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Tanya’s training programs

Joint Occupational Health & Safety
Committee (JOHSC) course

What if… your safety meetings were spaces for true collaboration and not us vs them?

What if… action items were completed and your committee was moving forward?

What if… your safety committee was proactively preventing incidents instead of reactively trying to fix what’s broken?

What if… people actually wanted to be part of your committee?

What if… Safety Makes Sense™?


As a business owner and/or supervisor, you know how important health & safety committee meetings are. They’re not just legislated. They are the foundation of your company’s success – increasing production, promoting collaboration, building morale, and keeping people safe.

So, why do these meetings have to be such a drag? No one actually wants to attend them because they become gripe and complaint sessions.

Worst of all, it feels like you have the exact same meeting month after month. No matter how often or how long you meet, nothing seems to change.

You can take an OHS course anywhere. So, why should you choose ours?

Because it’s awesome! (Keep reading…)


What makes our program awesome?

We teach your team members how to run meetings that are engaging and effective.

They’ll come away with practical tips and tools that will transform their meetings. Instead of the “same old, same old” complaint sessions, your health & safety committee will have meaningful conversations that foster collaboration and promote creativity.

Your team may groan at the thought of an 8-hour training session, but we guarantee that they’ll have fun and learn new skills that they can use immediately at their next meeting.

Our training is high energy and interactive to keep students engaged, and we use a variety of learning styles to relate to and reach each student. 

Our program is designed for health & safety committee members, supervisors, HR managers, and safety coordinators. It meets all the requirements for WorkSafeBC’s mandatory legislation (Reg 3.27) and the entitlement training outlined in the Workers Compensation Act Pt. 2 Div 5(41).

After completing this awesome training, your staff will be thrilled to:

  • Explain the purposes of the Workers Compensation Act, Regulation 3.27 for joint committee mandatory training, and OHS Guidelines
  • Summarize the duties and functions of the joint committee
  • Be prepared to complete a formal accident investigation
  • Complete their monthly inspection
  • Understand the steps of the work refusal process
  • Identify educational requirements for joint committee members
  • Conduct an annual evaluation in accordance with the Regulation
  • Explain the prohibition against discriminatory action
  • Identify when an employer is required to consult with the joint committee
  • Differentiate between the roles of the committee co-chairs and joint committee members
  • Understand the purposes and what needs to be included in the committee’s Terms of Reference (or Rules of Procedure)
  • Apply the policies and procedures outlined in the committee’s Terms of Reference
  • Run an effective committee meeting

If you’re ready to have safety make sense for your company, choose the best fit program delivery for your team:

How is our program delivered?

In years past, there was only one way you could take the course: in-person, sitting in your boardroom. Thanks to virtual meeting technology, we now have more options.

Virtual live on Zoom

The best (in our humble opinion).
This option is more convenient, more engaging, and more interactive than a typical safety course. It’s easier for you to schedule attendees from different branches throughout your region. We leverage multiple technologies to ensure everyone is involved – even entertained.

Self-paced online

The most cost-effective solution for smaller teams.
This option covers all the same material, just in a pre-recorded online format. Each module ends with a summary quiz to ensure participants’ proof of understanding. Your staff has 30 days to finish the course and the mandatory exercises within the student manual.

In-person

The classic.
We come to you. Our instructor(s) will travel to your workplace and set up shop in your boardroom/training room. Please note that travel fees apply for trainings delivered outside of BC’s Lower Mainland.

Not sure which option will deliver the best results for your team? That’s okay! Reach out to us. We’d love to discuss the possibilities and help you prepare your team for success.

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Conference sessions

Our signature JOHSC program can be delivered for conferences in fun, bite-sized presentations.

