Healthcare Safety Basics Online Training Course and Certification

Safety basics in healthcare sector plays an important role in providing a safe and risk-free work environment to one and all.

Let’s have a brief overview of the healthcare Safety Basics online training program.

The module ‘Safety Basics’ healthcare online training program contains brief yet engaging and productive information on safety basics.

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IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – Healthcare Safety Basics Online Training Program

The course is both fully narrative and AODA-compliant, and its most convenient feature is the ability to pause at any time. Upon resuming, the course reminder automatically bookmarks your progress and returns you to where you left off.

Lastly, at the end of the module there is a final test that learners’ need to attempt and pass to ensure the successful completion of the safety basics online training program.

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HEALTHCARE SAFETY BASICS TRAINING ONLINE COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers the following topics:

WHAT YOU WILL GET

1. Obligations under the Law
In this chapter, you will learn the following:
1. Duty to Provide a Safe Workplace
2. Appoint Competent Supervisors
3. Other Duties
2. Workers’ Rights
Learn the three rights of the workers’ in the workplace in this chapter. The three rights of workers are:
- The Right to Know
- The Right to Participate
- The Right to Refuse
3. Work Refusal
This chapter describes the points on work refusal and reporting of work refusal that have been described in the bulleted points.
4. Worker Responsibilities
Learn about the worker’s responsibilities, such as their responsibility to work safely, their responsibility to report any hazards to supervisors, and so on.
5. No Worker Shall
This chapter outlines three prohibitions for workers in the workplace. They include not removing protective devices, not using equipment in a way that endangers oneself or others, and not engaging in pranks or rough conduct. These prohibitions are in place to ensure workplace safety.
6. Supervisor/Manager Responsibilities
In this chapter, learn about the supervisor/manager responsibilities in maintaining employees’ and workplace safety.
7. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) enforces safety laws in the workplace, established in 1919, to prevent workplace injuries. They coordinate strategies and ensure regulations are followed. Complaints against an employer’s action can be filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
8. Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development – Inspector
This chapter explains that if a workplace is found violating health and safety regulations during an inspection by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) inspector, they have the authority to issue a ticket on the spot for the violation.
9. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development – Ticketing
This chapter highlights that MLTSD inspectors have the power to issue tickets or summonses for minor violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). They can also initiate prosecutions for certain violations. The maximum fine for a ticket or summons is $1,000, while most violations are subject to a set fine that is usually not more than $650.
10. Health & Safety Partners
Learn about the health and safety partners that have been mentioned in this chapter in the bullet points.
11. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
The chapter explains the workings of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). For employers, WSIB provides no-fault collective liability insurance and industry-specific health and safety information. For workers, they offer loss of earnings benefits and health care coverage. WSIB also helps and supports both workers and employers when it is time to return to work after an injury.
12. Due Diligence: Meeting the Requirements of the Law
This chapter explains that workplace parties, such as employers and employees, are required to understand and comply with their duties and responsibilities as stated in the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations. This is necessary for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
13. Due Diligence
In this chapter, you will learn about the definition of due diligence.

The chapter explains that due diligence involves taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. It is a basic standard that requires documentation of all health and safety activities and is considered the main defense available. Due diligence is also a proactive management tool that can help prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.
14. Health & Safety Committees & Representatives
The chapter ‘Health and Safety Committees & Representatives’ explains the requirements for health and safety committees and representatives in the workplace under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

A workplace with 6-19 workers must have a health and safety representative, while workplaces with 20 or more workers must have a joint health and safety committee (JHSC).

The size of the committee depends on the number of workers, with a minimum of half the members representing workers. JHSCs play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety through inspections, proper training, and promoting the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
15. WHMIS
The chapter ‘WHMIS’ explains the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the importance of providing employees with information about hazardous materials in the workplace.

This information is provided through labels on products, safety data sheets (SDS), and training.

