This course also reviews the purpose and principles of an occupational health and safety program and key elements of a successful workplace inspection.
Our Construction Safety course reviews legislation and regulations that promote and uphold standards of workplace safety in the construction industry. You’ll learn about the costs of poor safety, common safety problems, and hazards in construction work, as well as the regulations and requirements designed to protect worker safety.
This course also reviews the purpose and principles of an occupational health and safety program and key elements of a successful workplace inspection.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
explain how the Workers' Compensation Act is used to establish and uphold standards of safety in the workplace
explain how the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations promote safety in the workplace
explain how WHMIS promotes the safe use of hazardous materials
outline the controls that are in place to promote and support environmental protection and construction worker safety
apply the principles of an effective OHS program
summarize the procedures for the physical inspection of a worksite.
At SAIT, we are driven to equip learners with the essential skills they need for career success. By continuously working with our industry partners, we are well informed about the digital transformation occurring in today’s workplace. We also have a deep understanding of how technology is both a driver of change and an ever-evolving, critical skill.
Our newly established Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies demonstrates both the passion and commitment we have for being a global leader in applied education. We're aware of the ongoing demand for lifelong action-based learning, especially in today's rapidly-evolving digital economy.
Maintaining relevance is critical for success. We design our skills-centric curriculum by employing solution-focused research and engaging in enterprising partnerships with industry experts, leaders in government and past and present students from around the globe.
This collaborative approach ensures our curriculum is always relevant to market needs. We're committed to supporting new and emerging sectors, and will redesign existing programs, and develop new courses, to meet workplace demand.
We're here to address your unique educational needs and help you achieve your goals. Our dedicated instructors are experts in their field and invested in your growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your skillset, increase your job prospects, advance your career or embrace personal development. Further, we offer flexible learning solutions – both online and in-class – to best suit your lifestyle.
Now is the time to invest in yourself. We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre and supporting your professional and academic development. Your success defines our future. Together we are stronger.
All firms with 20 or more employees require a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) comprised of members who are certified through Ministry of Labour-approved training.
This course discusses strategies for the planning, leading, organizing and controlling of a company’s safety program. Topics include: analyzing safety related data, identifying trends, managing safety records and environmental protection strategies.
This course was developed for students or anyone who will be or is thinking of entering the construction industry. This training program has been developed for those who have limited experience in a construction environment.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification—Part Two (Construction) helps learners address specific health and safety hazards in the construction sector.
For Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management and Environmental Engineering students, particularly if you will be doing a Summer 2023 internship and are currently job searching. It may also be relevant for Electrical Engineering students who are interested
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