Description
Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that workplaces be inspected monthly by health and safety representatives and designated members of the joint health and safety committees. Supervisors and employers are encouraged to participate in the workplace inspection process as part of their due diligence in doing everything reasonable to protect workers.
Workplace inspections are also a core activity within a functioning health and safety program. When properly carried out, workplace inspections can help you proactively identify and address hazards before they contribute to costly incidents. This course helps you to meet your legal requirements and improve your ability to effectively inspect your workplace.
Prerequisite
None
Delivery method
This course is delivered in a public classroom and/or can also be delivered in an on-site location.
Please contact Customer Care at 905-614-1400 or 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) for more information about availability and on-site pricing.
Topics include
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The purpose of and legal requirements for conducting inspections
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Types of workplace inspections
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What hazards are and the types
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How to recognize, assess, control and evaluate (RACE) hazards
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The steps in a workplace inspection
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Conduct a practice inspection
Upon completion, you will be able to
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Complete effective workplace inspections with the proper knowledge, skills and tools
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Ensure that existing health and safety policies, procedures, and hazard controls are checked and working well
Target audience
This course is intended for anyone in the workplace who will be carrying out regular, planned workplace inspections. This includes:
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JHSC members who have not taken Certification Part One training
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Health and safety representatives
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Employers
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Supervisors