Supervisory Safety Training

Safety Essentials for Supervisors is a one-day course. Students will be required to complete a written exam upon completion of the theory to demonstrate understanding of the material presented.

The following topics are covered in the Safety Essentials for Supervisors course:

• The role of the Supervisor in the Safety Management System

• Loss prevention strategies

• Basic explanation of the Workers Compensation Board and incident costs

• Explanation of the Internal Responsibility System

• Explanation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

• Specific responsibilities under the legislation

• Highlights of the OH&S Act and Regulations as they apply to the organization

• Due Diligence

• Criminal Code of Canada Legislation, section 217.1 (Bill C-45)

• Managing contractors

• Hazard identification including:

  • Risk Assessment

  • Job Planning

  • Job Hazard Analysis

  • Pre-job Analysis

• Training employees

• Interaction with employees

• Handling challenges and concerns

• Leading and motivating employees