Course Description:
This training is essential to equip construction supervisors and anyone with authority over workers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their legal duties under the OHSA and navigate their crucial roles within the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) on construction projects. Participants will gain a deep understanding of their legal duties, hazard recognition, due diligence, and what actions to take when faced with unexpected challenges.
Who should take this course:
Construction supervisors with authority over workers, project supervisors appointed by constructors for site oversight, safety officers committed to enforcing safety standards, and employers and managers focused on creating safe workplaces while potentially having supervisory roles.
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
- Identify a supervisor’s role in the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- Demonstrate the understanding that they should incorporate the recognition, assessment, control and evaluation of hazards when they are planning and organizing work.
- Describe key concepts of due diligence
- Explain what they should do if something goes wrong
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.