Health and Safety in the Workplace

Course: Health and Safety in the Workplace

Duration: 3 hours (Synchronous)

Description: This comprehensive training course is designed to educate participants on the essential aspects of health and safety within the workplace, aligning with Canadian and Ontario-specific regulations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The course aims to create a thorough understanding of workplace hazards, prevention strategies, and the responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe work environment.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety:

   • Overview of health and safety principles
   • Understanding the legal framework and compliance requirements in Canada and Ontario
   • The significance of health and safety in promoting a productive work environment

2. Identifying and Assessing Hazards:

   • Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial)
   • Techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment
   • Tools and resources to assist in hazard analysis

3. Roles and Responsibilities:

   • Detailed discussion on the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers
   • The role of joint health and safety committees and safety representatives
   • Legal implications of non-compliance and the duty to report unsafe conditions

4. Prevention and Control Strategies:

   • Designing and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks
   • Administrative controls, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • Best practices for safety management systems

5. Emergency Preparedness and Response:

   • Planning and conducting emergency drills
   • Response procedures for common workplace emergencies (fires, spills, medical emergencies)
   • Importance of having a clear and accessible emergency response plan

6. Health and Safety Programs:

   • Steps to develop and maintain a health and safety program
   • Monitoring and continuous improvement of safety practices
   • Employee training programs: from orientation to ongoing training

7. Reporting, Documentation, and Record Keeping:

   • Requirements for incident reporting and investigation
   • Keeping accurate health and safety records
   • The role of documentation in compliance and legal defense

8. Interactive Workshop and Scenario Analysis:

   • Group exercises to apply knowledge in simulated environments
   • Analysis of past workplace incidents to identify failures and improvements
   • Role-playing exercises to practice hazard recognition and emergency response