Full course description
Safety Resources
Course Format
Self-Guided in Canvas (You will be able to access the course content once you have enrolled in the course.)
Description
Any individuals who have employees reporting to them are considered to be supervisors. Supervisors are responsible for the health and safety of their workers and workplaces in their areas of jurisdiction.
This course covers legal aspects, university policies and supervisor responsibilities. Supervisory faculty and staff will be provided with tools to help them integrate and manage health, safety and environment business into their planning and operations processes.
THIS CLASS IS MANDATORY FOR All SUPERVISORS.
Objectives:
Upon completion of Safety Orientation for Supervisors, you will:
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Know your role and responsibilities as a supervisor
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Become familiar with provincial legislation and university policies
- Know what legislation applies to you
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Know how to identify and proactively manage workplace hazards
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Know how campus safety committees function
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Understand worker training requirements, standard operating procedure development, and PPE selection
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Know how to report and manage:
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Workplace incidents
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Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims
- Know how to find essential health and safety resources