Instructor Led Training

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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Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Training Level 1

 
 
 

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Description
 
This one-day course is designed for managers, supervisors and workers who are going to be part of an Occupational Health Committee (OHC) or assume the role of a health and safety representative. Participants learn the legislative responsibilities of an OHC and health and safety representative, including handling safety and health concerns, holding effective meetings and investigating workplace incidents and worker refusals.

 

Course Focus

  • Reference legislated requirements for establishing an OHC or a health & safety representative

    • Distinguish when a workplace OHC or representative is required

    • Describe their purpose and key functions

    • Define the legislated roles and responsibilities

  • Explain the structure and working components of a committee

  • Describe strategies to assemble a committee

  • Describe the fundamental elements of an effectively led and well-functioning committee

  • Demonstrate effective communication techniques to successfully lead a committee

  • Identify necessary steps to handle employee concerns and work refusals
   

Course Length:

1 Day (8 hours)

 

Certification

Certificate does not expire

Satisfies legislated requirements of the Saskatchewan OHS Regulations, section 4-9, for training of representatives and committee members.

Partial credit of an elective requirement towards NCSO™ and NHSA™ certification. Completion of Occupational Health Committee – Level 2 Training will grant full credit towards one of the two electives. 
   

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.

 

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