quantity of participants when placing your order. 
3. Click on the BUY NOW button and complete the SECURE CHECKOUT instructions.
4. Once your payment has been processed your online course material will be forwarded to YOUR provided email address as downloads
(if you are the one purchasing the course for all participants).
5. Please ensure during CHECKOUT process that your provided
​email address is spelled correctly.
6. Download all the study material and email/forward the study material to all the participants. ​You may then forward the study material to all participants by email. Or you can email us and we will send you the study material in 3 separate emails. 
7. Finally, please email us the names of all participants along with your company name to [email protected]. 
8. If you need assistance with your order please EMAIL US or
​CALL 778-316-6440.

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GG Safety Consulting proudly provides WorkSafeBC compliant 8-hour JHSC / JOHSC certification courses for employers and workers throughout British Columbia. We offer local corporate group bookings and flexible virtual online training options near me across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Langley, Delta, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, White Rock, Mission, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Whistler, Hope, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Kelowna, Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Langford, Nanaimo, and Vancouver Island.

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JHSC TRAINING BC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

​How do I order the WorkSafeBC 8 Hour CLASSROOM or ONLINE JHSC BC training course for multiple participants from GG Health and Safety Consulting?
To place your order for our WorkSafeBC JHSC JOHSC JOSH Joint Health and Safety Committee Training Course BC, you will need to click on the BUY NOW button. From there you will choose the QUANTITY OF PARTICIPANTS you would like to place your order for - then click on the BUY NOW button again and complete the SECURE CHECKOUT section to place your order. 

ONLINE SELF STUDY COURSE: If you are the person making the payment (for all your members) for the online JHSC course BC - all the training material including will automatically come to your provided email address. Download the study attachments and email them to all the participants. One of staff members will contact you via email to request the name of all the participants.
CLASSROOM COURSE: If you are the person making the payment (for all your members) for the classroom JHSC course BC - all the training material and zoom link will automatically come to your provided email address. Download the study attachments and zoom link and them email them to all the participants. Certification for classroom courses will be sent to each participant on the same day by email. We will ask for the participants names and emails on the day of the course.​

​We will match the incoming number of exams to the quantity of participants you ordered for. Please ensure your business name is on each exam. Each participants full name and company name must be on the exams (which they will email us upon completion) - one of our consultants then mark the incoming exams within 1 to 2 business days and email the participant their certificate of completion. There are 3 exams in total that need to completed and forwarded to us by email (JHSC, Incident Investigations and Workplace Inspections). There is no time limit to complete the course - it is self paced. If you receive less than 80% on each exam, we will simply email you and request to relook at the questions you got wrong (no one fails the course).
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Is your JHSC BC course recognized with WorkSafeBC?T
Yes, Absolutely. Not only is our 8 hour worksafebc joint health and safety committee training course recognized with WorkSafeBC, our instructor Gagan Grewal, is also a recognized trainer with WorkSafeBC. Also, our 8 hour joint health and safety committee training course meets and exceeds all WorkSafeBC regulation requirements for JHSC's in British Columbia.

Do you offer the 8 Hour WorkSafeBC JHSC BC training course as an online training option?
Yes we do. The 8 Online Self Study 8 Hour WorkSafeBC JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training BC course and does not include a live instructor. Students will study the 8 hour material on their own time (or we recommend giving your team a deadline for completion). There is NO TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE OUR ONLINE COURSE and is SELF PACED. This course consists of videos, power point presentations, written WCB handouts & booklets, WCB annual auditing form, sample forms (agenda/minutes), sample procedures (terms of reference) and 3 exams. Study the 8 Hour JHSC Material, Complete the Exams and Email Us the 3 Exams When Finished. Your Exams Will be Marked within 1 to 2 business days and a Certificate of Completion will be Emailed to You. You may email us the 3 exams anytime you like as there is no time limit for completion. This is not a pass or fail course. If for any reason a participant does not receive a minimum of 80% on their final exams, we will simply email them back and advise them to re-look at the questions they got wrong. All participants are guaranteed to receive their certification.

Do you offer the 8 Hour JHSC BC training course in classroom with an instructor?
Yes we do. The Classroom 8 Hour WorkSafeBC JOHSC JOSH JHSC Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training BC course is a full day course (9:00 am to 4:00 pm pacific - all 8 hours of required training material is covered in this time frame) and is taught LIVE by our instructor via zoom (virtual training). Questioning and answering period during this course is possible as it is a LIVE course with an actual instructor. The day will include 2 x 15 min breaks and 1 x 30 min lunch break. Each participant will either require access to their own PC or if you have multiple participants you can situate them in a room and project us from a audio/visual set up. After the course is complete all participants will be emailed their certificates. After the course is complete - you will have to write 3 exams and forward them to us for filing. This is not a pass or fail course. If for any reason a participant does not receive a minimum of 80% on their final exams, we will simply email them back and advise them to re-look at the questions they got wrong. All participants are guaranteed to receive their certification.​ 

How do I know if my business requires a joint health and safety committee in BC?
If your workplace has 20 or more workers overall within your business, you need a joint health and safety committee. This includes any workplace where there are 20 or more workers employed at the workplace for longer than a month. WorkSafeBC Officers may also order that a joint committee be established in any other workplace or even if you have less than 20 workers.