Other topics:

  1. 1
    Rejuvenate your joint & safety committee meetings
  2. 2
    How to get 90% retention rate from your toolbox talks
  3. 3
    Effective hazard assessment
  4. 4
    Write an OH&S program that workers actually use
  5. 5
    Incident investigation: how to find multiple causes
  6. 6
    An employers’ planning toolkit for injury management (BC only)
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Tanya’s bio

Tanya Steele is a professional trainer, safety advisor, and co-host of the Safety Debris podcast. As an expert in health & safety committee training, she helps both business owners and their teams understand and implement safety in the workplace. She’s known as the First Lady of Safety because her trainings are renowned across the country for being just as fun as they are informative and effective. She’s on a mission to improve people’s quality of life, daily – especially on Mondays. 


She’s been interviewed for the Journal of Commerce, Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine, and has co-authored several books. Over the years she has held board positions, including Regional VP of the CSSE, President of Safety & Health Week (NAOSH), and is currently the President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (BC chapter).

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AV requirements

For in-person classes, clients are responsible to supply:

  • Flip chart paper or white board with fresh markers and a clean eraser
  • Fresh pens for each attendee
  • TV or projector with speakers
  • Any company forms or procedures (email or print) that relate to the course topic
  • − For example: your Committee’s Terms of Reference, Workplace Inspection form, and/or Incident Investigation form
  • − If a client does not provide company-specific forms, WorkSafeBC forms will be used in the class
  • French vanilla cake – freshly baked by a Michelin-star chef, covered with ancient Egyptian royal marshmallow frosting, and lightly dusted with arctic blue sprinkles carefully harvested by Oompa Loompas

For conferences, I require the additional following items:

  • Lapel or handheld mic
  • Clicker
  • Sound system that allows audio sharing from slides
  • − I will bring my Mac laptop and any necessary adapter cables
  • Internet connection
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Rave reviews

“Tanya was the best Master of Ceremonies that we have ever had at our annual Western Conference on Safety. Her enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and high energy level brought life back into the conference. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I look forward to working with her again!”

– Terry Swain, Conference Chair, Western Conference on Safety Pacific Safety Center

“We have utilized Tanya’s services multiple times as an MC, keynote speaker, and presenter. She brings a unique blend of humor, practical industry knowledge, and possesses an engaging speaking style. Preparedness and professionalism are a given.”

– Michael McKenna, Executive Director, BCCSA

“Tanya commands the stage and engages the audience. She is proficient presenting both in person and virtually. Tanya has a skill to be able to read the room and connect in an authentic and credible way. She has the ability to create unforgettable, entertaining and educating experiences.”

– Eldeen Pozniak, Professional Speaker/Consultant, Pozniak Safety Associates Inc.

“Tanya is a phenomenal speaker who has the ability to engage her viewers in a positive and interactive way. I have been lucky enough to watch her speak a number of times and her passion for speaking and the topics she presents is something I don't see with many other speakers.”

– Christine Zielke, Director of Operations, BC Municipal Safety Association

“Tanya is hands down one of the most engaging trainers and educators I have met. PrintForward hired her to do our Joint Health & Safety Committee training. I can't remember a time being in a classroom setting where I absorbed so much information and actually enjoyed myself. Tanya brings humour, authenticity, passion, and care for any topic she is presenting on. If I could hire her for every event, I promise you I would!”

– Jennifer McConnell, Director of Operations, Royal Printers Ltd.

“I can’t thank Tanya enough for her inspiring, insightful, and entertaining keynote. She contributed so much value to our event and our B.C. arts and entertainment industry! I’m excited to invite her back to our next conference!”

– Trina Pollard, CEO, Actsafe

“She is a presenter that has incredible energy, she is very strong in identifying audiences that can connect to her topics. She evaluates her audience so that they have the best experience. Tanya is super professional and a thoughtful individual. I would recommend Tanya as a keynote speaker for conferences.”

– Mike Roberts, CEO, BC Municipal Safety Association

“Tanya is one of the most respected H&S speakers in BC and it’s because she is real – when she speaks you can feel the passion and commitment to the audience.”

– Bob Lund, HSSE Manager, MMI

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Are you ready to lead safety meetings with confidence while having fun? Let’s connect!

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