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Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act

 

The goal of this program is to prepare management & JHSC individuals to be proficient in the setup and operation of the health and safety program in the workplace, including accident investigation in reporting, inspections and documentation, monitoring and follow-up, planning and prevention, training and communications, lines of responsibility.  The course covers the fundamentals of safety management, roles, duties and responsibilities of management and the penalties associated with negligence or fraud. A key management course to establish ones competency as defined by the Health And Safety Act. 

  Certification Testing for certification has a mandatory minimum as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  Objective The objective of this suite of courses is to develop an in-depth knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of management with regard to Health And Safety legislation and Bill C-45 and their application in the workplace.
  DESIGNATION Fundamentals Of Safety Management
  Level Certificate Standard, 80% pass
  Related Courses Workplace Safety Inspections, Accident Incident Investigations, Implementing Workplace Safety, Understanding the Bill C-45, Due diligence, WHMIS, Fire Safety, Health & Safety Orientation
  Format Interactive E-Learning
  Duration 1 Hour
  Prerequisites Working knowledge of English Language
  Governing Legislation Occupational Health & Safety Act
  Renewal Annual (Recommended)
  Course Modules
  • Introduction & Definitions
  • Concept of the IRS
  • Fundamental Rights of the OHS Act
  • Responsibilities & Duties
  • Enforcement
  • Due Diligence Defence
Recommended for employees in the following occupational areas:
Management:
  • Owners
  • General Managers
  • Department Managers
  • Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee 

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