This five-day course addresses the key components of and the tools required for preparing, implementing and managing an effective Occupational Health and Safety Program as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The presentations address the theoretical components, legal requirements, as well as a strong emphasis on strategies for effective implementation of a safety program.
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:
- Leadership skills for effective program implementation
- How to establish due diligence
- Effective methods to reduce the high cost of injuries
- Due Diligence & the Employer
- The role of the Workers’ Compensation Board in injury prevention
- Hazard Identification and Investigation Systems
- Integration of Health and Wellness Components Within a Safety Program
- How to be proactive when dealing with employees relations and safety
Introduction Exercise
- Why an Occupational Health & Safety Program
- Identifying the Problems - (General) (Your Organization)
- Training for Change What Changes Do We Want To See?
- What Barriers Do We have To Overcome?
Workers' Compensation Board
- Purpose; Insurance; Funding; Premiums
- The Real Costs of Accidents
- Responsibilities and Ownership
- Information and Services Available
OHS Division: Role and Responsibility
- Due Diligence
- Strict Liability Offences
- Accident Investigations
- Charges and Penalties
Developing a positive Safety Culture P.A.T.S.
- (People Approach To Safety)
- (Practical Approach To Safety)
- (Pro-Active Approach To Safety)
- Going beyond the Hard Hats, Safety Boots, Rules & Regulations
- Senior Management Responsibility
- Supervisory Responsibility
- Employee Responsibility
- Involvement
- Commitment
- Responsibility
- Ownership
- Perception
Hazard Identification & Investigation Systems
- Integration of Health and Wellness Components within a Safety Program
- Initial and Periodic Risk Based Health Assessments Disability Case Management
- Operational Issues
- Training and Supervision of Employees
- Written Safe Work Procedures
- Function of Field Safety Officers
- Maintaining Records and Statistics
- Monitoring for Effectiveness
Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training
- Why a JOH&S Committee
- Regulations Legal Responsibilities of the Committee
- Meetings / Records / Terms of Reference
- How to Keep your JOH&S Committee Motivated
Near-Miss / Incident / Accident Investigation
- Who Should Do The Investigating?
- Forms & Investigating Procedures
- Workplace Inspection