All employees must participate in an annual review of WHMIS and receive department-specific instruction regarding the controlled products they will use. This is important for ensuring that employees are aware of the risks associated with hazardous materials and can take steps to protect themselves and others in the workplace.
16. Employers/Supervisors
It highlights the responsibilities of employers and supervisors in ensuring the safety of workers who may be exposed to hazardous materials in the workplace.

This includes ensuring that all containers of controlled products or substances have a legible supplier label, obtaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from suppliers and making them readily accessible to workers, establishing education and training programs, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and updating SDS with new or updated information.

Employers/supervisors must review information and training programs annually to evaluate their effectiveness and ensure that workers are adequately protected.
17. WHMIS Labels – Supplier and Workplace
Learn about the requirements of WHMIS Supplier Labels and WHMIS Workplace Labels in this chapter.
18. WHMIS Hazard Symbols
Learn the various WHMIS hazard symbols that have been mentioned along with its labels.
19. Safety Data Sheets
In this chapter, you will learn about the safety Data Sheets (SDS) along with some exemptions defined by the regulation.
20. WHMIS - Laboratories, Consumer Hazardous Products, Training Requirements
Learn about WHMIS laboratories that are exposed to a wide variety of hazardous materials in providing both clinical and research services to the Healthcare Sector.

Also, learn briefly about the consumer hazardous products, types of hazards, degrees of risk, and WHMIS training requirements.
21. Who are at High Risk?
High risk workers include –
- First-Aid Providers
- Home Healthcare Workers
- Food Service Workers
- Long-Term Care Staff
- Healthcare personnel in Industry
- Linen Service Workers
- Nursing Home Workers
- Housekeepers/Janitors
22. Hepatitis A, B, and C
You will learn about:

Hepatitis A (HAV)

Hepatitis B (HBV)

HBV Phases

Hepatitis C (HCV)

HCV Symptoms
23. Precautions
Precaution is better than Cure

Learn the precaution methods such as the use of gloves, masks, and protective eye wear to minimize the infection risk.
24. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
HIV progressively destroys the body’s ability to fight infections.

Learn about HIV, HIV Symptoms, Precautions, AIDS, and AIDS Symptoms.
25. Back Safety
Learn the lifting techniques here that assist and ensure the safety of a client and reduce the risk of injury to the healthcare worker.
26. RACE
In this chapter, you will learn the ways to recognize, access, evaluate, and control the types of hazards.
27. Housekeeping
Effective housekeeping can eliminate some workplace hazards, while poor housekeeping frequently contributes to accidents.

Learn detail about the housekeeping in the workplace to maintain cleanliness and safety.
28. Potential Aggression Grid
Learn the potential aggression grid with the situations and the responses described in the chapter.
29. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Learn about the personal protective equipment’s such as mask, gloves, eye protection, etc. to protect against hazards.
30. Disciplinary Policy for H&S Infractions
This policy includes various reasons that shall be applied fairly and equally to all employees.
31. Occupational Illness (OI)
A condition that results from exposure in a workplace to a physical, chemical or biological agent that the normal physiological mechanisms are affected and the health of the worker is impaired.
32. Early and Safe Return to Work
In the event of a workplace injury there are required steps for early and safe return to work. Learn the necessary steps in this chapter.
33. Safety Hints and Tips
When we work safely we all win!

Learn the safety hints and tips to work safely in a risk-free work settings.

$49.00/person
Course Duration 125 minutes approximately
You can make as many attempts as you need to pass the exam; there is no limit
Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the workers’ rights in the workplace?

Workers basically have three rights in the workplace that are as follows:

Right to Know
Right to Participate
Right to Refuse

What are the WHMIS supplier label requirements?

The WHMIS supplier label requirements includes:

What information should safety data sheets include?

The safety data sheets should include the following information:

What is a bloodborne disease?

A bloodborne disease is one that can be transmitted through contact with the blood or certain other body fluids of an infected person (such as hepatitis or HIV).

What does the word ‘RACE’ abbreviate?

The abbreviation for the word ‘RACE’ is:

R – Recognize a hazard
A – Assess a hazard
C – Control the hazard from creating an injury/incident
E – Evaluate the success of the first three steps (RAC)