Human Resources - Joint Health and Safety Committee

Question 1

Joint Health and Safety Committee

The JHSC will have __ people, consisting of at least __% appointed by the Fire Fighter’s Association.

Answer 1

• 14 people

- 50%

Question 2

Joint Health and Safety Committee

How often does the JHSC meet?

Answer 2

once every three months

Question 3

Joint Health and Safety Committee

JHSC meeting minutes will be posted for __ days within __ days of the meeting.

Answer 3

• 14 days

- 7 days

Question 4

Joint Health and Safety Committee

The Fire Chief will respond to health and safety concerns within __ days of receiving the meeting minutes.

Answer 4

21 days

Question 5

Joint Health and Safety Committee

How long does the Fire Chief have to respond to a health and safety concerns?

Answer 5

within 21 days of receipt of the meeting minutes

Question 6

Joint Health and Safety Committee

If your supervisor is unable or fails to act on the recommendations or correct the problem within a reasonable time, the employee must refer this issue to his/her ________ _____?
If that person is unable or fails, who should the employee contact?

Answer 6

DC

JHSC *reply will be sent by co-chairs within 30 days

Question 7

Joint Health and Safety Committee

When a death or critical injury occurs or the individual is admitted to the hospital the DC will immediately notify the:

Answer 7

• Fire chief
• JHSC co chairs
• Local 1212 president
• Local 1212 WSIB rep
• Peel police
• MOL (through comms) *if the death or critical injury is the result of a fire, an investigator from the OFM and fire prevention officer will also be notified.

Question 8

Joint Health and Safety Committee

The JHSC management Co-chair will prepare a report for the MOL and submit the report within _ hrs of the incident (death or critical injury).

Answer 8

48hrs