The SCSA remains the trusted safety partner of the Saskatchewan construction industry since 1995. Experienced SCSA instructors deliver construction safety training either in person or online. Courses are interactive with discussions, questions and group activities. Learners receive digital manuals and resources from course materials developed by industry professionals.

Member pricing for instructor led courses is $50 per day. All courses conclude with a digital/printable certificate and access to permanent training records through epassport.

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Leadership for Safety Excellence

 
 
 

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Description
 
This two-day course is designed to strengthen supervisors' capabilities in managing health and safety responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on understanding legal obligations, recognizing the importance of enforcement and overcoming common workplace challenges. Participants explore the importance of completing hazard assessments, conducting worksite inspections, leading incident investigations and ensuring effective workplace training and communication. Additionally, participants gain practical knowledge in each of these elements. 
 
The course also introduces Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Safe Work Practices (SWP) and Safe Job Procedure (SJP) development. This course focuses on the core elements of a strong safety culture, highlighting the benefits of employee engagement, leadership commitment and continuous improvement in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
 
This course is also available On Demand to complete in your own time within 60 days.

 

Course Focus

  • Supervisors' legislated health & safety responsibilities
  • Hazard identification and control
  • Incident response and investigation
  • Effective safety communication
  • Workplace training and compliance
  • Safety culture
  • Practical application and submission of proficiency exercise, including completion of:
    • Tool Box Talk
    • Worksite Inspection
    • Incident Investigation
    • Hazard Assessment
   

Course Length:

2 Days (16 hours)

 

Certification

Certificate has a 3-year expiry

Satisfies audit requirements for COR® and SECOR™ job-specific training

Compulsory course for NCSO® and NHSA™ certification

Satisfies course requirements for COR® & SECOR™ recognition

   

Proficiency Certification

To receive the Certification of Proficiency participants are required to complete four assessments, two will be conducted at their Place of Employment and two will be completed using the On-Demand Simulated Scenario:

Place of Employment

  • Tool Box Talk
  • Hazard Assessment

On-Demand Simulated Scenario

  • Worksite Inspection
  • Incident Investigation

Documents must be submitted within 30 days of completing the course.

The certificate of proficiency for this course is mandatory in order to receive your company’s COR® or SECOR™, as well as to receive  NCSO® certification.

   

Online Requirements

  • Access to Zoom
  • Computer with microphone and camera
  • Access to Adobe PDF

Prerequisites

  • None

   

CEU Credits

Course hours can be used towards the Gold Seal Certification application for credits. Note: every 3 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit.

This course may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals and Continuing Education Units through the Sask Operator Certification Board.

Leadership for Safety Excellence training is eligible for partial credits towards the Blue Seal Certificate through the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.