HEALTHCARE Violence: Assault, harassment, a gressive/confused clients. Lifting Injuries: Client handling, moving equipment. Repeated Movements: Lifting, food prep, computer work, laundry. Biological Hazards: Needlesticks, biohazardous waste, blood/air/droplet borne pathogens. Exposure to Chemicals: Disinfecting, sterilizing solutions, drug exposure. Food Prep Accidents: Sharps, deep fryers, ovens, freezers. Slips and Falls: Wet floors, tripping hazards, icy outdoor areas, client handling. *This list/these examples are not exhaustive.
What is a JHSC? A workplace Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) includes both management and worker representatives. At least half of the committee should be non-management workers. The requirement to have a JHSC is based on the number of workers, so some workplaces may have only a Health & Safety Representative, which may be a worker or a member of management. The JHSC meets on a regular basis to review and deal with any health and safety issues at the workplace in a cooperative way.
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Your worker representatives on the JHSC contribute their first-hand knowledge of the workplace and the experience of the workers to critical conversations about health and safety.
