Course Description
This course offers participants basic general knowledge needed to complete and initiate formal and informal workplace inspections.
Within the Occupational Health and Safety Act, inspections are the responsibility of all employees in the workplace and falls within the "Right to Know" and "Right to Participate" actions of the OHS Act. This course will give participants the confidence and guidance needed to prepare, plan and execute a well written workplace inspection.
This course will assist management, supervisors and employees in organizing and initiating workplace inspections to ensure the hazards associated with the workplace are mitigated.
Important for Dalhousie Students & Faculty
If you are a Dalhousie University student, you do not need to purchase or pay for this course. This course is available to you at no cost through Brightspace.
Please access the course directly in Brightspace instead of enrolling or paying here. If you’re unsure how to find it, check your course listings in Brightspace or contact openlearning@dal.ca for guidance.
Course Outline
There is a total of five modules that make up the Workplace Inspections course:
- Module 1: Informal Inspections
- Module 2: Formal Inspections
- Module 3: Inspection Teams
- Module 4: Hazard Identification
- Module 5: Documentation
What You Will Learn
- The purpose, objectives, and significance of preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
- The key legal and regulatory frameworks concerning workplace inspections including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS Regulations, and the Canadian Labour Code Part II
- The four steps of a workplace inspection process: planning, conducting the inspection, reporting findings, and ensuring corrective follow-up
- Common workplace hazards (e.g., biological, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial, environmental) and align examples with each category
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning and 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
- Employees, Supervisors, Managers
- External Contractors
- JOHS Committee Representatives