HEALTH & SAFETY REPresentative

FOR WORKPLACES WITH 5-19 EMPLOYEES
HSRs must complete training within 12 months of being appointed or elected, as required by the updated OHSA (2024).
Training Locations: Kingston, Belleville, Picton & across Eastern Ontario
​Format: In Person - Distance Learning
Duration: 8 hours 
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1-6 Students: $1,800.00/Session
7-12 Students: ​$2400.00/Session
Travel charges and HST may apply

Details

A strong safety culture starts with informed, confident leaders. Our Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training gives workers the knowledge and practical skills they need to identify hazards, support compliance, and help keep their workplace safe. This course includes key concepts from JHSC Part 1, making it a solid foundation for new or developing safety representatives.

Expert Trainers for Real Learning
Our instructors bring years of experience in Ontario’s health and safety regulations, accident prevention, and workplace best practices. Training is delivered through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and real workplace examples, so participants understand not just what the law says — but how to apply it on the job.

Customized to Your Industry
Every workplace is different. We tailor the training content to your industry’s specific hazards - whether construction, manufacturing, warehousing, service, healthcare, or municipal operations. Your representatives leave with practical, relevant knowledge they can use immediately to strengthen your Internal Responsibility System (IRS).

Whether you're meeting legal requirements under the OHSA or building a stronger safety program, our Health and Safety Representative training helps your team lead with confidence and make a real impact.
​"In workplaces, including construction projects, at which the number of workers regularly exceeds five and at which no joint health and safety committee is required (5-19 employees)  employers or constructors must ensure that workers select a health and safety representative [s. 8(1)].

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

HSRs must complete training within 12 months of being appointed or elected, as required by the updated OHSA (2024).

​This Health & Safety Representative Training is required for workplaces in Ontario with 6 to 19 workers and is recommended for anyone involved in workplace safety decisions. It’s designed for workers who are stepping into a leadership role within the Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
  • Workers selected or elected to be Health & Safety Representatives
  • Employees in workplaces without a full JHSC
  • Supervisors, lead hands, and team leads who support safety decisions
  • Newer safety reps who need practical, hands-on guidance
  • Small business owners who manage safety themselves
  • Municipal, construction, industrial, warehousing, and service sector workers​
Anyone responsible for identifying hazards, participating in inspections, or supporting OHSA compliance will benefit from this course. It builds confidence, strengthens due diligence, and helps create safer workplaces.

WHAT YOU LEARN

This course includes core information from our JHSC Part 1 Training, tailored specifically for small workplaces.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Role of the Safety Representative
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Working with employers
  • Internal Responsibility System 
  • Fines
  • Leadership Skills
INVESTIGATIONS
  • Accident trends
  • Costs of an accident
  • Requirements for performing investigations
  • ​Investigation Process
  • Reporting
  • Follow-up actions
HAZARD & RISK
  • Definitions
  • Identifying hazards
  • Assessing hazards
  • Hazard Controls
  • PEMEP and RACE
  • Job Hazard Analysis
INSPECTIONS
  • Requirements
  • Purpose
  • Preparation
  • Conducting an inspection
  • Reporting
  • Follow-up
ADD-ON: ONLINE TRAINING
This online course is designed for anyone who provides instruction to workers. 

​​You will gain a deeper understanding of adult learning abilities and facilitation techniques. These skills can enhance your overall abilities as a Health and Safety Rep.

Instructors

JOHN
​Lead Instructor
BRIAN
​In Training
STEVE
​​In Training
Contact us today!
Don't compromise on workplace safety. Get in touch with our team at Safety Guys Workplace Safety Trainers today to discuss how we can tailor our training programs to meet your organization's needs!
Training that protects what matters most.
​Head Office: 24 Steve Fonyo Drive Unit 200-1 Kingston, ON K7M 8N9
Belleville Location: 335 University Ave, Belleville, ON K8N 5T7
Picton Location: Base 31, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0
Safety Guys Workplace Safety Trainers
Monday -Thursday. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
​Fridays: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

​613-549-6941
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