This popular course provides managers and supervisors with the information they need to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and to develop a safety culture in the workplace.

Topics include:

Safety principles and risk management
Legislation
Rights and responsibilities of managers, supervisors and workers
Hazard recognition and control measures
Fire prevention and emergency preparedness
Hazards and control measures for chemical, physical and biological hazards
Ergonomics ? practices to prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Workplace inspection and accident investigation
Developing and implementing effective workplace programs

Upon completion of the course you will know how to:

Find applicable OH&S legislation
Know your health and safety responsibilities
Determine ways of meeting your OH&S responsibilities
Identify hazards and develop safe work practices
Take leadership in developing and implementing an OH&S program
Understand consequences of non-compliance
Exercise due diligence

TARGET AUDIENCE	PRE-REQUISITE
Managers.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..
Supervisors.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..
Foremen.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..
Occupational health nurses.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..
Anyone who wants to understand and improve workplace health and safety.	Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful..