Site Supervisor Training
In Person
Overview
Site Supervisor Training is designed to inform Supervisors of their duties and responsibilities under the OHSA. It aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the roles that supervisors will play in the construction environment.
What You’ll Learn
- Describe the importance of occupational health and safety and outline the roles of each of the workplace parties.
- Identify occupational health and safety legislation, demonstrate how to access information from it, and explain the basic rights, responsibilities, and training requirements.
- Describe the purpose, legal requirements for, and rights, duties, and function of HSR’s and JHSC’s and describe how a functioning IRS works.
- Describe the categories of hazards and the basic process of recognizing, assessing, and controlling hazards, and evaluating the hazard controls.
- Explain hazard recognition and the process for workplace inspections and identify the legal requirements.
- Explain the purpose of, and describe basic methods for doing a hazard assessment.
- Explain the purpose of, and describe basic methods of hazard control.
- Explain the purpose of the evaluation of hazard controls.
- State the requirements for, and describe the processes for, reporting and investigating fatalities, critical injuries, work refusals, and complaints of dangerous circumstances.
- Review and understand the legislative requirements for access to occupational health and safety information.
FAQ
How is this program taught?
This program is taught using an interactive discussion method. This means that all participants will be involved in discussing the content throughout the duration of the program. This method ensures that all participants receive and understand the information.
Are there accommodations for learning disabilities?
Participants that may have a learning disability or other impairment, such as language, literacy hearing, or vision, will be accommodated. This may involve having the questions read to the participant(s) by the instructor, the assistance of an interpreter supplied by the employer, or other means. Where disabilities or impairments are identified, please advise your contact when scheduling the course so all efforts to accommodate can be made.
How long is the certificate valid for?
The certificate is valid for three years from the date of completion
Details
Course Length
approximately 8 hours
Breaks
Two 10-minute breaks, one 30-minute lunch break
Location
Private onsite
Prerequisites
- none