Safety Basics Training equips employees across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and office environments with essential workplace health and safety fundamentals to prevent accidents, fulfill statutory duties, and maintain regulatory compliance. Developed in strict accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, this fully narrated, self-paced online course covers legal obligations, worker rights, hazard identification and control (R.A.C.E.), WHMIS compliance, lockout procedures, back injury prevention, and workplace violence protocols; featuring auto-bookmarking progress and 100% mobile compatibility.
This online course is essential for employees at all levels within various industries seeking to build a strong foundation in workplace health and safety practices, including:
By completing this interactive eLearning module, learners will understand:
Navigating OHSA requirements, employer/supervisor duties, worker responsibilities, due diligence, and the three fundamental worker rights (including work refusal protocols).
Applying systematic principles to Recognize, Assess, Control, and Evaluate workplace hazards, alongside emergency response protocols.
Reading WHMIS labels, interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS), recognizing hazard symbols, and safely handling hazardous consumer products.
Assessing personal security risks, mitigating workplace violence/harassment, and applying safe practices when working alone.
Utilizing proper lifting techniques, maintaining proper posture, executing lockout procedures, inspecting ladders, and controlling office hazards (ventilation, lighting, noise, furniture).
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Employer duties to provide a safe workplace, appoint competent supervisors, and adhere to OHS statutes.
Overview of the right to know, right to participate, and right to refuse unsafe work.
Prerequisites, legal grounds, and proper considerations for exercising a refusal to work.
Formal reporting processes, supervisor escalation, and documentation procedures during work refusals.
Workplace inspection mandates, incident investigation duties, and health and safety oversight obligations.
Duties to work safely, follow established safety protocols, and protect self and coworkers from harm.
Structure, roles, and functions of JHSC members in establishing secure working conditions.
Regulatory oversight history, inspector powers, enforcement mechanisms, and OHSA violation ticketing.
Collaborative prevention networks, industry safety associations, and workplace safety prevention services.
Roles and framework of workers' compensation oversight for both employers and injured workers.
Navigating relevant occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and legal standards.
Defining due diligence in workplace safety and establishing why it is critical for legal protection.
Step-by-step breakdown of Rescue, Alert, Confine, and Extinguish protocols during fire emergency situations.
Methods for identifying workplace risk factors and reviewing top causes of workplace injuries.
Classification of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards with visual examples.
Evaluating potential dangers using risk factors to rate hazards as High, Medium, or Low risk.
Risk evaluation matrix and prioritizing hazard controls based on severity and probability.
Applying the hierarchy of controls (engineering, administrative, PPE) to mitigate hazards.
Auditing and refining the Recognize, Assess, and Control steps to ensure program effectiveness.
PPE selection criteria, correct usage rules, maintenance standards, and safety symbol meanings.
Systematic cleanliness protocols, workplace clutter reduction, and benefits of routine housekeeping.
Common causes of hand injuries, including cuts, lacerations, sharp edges, glass, and hand tool hazards.
De-energization protocols to prevent machinery startup during servicing; brief overviews of hand tools, knives, ladder safety, ladder inspections, office layout, lighting, noise, fire hazards, and computer ergonomics.
Identifying acts of violence/harassment, evaluating public interactions, dark areas, and personal security risks.
Individual protection measures, vehicle safety, walking precautions, and safeguarding personal belongings.
Risk assessment, check-in procedures, and safe operation guidelines for lone workers.
Anatomical overview of back injuries involving spine, muscle, ligament, and disc structures.
Proactive body movement strategies and habit updates supported by practical visual aids.
Step-by-step biomechanical lifting, holding, carrying, and lowering instructions.
Target positions for leg raises, wall slides, partial sit-ups, and back leg swings to prevent back pain.
Core lifestyle habits, postural corrections, and daily precautions to reduce back discomfort.
Definition and examples of biological, chemical, and physical hazards leading to occupational disease.
Process for reporting, recognizing, and managing complex occupational illness claims with WSIB.
Key takeaway checklist regarding occupational health exposures and reporting steps.
Reintegration strategies, modified duties, and steps required following a workplace injury.
Information exchange protocols between employers, workers, and healthcare providers.
Building familiarization with WHMIS regulations to ensure safe handling of hazardous materials.
Legal requirements for providing MSDS/SDS, workplace labels, and worker education.
Responsibilities to participate in training, follow labels, and apply SDS safety controls.
Comprehensive review of standardized pictograms and hazard classification symbols.
Label types, required information elements, border designs, and visual layout standards.
Reading SDS documentation provided by suppliers and manufacturers under WHMIS.
Utilizing SDS guidelines to handle chemical spills and implement controls against exposure.
Identifying materials and chemicals governed by alternate safety acts rather than WHMIS.
Analyzing consumer chemical labels, warning frames, and main panel displays under the Hazardous Products Act.
Interpreting instructions, precautionary statements, and hazard warnings on back panels.
Decoding signal words and specific border shapes (triangle vs. octagon) indicating danger levels.
Final review emphasizing individual and collective workplace safety responsibilities.
Comprehensive evaluation testing learner comprehension of safety principles (3 test attempts allowed).
Easily manage team safety training with central user management and flexible group options.
Key Advantages for Corporate Safety Managers
Easily assign access, monitor progress, and manage learner records.
Download completion certificates and records of training immediately upon completion.
Swift eLearning Services offers course customization and translation for enterprise deployment.
| Feature / Capability | Individual Learner | Group Enrollment | Custom Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.37 / person | Group Rates Available | Custom Quote |
| Self-Paced Web Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate & Record of Training | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) |
| User Management | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customization & Translation | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Custom Branding & Logo Integration | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Get Started | Enroll Now | Request Group Enrollment | Request Custom Quote |
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Auto-bookmarking feature allows learners to pause and resume anytime.
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Safety Basics Training is a comprehensive program designed to educate individuals on fundamental safety practices, legal duties, hazard identification, and risk control across various work environments.
Yes, Safety Basics Training is legally mandated in many jurisdictions to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, satisfy high-risk industry mandates, and avoid non-compliance penalties.
The training is authored and designed by certified occupational health and safety experts with deep expertise in regulatory compliance and practical safety protocols.
Employers benefit significantly as the training reduces workplace accidents, minimizes lost-time injuries, lowers insurance premiums, and strengthens overall operational productivity.
Yes. Swift eLearning Services can tailor the training content to reflect unique industry risks, specific equipment guidelines, and internal organizational protocols.
Safety Basics Training should be regularly reinforced to keep workers updated on evolving safety standards, new regulatory updates, and ongoing hazard controls.
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