Course Outline

Length of Course: 2 days

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge to locate information in the Occupational Health and Safety legislation and address any OH&S issues.

We Will:

  • Give students the knowledge to locate any relevant information in the OH&S legislation needed to address OH&S issues in the workplace.

  • The requirements to successfully establish and operate an effective OH&S committee in the workplace.

  • Provide students with the necessary knowledge on how to identify, assess and recommend corrective action to control a workplace hazard.

Course Overview

Chapter 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

Chapter 2: Internal Responsibility System

Chapter 3: The Essentials of an OH&S Committee

Chapter 4: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control

Chapter 5: Workplace Inspections

Chapter 6: Accident/Incident Investigation

Chapter 7: Linking OH&S Committee to OH&S Program

Chapter 8: Making it Effective