3-day Occupational Health and Safety Certification Training Overview
The 1 ½ day course for Worker Reps., will have the OH&S Committee points omitted.
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ProActive Solutions Inc. is the leading provider for Occupational Health and Safety Certification training throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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1. Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
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Occupational Health and Safety training, participants will be able to:
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 Define occupational health and safety
 Explain basic health and safety terms such as accident, incident (near miss), occupational health and safety program, policies/procedures and risk
 Describe the role of stakeholders in building a safety culture
 Explain when a health and safety policy is required and what it should include
 Name and discuss the elements associated with an effective occupational health and safety program
 Discuss the benefits of implementing an occupational health and safety program in the workplace
 Describe the costs related to accidents and injuries
 Discuss how the reporting of incidents/near misses is key to preventing or reducing injuries in the workplace
 Identify resources in occupational health and safety (professional associations, web sites, consultants, etc.).
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2. Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
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Upon completion of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation training, participants will be able to:
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 Discuss the purpose of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
 Describe what is meant by the “internal responsibility system.”
 Explain what is meant by “due diligence” and how it can be practiced by: employers, supervisors and workers
 Describe the process for the “right to refuse” unsafe work
 Describe the role of OH&S committees/WH&S representatives in the right to refuse unsafe work
 Explain the legislative duties of key people involved in occupational health and safety:
 Employers, workers, OH&S committees/WH&S representatives, contractors, Department of Labour, and WHSCC.
 Discuss the WHSCC legislation regarding early and safe return to work
 How OH&S committees/WH&S representatives can support injured workers' early and safe return to work.
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3. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Committees/ Worker Health and Safety (WH&S) Representatives
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Upon completion of Occupational Health and Safety Committees/Worker Health and Safety Representatives training, participants will be able to:
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 Define occupational health and safety committee and explain its purpose
 Define worker health and safety representatives and explain their purpose
 Identify the duties of an OH&S committee/WH&S representative
 Establish an occupational health and safety committee
 Develop a “terms of reference.”
 Identify the activities each of the following perform: OH&S committee members/WH&S representatives, co-chairs, and the secretary
 Demonstrate knowledge of the components of committee meetings
 Explain the process for making, communicating and following-up on recommendations
 Review the minutes-recording process
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4. Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
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Upon completion of Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control training, participants will be able to:
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 Explain the purpose of hazard recognition, evaluation and control
 Define the term hazard
 Give examples of safety hazards and the four types of health hazards
 Identify how people, equipment, materials and the environment (PEME) contribute to hazards
 List the different ways of recognizing potential hazards
 Discuss the process involved in accident/incident investigation
 Discuss the role of OH&S committees/WH&S representatives in the accident/incident investigation process
 Evaluate potential hazards by:
i. identifying minimum requirements under the OH&S Act and regulations;
ii. reviewing standards and guidelines; and
iii. evaluating potential risk.
 Discuss hierarchy of controls - engineering controls (elimination and substitution), administrative controls, and personal protective equipment
 Discuss the role the following play in hazard recognition, evaluation and control:
i. employers
ii. workers, and
iii. OH&S committees/WH&S representatives
 Discuss how the recognition, evaluation and control of hazards can support injured workers in returning to the workplace.
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5. Workplace Inspections
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Upon completion of Workplace Inspections training, participants will be able to:
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 Define workplace inspections
 Identify the legislative requirements for workplace inspections
 Explain the purpose of workplace inspections
 Describe the importance of hazard recognition, evaluation and control in conducting workplace inspections
 Discuss the role of OH&S committees/WH&S representatives in workplace inspections
 Explain the four steps involved in workplace inspections:
i. Planning the Inspection
ii. Conducting the Inspection
iii.Completing the Report
iv. Monitoring corrective actions
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