Course Description:

This online course is designed to provide workers in Ontario with a comprehensive understanding of their legal duties concerning ground disturbance within construction projects regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 213/91. Ground disturbance carries specific legislative requirements detailed in the excavations section (Part III, s. 222 to 242) of the Construction Projects regulation.

Who should take this course:

Construction Workers, Supervisors, Safety Officers, and Employers in Ontario’s construction industry seeking to enhance their understanding of ground disturbance and fulfill their legal duties under OHSA and Regulation 213/91.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

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.