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Certification Part I

 

Certification Part I - Course Overview (3 Days)

Designed for Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members and anyone else who is interested in improving their health and safety knowledge, this course provides individuals with the skills they require to identify, assess, and control hazards in the workplace and to fulfill the legislated duties and responsibilities.

This course meets the WSIB standards for Basic Certification.

Learning Objectives of this Course Include:

• Understand the organization and contents of, and definitions in, the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Understand important regulations that affect the service sector.
• Describe the general duties and responsibilities of employers and supervisors.
• Understand the duties and responsibilities of workers and certified members of a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Describe the steps to follow after a fatality or critical injury.
• Understand the fundamentals of accident prevention.

Recommended Prerequisites : Strong working knowledge of English is recommended.

Cost: $275 per person and materials ($119.00), plus applicable taxes

 

Scheduled Courses

Please visit the Course Schedule page

 

Getting More Information

If you still have questions about Part I of the law, please visit our Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. For more information on Workplace Hazard Specific Training, go to Basic Certification (Part II).

Get Together and Share Your Training Costs

If you are planning to arrange a basic certification training course for your workplace, the cost of hiring an instructor can often be reduced by getting other businesses in the area to share the expense. Be sure to ask your local OSSA consultant about the prospect of inviting participants from other local companies to attend.

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