Course Description:
This training is designed to educate the health and safety representative on Construction Projects about their legal duties In Ontario where construction projects are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 213/91.
A health and safety representative is required at a workplace or construction project where the number of workers in the workplace regularly exceeds five, and where there is no joint health and safety committee required [subsection 8(1)].
Who should take this course:
Health and safety representatives operating in the construction industry within Ontario, Canada. It is tailored to educate individuals who hold this important role about their legal duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 213/91.
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 your duties as an HSR
- Recognize, Assess, Control, and Evaluate (RACE) hazards
- Inspect your workplace
- Investigate incidents and work refusals.
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.