Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, employers are
required to appoint "competent persons" as supervisors. The definition
of competent person includes "... is familiar with this Act and the
regulations that apply to the work". This workshop is intended to
be a first step in providing that familiarity.
Some of the major topics
covered include:
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History of the
Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Internal Responsibility
System
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An overview of the
Ontario Occupational Health & Safety system
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Enforcement and penalties
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Duties of employers,
supervisors and workers
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Three rights of workers
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Reporting requirements
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Overview of regulations
made under the Occupational Health & Safety Act
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Managing health & safety
The workshop includes a
hands-on exercise to give participants practice using the Regulation
for Industrial Establishments.
All participants receive a
copy of the Carswell Occupational Health & Safety Act Pocket Edition.
| Clients |
$20.00 for each participant
+ HST |
|
Non-Clients |
$30.00 for each participant
+ HST |
The cost for non Clients for onsite workshops is as follows:
| Non-Member Clients |
$350.00 per 1/2day + $30.00 for each participant
+ HST |