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Course Description
This course is 2 learning hours. Student can complete this course in one session, or at their own pace.
A safe workplace is vital to any organization's mission and no undertaking should be considered so important that it be pursued in an unsafe manner. Managers and supervisors have the responsibility to protect workers and keep the workplace safe.
This course offers learners an overview of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act of Nova Scotia. Designed to meet the needs of managers and supervisors, learners will become familiar with safety principles and risk management, legislation, rights and responsibilities, hazard identification, the internal responsibility system, their internal and legal responsibilities, and the concept of due diligence.
Course Outline
This course consists of three modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
- Module 2: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
- Module 3: Responsibilities of Employer and Employee
What You Will Learn
- Know your health and safety responsibilities
- Establish approaches to meet your OHS responsibilities
- Find applicable OHS legislation
- Take leadership in developing a strong safety culture
- Understand the consequences of non-compliance
- Be able to exercise due diligence
- Be empowered to take an active role in workplace safety
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Forepersons
- Anyone who wants to understand and improve workplace health and safety
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