Course Details
| Format: | e-Course | | | Classroom* | ||
| Duration: | 8-9 hrs | | | 2 days | ||
| Language: | English | ||||
| License Options: | Single Seat (90 days access) Multi-seat (1 year access) |
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*Note: Classroom course is delivered in English only. | |||||
Course Description
Developed by CCOHS this intensive, but popular course provides managers and supervisors and those with health and safety responsibilities with the information they need to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and to develop a safety culture in the workplace.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Health and Safety Training for Managers
- Safety Principles and Risk Management
- Legislation
- Hazard Recognition and Control
- Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention
- Occupational Hygiene
- Ergonomics
- Workplace Inspection and Accident Investigation
- Program Development and Implementation
Upon completion of this course you will be able to :
- find applicable OH&S legislation
- know your health and safety responsibilities
- determine ways of meeting your OH&S responsibilities
- identify hazards and develop safe work practices
- take leadership in developing and implementing an OH&S program
- understand consequences of non-compliance
- exercise due diligence
Target Audience:
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Foreman
- Occupational Health Nurses
- Anyone with an interest in workplace health and safety
Prerequisite
Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful.
Credits
The in-class version of this course features instruction by Dr. Bhawani Pathak PhD. and includes the following credits/points:
- American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) - 2.0 Industrial Hygiene CM Points (approval no. 07-3998 for 2008)
- Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) - 1.0 Certification Maintenance Point (approval no. 08100 for 2008)
- Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH) - 2.0 Registration Maintenance Points (approval no. 2008-01 for 2008)
The on-line course includes the following credits/points:
- American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) - 2.0 Industrial Hygiene CM Points (approval no. 07-3998 for 2008)
- Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) - 1.0 Certification Maintenance Point (approval no. 08100 for 2008)
- Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH) - 2.0 Registration Maintenance Points (approval no. 2008-01 for 2008)
Delivery Method
On-line - If you like to learn at your own pace and in your own environment our on-line e-learning course is for you. Opportunity for interaction with course instructor is provided!
A course manual is also available to course participants in PDF format for $50. Contact Client Services to order your copy.
Classroom - If you prefer the more traditional approach to learning you can register to attend the next 2-day session at our new facility in downtown Hamilton (Ontario, Canada).
Upcoming classroom dates
Please note that the classroom course is delivered in English language only.
Hamilton
Dec 1-2, 2008
Mar 2-3, 2009
Jun 1-2, 2009
Sep 14-15, 2009
Dec 7-8, 2009
Mar 1-2, 2010
On-site - Of course, if it's more convenient, we can always come to you! We'll work with you to customize and deliver our health & safety training course to your specific audience at your location. If several people are to be trained the on-site option saves time and money and will be more relevant to the audience.
Registration
Registration for this course is provided online, or by contacting Client Services or calling 1-800-668-4284.
Register for the classroom course online or call 1-800-668-4284.
To discuss customization or to arrange for on-site instruction e-mail Client Services or call 1-800-668-4284.
Review Process
CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.
Attention Canadian federal sector managers and supervisors
You will benefit by taking our 1-day classroom course Health & Safety for Managers and Supervisors in the Canadian Federal Jurisdiction covering specific health & safety management responsibilities you need for your role as a manager or supervisor.
We also offer an e-course entitled "Canada Labour Code, Part II: An Overview".
VuBiz Partnership
We partnered with Vubiz - an international leader in e-learning development - to create this e-course.
Vubiz offers other related e-learning courses that may also be of interest to you. Read about them in the Vubiz Catalogue of e-learning courses.
