This course covers The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System legislation found within the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Company Policy, or Industry Standards greater than the current legislation will be discussed. A wallet card and certificate are awarded to each participant upon completion of the course.

Supervisors, contractors at multi-employer workplaces, affected employees, maintenance and repair workers, and anyone working inside the facility.

4 hours

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify what WHMIS legislation covers in the workplace
• Employer, worker and supplier rights and responsibilities
• Workplace and supplier label requirements
• How to read and understand a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Effects and Control of Hazardous materials
• Dangerous Physical Hazards

None

Examination

This course covers OHSA standards for the control of hazardous energy, and industry standards which may be greater than current legislation. A wallet card and certificate are awarded to each participant upon completion of the course.

Supervisors, contractors at multi-employer workplaces, affected employees, maintenance and repair workers, and anyone working on or around electrical, mechanical, or other equipment with applied or retained energy, or that is subject to movement by gravity.

4 hours

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify sources and types of energy hazards
• Identify hazards in the workplace;
• Know and understand OHSA requirements
• Know how to identify "affected persons"
• Know how and where to apply locks and tags
• Know how and when to document locks and tags
• Demonstrate knowledge of these areas and OSHA

None

Examination and practical (hands-on)

Target Audience:

New hires and experienced workers who operate or work in the presence of forklifts will be instructed in regulatory compliance and introduced to correct driving procedures.

8 hours + 1 hour practical examination

• Theory: Forklift operation and machine dynamics
• Theory: Regulatory compliance
• Preparing equipment
• Maintenance checks
• Practical and Theory: Operator training
• Safe driving tequniques and strategies

None

A combination of presentations, videos and practical evaluations

Target Audience:

New Management hires and experienced Managers who direct the workforce. Upper management and Directors whom will be affected in the event of an accident where liability may be a concern.

4 hours

• Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Management responsibilities as defined by OHSA
• Demonstrating Due Diligence
• Accident Investigation
• Work Refusal
• Recognition and Control of Hazards
• Workplace Inspections
• Practice exercise
• Roles and Responsibilities of Worker, Supervisor and employer
• Recognition and Control of Hazards
• Work Refusal
• Employee Health and Safety

None

A combination of presentations, and videos