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:
- Identify what ground disturbance is.
- Describe your role as a ground disturber.
- Define and describe the ground disturbance process.
- Identify and assess the hazards associated with ground disturbance.
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.