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Health and safety training for your business—explore 60+ topics online. Schedule 8-hour certificate training for new JHSC members. Specialized training for supervisors. Technical safety topics. Basic safety training in 5 languages. Choose your format: online training in self-paced eLearning or virtual classroom, or an in-person class. And check out new courses each month!
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This July, all Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC health and safety training is moving to a brand-new learning management system.
*** If you are currently enrolled in an eLearning course, make sure you complete the course by end of day July 9.
Any progress made in an eLearning course left incomplete by this date will be lost, and you will have to restart this course from the beginning in the new platform.
Key dates:
July 9 – Cut-off to complete any eLearning courses you have already started.
July 10-13 – Platform closed for maintenance.
July 14 – Start training on the new platform!
If you have any concerns, email [email protected].
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Active ListeningEffective communication is crucial for personal and professional success, and active listening enhances the ability to truly understand, process, and respond to information. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in social interactions, strong listening skills foster deeper connections and improved collaboration.
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Building Better TeamsTeams are crucial for achieving organizational goals like service, quality, and performance. By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced their problem-solving skills and their ability to boost team motivation and foster collaboration.
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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.
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This course introduces the concepts of auditing an occupational health and safety management system and provides participants with comprehensive information on the Certificate of Recognition (COR)/Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program. The course also focuses on the certification process for companies seeking COR/OSSE certification and the WorkSafeBC rebate.
Certified OSSE Internal Auditor – Large Employers
Large employer (with 20 or more workers) internal auditor training for annual maintenance audits.
Large employer (with 20 or more workers) internal auditor training for annual maintenance audits.
Wed, Sep 2nd @ 8:30 am
12 spots remaining.
12 spots remaining.
Wed, Sep 23rd @ 8:30 am
13 spots remaining.
13 spots remaining.
Wed, Oct 21st @ 8:30 am
14 spots remaining.
14 spots remaining.
Certified OSSE Internal Auditor – Small/Micro Employers
Micro employer (with fewer than 9 workers) and Small employer (between 10 and 19 workers) internal auditor training for certification, re-certification and annual maintenance audits.
Micro employer (with fewer than 9 workers) and Small employer (between 10 and 19 workers) internal auditor training for certification, re-certification and annual maintenance audits.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Contractor SafetyWhen you hire an outside contractor to work at your facility, do you know what are your legal responsibilities? Gain basic knowledge of risks, legal requirements, and the best practices associated with managing contractor safety for anyone acting in the capacity of an owner, employer, or prime contractor in the manufacturing sector.
Core Competencies for People Leaders: Enhancing Interpersonal and Soft Skills
A comprehensive full-day workshop, Core Competencies for People Leaders is designed to equip leaders with critical interpersonal and soft skills.
A comprehensive full-day workshop, Core Competencies for People Leaders is designed to equip leaders with critical interpersonal and soft skills.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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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.
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Developing a Safety Procedures ManualConsistent safety procedures foster safer working environments, reduce injury-related downtime, and boost productivity. This course will provide participants with the foundation needed to start writing safety procedures that are clear, concise, and practical for day-to-day use.
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Disability Awareness: Working with People with DisabilitiesCreating an inclusive working environment and workplace is essential for fostering innovation, improving team dynamics, and addressing the evolving needs of today’s workforce. By understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities and recognizing their unique contributions, learners will gain the skills to support a more diverse and equitable environment. This online course was developed […]
Dust Hazard Analysis
In this comprehensive, two-day course, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of the NFPA standard and the updated B.C. Combustible Dust regulation. Register now for the next dates: October 8-9, 2025 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, BC.
In this comprehensive, two-day course, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of the NFPA standard and the updated B.C. Combustible Dust regulation. Register now for the next dates: October 8-9, 2025 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, BC.
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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.
Emergency Response Planning
Emergency response planning is one of the key elements to include in your occupational health and safety program. This program allows you to plan out how you would respond to an emergency in the event of, which can result in saving lives, property, revenue, etc.
Emergency response planning is one of the key elements to include in your occupational health and safety program. This program allows you to plan out how you would respond to an emergency in the event of, which can result in saving lives, property, revenue, etc.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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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.
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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.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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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.
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Fatigue Management | IntroductionFatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. Work fatigue is mental or physical exhaustion that reduces a person’s ability to work safely and effectively. This course explores fatigue-related risks in manufacturing, factors that influence fatigue, and solutions to mitigate the risks.
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Hazard Identification and ControlA hazard identification and control program is a systematic approach to identifying and analyzing workplace hazards in an effort to mitigate risk of injuries and occupational disease. This course will provide employees, managers, supervisors and JHSCs working in BC’s manufacturing industry with tools and a basic understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessments, and control methods.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.
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Hot WorkHot work activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, etc., pose significant health and safety risks to workers and the workplace. By the end of the course, learners should be able to explain what is considered "hot work," the risks associated with hot work, defines what are hot work permits and why they are used, and covers the roles and responsibilities of the hot work safety team. This course is perfect for anyone who is authorized to perform hot work activities, fire watch personnel, and supervisors/managers who supervise hot work.
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Incident InvestigationAn effective and systematic incident investigation program is a key driver to the continuous improvement of your health and safety program, policies. This course will examine the purpose and outcomes of an incident investigation. JHSC members, managers, supervisors or employees will learn how to determine the cause or causes of incidents, to identify any related unsafe conditions or acts, and to recommend corrective actions to prevent similar incidents.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Industrial Robot SafetyThis course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to recognize, assess, and control hazards related to industrial robot and collaborative applications.
