This training is designed to assist workers to understand their legal duties in Ontario, where construction projects are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 213/91. Specific legislative requirements regarding ground disturbance can be found in the excavations section (Part III, s. 222 to 242) of the Construction Projects regulation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify what ground disturbance is.
- Describe your role as a ground disturber.
- Define and describe the ground disturbance process.
- Identify and assess the hazards associated with ground disturbance.
Field Level Competency:
Yes
Certificate:
- You must obtain 80% on the final assessment to receive your completion certificate.
Platforms:
- Courses can be accessed on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices using all browsers and the Brightspace Pulse App (available in App Store and Google Play).
Cost:
Free