Safety Basics Training Online Course and Certification

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).