All employees who work in the federal jurisdiction require health and safety training that includes an overview of the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. In this course, you will become familiar with the rights and responsibilities of employers, managers, and supervisors who act on behalf of the employer and employees, as well as the roles of health and safety committees and representatives.
This Canada Labour Code, Part II: An Overview (CCOHS) online training course will help you understand the required elements of an effective hazard prevention program. This course covers topics, such as workplace inspections, incident investigations, programs for ergonomics and violence prevention, and the protection of pregnant and nursing employees. This course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Canada Labour Code course, the user will learn to:
- Understand the legislation that governs workplace health and safety
- Carry out their duties under the Code and Regulations
- Report hazards and respond to employee reports
- Participate in the inspection or investigative processes
Course Outline
This online Canada Labour Code course is made up of the following sections:
- Duties of Employers
- Rights and Duties of Employees
- Preventive Measures
- Health and Safety Committees and Representatives
- Work Place Inspections
- Resolving Complaints and Work Refusals
- Hazardous Occurrence Investigation
- Consequences of Non-Compliance and Enforcement of the Code
- Criminal Liability
Course Audience
This Canada Labour Code online training course was designed for employees at all levels, managers and supervisors, members of policy and workplace committees, and health and safety representatives.
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