Description
The Health and Safety Committees e-learning course developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) provides a practical introduction to Health and Safety Committees. It offers guidance on how to establish a new committee, how a committee can perform its functions and how it can be effective. It introduces the course participant to the roles and responsibilities of a committee and its members. The many sample checklists, policies and other useful documents can be customized for any specific work environment. The Health and Safety Committees e-course is a flexible, easy and cost-effective way to get the committee off to a great start.
Topics include:
- What is a committee?
- Establishing a committee
- An effective committee
- Resolving issues
- Workplace inspections – great checklists
- Investigations
- Committee’s role in resolving work refusals
- Sample policies, inspection checklists, accident report form and many others
- Quizzes to test participants’ knowledge
Upon completion of this course you will be able to :
- Fulfill your duties as a Committee member
- Respond to workplace concerns
- Investigate accidents
- Assist in resolving workplace issues
- Identify and take steps to control work hazards
- Know where to find the best possible sources of health and safety information
Average time to complete this course is about 40 – 60 minutes.
Target Audience
- Health and Safety Committee Members
- Human resources and managers with responsibilities for health and safety, training and compliance
Prerequisite
Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful.
Delivery Method
This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet – and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.