Do all joint health and safety committee members in BC need to be trained and certified?
Yes. As per WorkSafeBC regulations. starting April 3, 2017, all new joint health and safety committee members in BC must receive eight hours of training and instruction. 

How often does a joint health and safety committee in BC need to have a meeting?
In BC, a joint health and safety committee must meet and conduct a meeting on a monthly basis (at least once per month).
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How many joint health and safety committee members in BC do I need on my committee?
A joint health and safety committee in BC must have at least four members, and at least half of the members must be worker representatives. For the purpose of a joint committee, a worker representative must be someone who does not exercise managerial functions. Managerial functions generally relate to the overall direction at the workplace and may include disciplining workers and representing management in labour relations matters.​ A WorkSafeBC Officer may require you to have more than 4 members on your committee depending on the size of your business, number of employees, number of departments, number of locations and hazard rating. We recommend you have at least 6 members on your committee as a minimum (2 management reps, 4 employee reps). 1 management rep and the other 1 employee rep can be trained as alternates.

What is the difference between your online worksafebc joint health and safety committee self study training course compared to your classroom training course?
Our ONLINE WORKSAFEBC JHSC JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING BC SELF STUDY COURSE course meets and exceeds all WorkSafeBC JHSC training requirements. This online course is the same course we teach in classroom - however - it is self study, meaning no instructor is available. You must study yourself. This course is a self paced course and has no time limit for completion. Students can complete their studying on their own time schedule or the employer can provide a deadline to each participant. Our online self study JHSC 8 Hour course consists of videos, powerpoints, sample forms and worksafebc booklets. All study material and exams will be automatically forwarded to your provided email address upon purchase. Download the study material and forward the study material to the other students (if required). ​Complete the 3 final exams and forward all the exam(s) pages to the email provided to you - by PDF scan document or by taking pictures of each exam page (information will be provided on the final exam copies). One of our instructors will mark the exams within 1 to 2 business days and email you their certification cards. This is not a pass or fail course (everyone passes). If anyone does not do well on any of the exams, our instructor will email the participant and advise on which questions need to be re-looked at.

Our CLASSROOM WORKSAFEBC JHSC JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING BC SELF STUDY COURSE course is taught by a live instructor. Each course will be conducted via ZOOM web platform training. You can have each participant access a PC or have your team situated in a classroom and project us from an audio/video setup. The classroom course is scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be 1 x 15 min break in the morning - 30 min lunch break - 1 x 15 min break in the afternoon. 

Can I pay for the online safety course(s) over the phone?
Yes, but only for large groups. We also do provide further group discounts for 25 or more participants. Even though our online purchasing system is a very secure platform, you do have the option of paying for your course over the phone.

What forms of payment do you accept?
If you purchase your course(s) through our website purchasing platform, we can only accept credit card payment. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB. We also accept credit card payments over the phone for 25 or more participants.

I don't have time to finish my course today, can I leave and come back to complete my course?
Yes, can you leave your course at anytime without worrying about losing your progress. This course is self paced and has no time limit for completion. You can forward us the 3 exams for each participant by email anytime you like. 

Upon completion of the course, can the course certificates be printed?
Yes, when you forward us your 3 completed exams and pass your final exams successfully, we will email you your certificate within 1 to 2 business days. No one fails the course. We will email you to correct questions if for any reason you do not achieve the 80% pass mark for each exam. 

What kind of computer do I need to take your online courses?
To take our courses, we recommend using the latest version of your favorite browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) on your PC or Mac computer.

Do I have to take an exam at the end of the online course?
Yes.  All of our courses are competency-centered, meaning that learners must complete an assessment(s) of some type (i.e. Exam) in order to demonstrate an adequate level of understanding of the topics presented throughout the course.  This provides a tremendous level of due diligence which is required to ensure that reasonable precautions are taken for the safety and health of the learner. 

What if I fail or don't do well on the exam?
A mark of 80% must be achieved on each exam in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course up to three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. So in reality, no one ever fails a course.

Do you provide group discounts for businesses?
Yes, group discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. 

What is your refund policy?
There are no refunds on digital products. However, we at GG Health and Safety Consulting will do what we can to ensure our clients satisfaction.

Who do I contact if I need assistance with online registration or payment?
Contact our customer support at [email protected] or call customer service (778) 316- 6440.