Description
Developed by CCOHS in collaboration with WSPS, this course provides Ontario managers, supervisors and those with health and safety responsibilities with the information they need to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and develop effective safety programs in the workplace.
Know your health and safety responsibilities in Ontario.
Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a prerequisite. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful. This course is made up of 8 modules with each module focusing on a specific topic.
Topics include
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Introduction to health and safety training for managers
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Safety principles and risk management
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Legislation
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Hazard recognition and control
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Emergency preparedness and fire prevention
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Occupational hygiene
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Ergonomics
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Workplace inspection and accident investigation
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Program development and implementation
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to
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Find OH&S legislation that is applicable to Ontario
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Know your health and safety responsibilities in Ontario
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Determine ways of meeting your OH&S responsibilities
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Identify hazards and develop safe work practices
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Take leadership in developing and implementing an OH&S program
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Understand consequences of non-compliance
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Exercise due diligence
Average time to complete this course is about 8-9 hours.
Target Audience
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Managers
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Supervisors
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Forepersons / Team leads
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Others with an interest in workplace health and safety
Delivery Method
During checkout, you can choose to register as a single learner or select a multiple learner license. With a multiple learner license you will act as an administrator and add learners from your company.
This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.