Course Description:
In accordance with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which defines workers as individuals who perform work or provide services for monetary compensation, this training program is carefully crafted to help participants understand their crucial role in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Whether you’re a worker, supervisor, or employer, this training equips you with essential knowledge and awareness of your rights and responsibilities under the OHSA.
Who should take this course:
Workers seeking to comprehend their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify each workplace parties’ role and legal duties on a construction project
- Explain the three basic rights of workers
- Illustrate a worker’s role in the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- Demonstrate an understanding of what they should do if something goes wrong
- Describe how to ask for help if needed
Delivery Mode:
Self-Directed Online study via 24×7 access to individual learner account on user friendly LMS.
Platforms:
Accessible on laptop, desktop, and mobile devices using all browsers and Brightspace Pulse App (available in App Store and Google Play)
Assessment:
Minimum 80% score is required on the Final Assessment to receive Completion Certificate.
Certification:
A digital Certificate of Completion is generated and stored within the LMS platform. PDF version is available to download and print.
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Prerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites for this course.