Description
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION ORIENTATION TRAINING ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of work site safety.
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION ORIENTATION TRAINING ONLINE COURSE TOPICS
Workplace Law
- Health and safety legislation
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of workers and employers
- Incident reporting
- Tool box talks
Workplace Hazards
- Hazard recognition
- Common construction hazards
- Hazard assessment
- Hazard control methods
Managing Worksite Conditions and Equipment
- Housekeeping
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Material hazards
- General tool safety guidelines
Personal Physical Care and Conduct
- Injury prevention
- The impact of drugs and alcohol
- Professional behaviour and conduct
WHMIS
- The purpose of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Responsibilities of workers, suppliers and employers
- WHMIS labelling
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Powered Mobile Equipment
- Types of powered mobile equipment
- Saskatchewan-specific PME operator training requirements
- Walk around inspections
Ladder and Scaffold Safety
- Types of ladders and scaffolds
- Correct setup, usage, and contraction
- Scaffold tags
Fall Protection
- Fall protection equipment
- Worker and employer responsibilities for working at heights
- Inspections
Environmental Safety
- Types of pollutants found in the construction industry
- Accidental release
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements
Excavating and Trenching
- Digging hazards
- Soil types and their properties
- Safety precautions
Defensive Driving
- Saskatchewan-specific driving legislation
- Defensive driving techniques
- Typical causes of motor vehicle accidents
Personal Protective Equipment
- Basic PPE
- When specialized PPE is required
Emergency Response
- Emergency response plans
- First aid on the work site
- Basic fire-fighting techniques
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION ORIENTATION TRAINING COURSE DURATION
Approximately 3–5 hours
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION ORIENTATION TRAINING ONLINE ASSESSMENT
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 100% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course an unlimited number of times if the pass mark is not achieved.
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION ORIENTATION TRAINING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. This certificate expires 5 years from the date of completion, at which point this courses must be completed again for recertification.
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