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Ergonomics 102Ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. This course builds on the fundamentals of Ergonomics and assists managers, supervisors, and employees in implementing a musculoskeletal injuries/disorder reduction program.

Ergonomics 101Ergonomics is concerned with the “fit” between the user, equipment and environment. Ergonomics takes into account users’ capabilities and limitations to ensure tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. This course provides information to managers, supervisors and employees on proper ergonomic design to prevent repetitive strain injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.

Employee Safety OrientationFor new hires and HR managers, this online session provides an orientation to common workplace health and safety elements. Note: this course is meant to be used with a workplace orientation program. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Emergency Response AwarenessExplore response to emergency situations that can be encountered in manufacturing. Gain a basic understanding of what to anticipate and expect when responding to an emergency. Available in English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

De-energization and LockoutFor workers and supervisors: understand what hazardous energy is and identify it in your workplace. Learn to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) requirements for lockout and de-energization to prevent the release of hazardous energy to prevent injuries and property damage.

Confined Space AwarenessThis course covers core elements of a confined space program and how to manage these spaces. It is designed to provide supervisors, entrants, and attendants with the knowledge required to understand confined spaces so they can plan and carry out necessary work safely. WorkSafeBC regulation requires any employer who has confined spaces to provide employees with awareness training

Combustible Dust for WorkersThis online awareness course will provide participants with the key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust. Accurately identifying, assessing, and controlling combustible dust is an essential part of an occupational health and safety (OHS) program. Employees, contractors, or managers/supervisors with combustible dust in their workplace will be better prepared to control combustible dust hazards, develop safe work procedures, and prevent incidents and injuries.

Combustible Dust: For Employers & ManagersDust found in manufacturing can be combustible. When fine dust particles catch fire in the air – the fire can spread quickly and even lead to an explosion. This online awareness course will provide you with the key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust.

Combustible Dust for ContractorsWritten for contractors – this online course discusses key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust. Combustible dust is found in many manufacturing settings and can lead to rapidly spreading fires and even explosions.

Bullying and Harassment AwarenessEmployers, supervisors, and workers all have responsibilities under WorkSafeBC OHS Policies to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. This Bullying and Harassment Awareness course is meant to offer training to workers on identifying bullying and harassment in the workplace, its impact and practical strategies to prevent it.

Back to Work: Mental Health Strategies for Return to WorkMental health and stress-related accommodations and strategies and pathways for supporting successful return to work after a mental health leave—and for handling mental health-related impacts of physical injuries and illness on return to work.

Managing psychological health & safetyThis resource page from WorkSafeBC outlines the duties and responsibilities employers undertake to ensure that their workplaces or facilities are psychologically healthy and safe.

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