Confined Space Awareness |
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When there is a confined space in the workplace, all workers in that workplace require Confined Space Awareness training as well as workplace specific training.
This online course identifies the characteristics of a confined space, describes the risks associated with working in a confined space and the prescribed methods for controlling those risks, and explains the documentation requirements pertaining to confined space work.
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Due Diligence for Supervisors |
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Due Diligence for Supervisors course explains the
philosophy of the Internal Responsibility System and the principle of
due diligence, and examines the measures that must be taken to ensure
compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
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Effective Communication |
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Effective Communication course examines the way we communicate, the factors that influence communication and the increasing role of the Internet and electronic communications in the volunteer sector.
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Fire Safety |
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Fire Safety is a basic awareness program for workplace environments that includes prevention techniques as well as information on how to use a fire extinguisher.
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Health and Safety Principles for Supervisors and Managers |
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Health and Safety Principles for Supervisors and Managers examines the causes of workplace accidents and the affects these accidents have on workers, employers, and society. The history of Canada’s workers’ compensation system is outlined, as is the development of our current approach to workplace safety. It also describes the safety responsibilities of a supervisor and the actions a supervisor must take to ensure a safe workplace for workers. Information on Occupational Health & Safety legislation in Canada, including the responsibilities of the employer and the rights and responsibilities of workers are also looked at in this course.
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Incident Investigation |
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Incident Investigation course is designed for workplaces that must adhere to provincial/territorial occupational health and safety (OHS) laws and regulations. Although the general OHS rights and responsibilities of employers and workers are the same in each jurisdiction, the OHS legislation of each province and territory is unique.
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Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees |
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Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSCs) examines the roles and responsibilities of the JOHSC as a whole and of JOHSC members, and explains the rules and principles governing committee meetings.
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Joint OH&S Committees (Nova Scotia Specific) |
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Joint Health and Safety Committees (Nova Scotia Specific) is designed to provide both employers and employees with the information necessary to participate in a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Participants will learn the regulations and guidelines pertaining to JOHSCs in Nova Scotia and will be provided with general information related to the planning and implementation of committee meetings.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness |
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness is a single-module course which explains the importance of PPE as a means of protecting workers from workplace hazards and describes specific types of PPE which may be used in the workplace.
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Policies and Procedures for Volunteers |
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Policies and Procedures for Volunteers is a four-module course designed to provide an overview of the policies and procedures that should be in place within a volunteer organization.
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Staying Safe While Providing Community Based Care and Support in Nova Scotia |
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Staying Safe While Providing Community Based Care and Support was designed to help community based workers in the Health and Safety Community Services to understand occupational health and safety hazards and controls. Although the material in this course can apply to many community workplaces, it has been designed to help community based workers in Health and Community Services to be safe while working in communities in Nova Scotia.
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The Respectful Workplace |
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The Respectful Workplace course is designed to educate participants about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The course identifies attitudes and behaviours which contribute to a respectful workplace as well as those that are inappropriate. Specific types of offensive behaviours, including discrimination, harassment and personal harassment (bullying) are defined and examined. Emphasis is on developing appropriate workplace behaviours and knowing how to respond to incidents involving inappropriate behaviours.
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Volunteer Safety Awareness |
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The Volunteer Safety Awareness course explains the health and safety rights and responsibilities of volunteers and identifies the types of health and safety training that should be provided to a volunteer worker. As well, it identifies specific types of workplace hazards and discusses procedures and strategies that can be implemented to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with each type of hazard.
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WHMIS Refresher |
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WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Refresher is a hazard communication system designed to ensure workers using hazardous materials, also known as controlled products, have all the necessary information to safely handle, store and dispose of these materials. This course is intended for individuals who already have a solid understanding of the subject matter contained in this course.
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Workplace Harassment Sensitivity |
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Workplace Harassment Training is a three-module course designed for both management and non-management workers. Upon completion, individuals should be equipped to recognize and properly address workplace harassment and to prevent such situations when possible.
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) |
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a hazard communication system designed to ensure workers using hazardous materials, also known as controlled products, have all the necessary information to safely handle, store and dispose of these materials. This course meets the legislated worker training requirements for all provinces and territories in Canada.
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Workplace Inspections |
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Workplace Inspections is a five-module program designed to provide participants with a detailed understanding of the workplace inspection process.
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Workplace Violence Prevention |
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Workplace Violence Prevention course is designed for managers, supervisors and workers involved in the development or implementation of an organization’s workplace violence prevention policy. Participants will learn to recognize the risk factors associated with workplace violence and will examine the components of an effective workplace violence prevention program.
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