Federal Health & Safety Competency Training

Program Description

Under the Canada Labour Code Part II, it is the employer's obligation to adequately train supervisors and managers in health and safety responsibilities. To help employers, IHSA offers this leading-edge course. This interactive program contains fundamental health and safety courses that will support supervisors and managers in acquiring the necessary knowledge to meet their statutory obligations.

IHSA's unique training package is aimed at meeting legislative requirements to properly manage health and safety in the workplace. This type of training is a necessary component of the competent supervisor/ manager and would benefit any employee looking for training to support a company’s health and safety program.

Program Content

• Canada Labour Code Part II
• Hazard recognition and workplace inspections
• Personal injury investigation
• Legislative duties of supervisors and managers when assisting workplace and policy committees
• How to avoid sprains and strains—ergonomic awareness
• Due diligence and Bill C-45

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend?

Managers, supervisors, lead hands, workplace committee members, safety coordinators, and health and safety representatives who would like to increase their health and safety knowledge.

Learning Evaluation

At the end of the program, a final knowledge evaluation will be administered to determine the comprehension and information retention level of the participant. The trainee must acquire a minimum score of 75% to successfully complete the course.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.