Supervisor Safety Training

Managers and supervisors have the front-line responsibility to protect workers and keep the workplace safe. This course provides managers and supervisors with the information they need to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, and to develop a safety culture in the workplace.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Find applicable OH&S legislation

• Know your health and safety responsibilities

• Determine ways of meeting your OH&S responsibilities

• Identify hazards and develop safe work practices

• Take leadership in developing and implementing an OH&S program

• Understand consequences of non-compliance

• Exercise due diligence

Course elements include:

• Safety principles and risk management

• Legislation

• Rights and responsibilities of managers, supervisors and workers

• Hazard recognition and control measures

• Fire prevention and emergency preparedness

• Hazards and control measures for chemical, physical and biological hazards

• Ergonomics — practices to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

• Workplace inspection and accident investigation

• Developing and implementing effective workplace programs