Industrial Storage Racking
Your storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.
Your storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
Instructional Skills Workshop
This customizable 1 day course will help managers, supervisors, or lead-hands acquire the necessary skills to become more effective adult educators. It will also assist seasoned trainers to bring their skills to a higher level of competency and show them how to enhance the effectiveness of courses, crew talks, and on-the-job training.
This customizable 1 day course will help managers, supervisors, or lead-hands acquire the necessary skills to become more effective adult educators. It will also assist seasoned trainers to bring their skills to a higher level of competency and show them how to enhance the effectiveness of courses, crew talks, and on-the-job training.
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Joint Health and Safety CommitteeThe 8-hour Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) training is required for all new members of a JHSC and new Worker Representatives. It is applicable for any B.C. employer in any industry.
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Lean 5S Training: Certificate Workshops
5S is an inexpensive approach to workplace organization that pays large dividends in safety and employee mental health as it improves productivity for higher profit.
5S is an inexpensive approach to workplace organization that pays large dividends in safety and employee mental health as it improves productivity for higher profit.
Machine Safeguarding
Every day workers have to deal with hazardous energy from machinery and equipment. Are there safeguards in place to prevent contact with hazardous power, point of contact (body part and equipment) and ejecting material?
Every day workers have to deal with hazardous energy from machinery and equipment. Are there safeguards in place to prevent contact with hazardous power, point of contact (body part and equipment) and ejecting material?
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Managing Across CulturesWhether working with international teams or managing a multicultural workforce, this course provides the tools needed to navigate cultural complexities and drive organizational success.
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Managing Difficult ConversationsWhether you're working in an environment in-person or virtually, gain practical tools to help you manage difficult conversations effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes through this course.
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Measuring Training ResultsTraining is an essential investment. Whether designing training programs, assessing performance improvements, or presenting results to stakeholders, this course will help you develop an effective training evaluation strategy.
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Mental Health AwarenessMental health is feeling good about who you are, having balance in your life, and managing life’s challenges. It is the responsibility of both employers and employees to protect and promote mental health in the workplace to ensure people are psychologically safe. For an introduction to the fundamentals of workplace mental health, start with this 1-hour online course.
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace is a lunch and learn—style workshop, available at no charge to Alliance members. Contact us to schedule this awareness training in person at your facility or or virtually.
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace is a lunch and learn—style workshop, available at no charge to Alliance members. Contact us to schedule this awareness training in person at your facility or or virtually.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
Mental Health Management for Leaders
In this half-day, instructor-led workshop for leaders, learn to recognize and overcome the stigma surrounding mental health. Understand the impact of mental health and mental illness on your team and on your own work—and how to respond to a worker in distress.
In this half-day, instructor-led workshop for leaders, learn to recognize and overcome the stigma surrounding mental health. Understand the impact of mental health and mental illness on your team and on your own work—and how to respond to a worker in distress.
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Mental Health Skill Building for WorkersIn this 45-minute, self-paced online course, workers learn to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, to recognize stigma and reduce the impact. They learn practical strategies to respond to a co-worker experiencing a mental health issue.
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Navigating BC OHS LegislationAs new or experienced safety committee members, managers, or supervisors, it is important to fully understand and know which OHS regulations are related to your work and how you may be in compliance—or not. This 45-minute self-paced course helps introduce people to information on how to identify and find the OHS legislation related their work—perfect […]
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Occupational Hygiene – Getting StartedThis is an awareness-level course that helps you anticipate, identify, evaluate, and control occupational hygiene-related workplace hazards to assist in preventing employee illness and injury. It will help you understand your responsibilities under health and safety legislation, including due diligence, hazard prevention, workplace inspections, and incident investigation. This course will also raise awareness on when […]
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Personal Protective Equipment: Risk Assessment and SelectionThis awareness-level course will help you assess potential hazards that will require the use of PPE in the workplace. It will help you understand how to select the appropriate type of equipment to protect workers’ health and safety.
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Principles of OHS ManagementAn occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. This course will provide any employee within a company that is planning on building or sustaining an OHS program with essential information on legislative requirements and what an OHS program is. A health and safety program not only includes specific elements required by legislation but also relies on commitment, leadership and worker participation to achieve its outcomes.
Psychological First Aid
This Psychological First Aid course is an 8-hour session that teaches learners how to provide practical, compassionate support without being intrusive.
This Psychological First Aid course is an 8-hour session that teaches learners how to provide practical, compassionate support without being intrusive.
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Radiation AwarenessThis online course introduces the concepts of radiation and radiation safety to people who work in environments where radiation is used and for anyone wanting basic knowledge on the subject. It defines radiation and creates a better understanding of its impacts within the manufacturing and food processing sectors, and to recognize radiation regulatory bodies.
Resiliency: Rise Above
Lunch and learn–style awareness workshop tailored for those seeking to bolster their inner strength and adaptability in the face of challenges. Free for Alliance members.
Lunch and learn–style awareness workshop tailored for those seeking to bolster their inner strength and adaptability in the face of challenges. Free for Alliance members.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Respiratory ProtectionThis awareness level course will introduce learners to how respiratory protection is used, inspected, and maintained in the workplace. This is a basic awareness course to help learners better understand how to protect their health and safety. This course does NOT qualify individuals to work in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments. Additional […]
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Risk ManagementRisk management is critical for minimizing negative impacts, maximizing opportunities, and ensuring organizational success. In this course, learn about the principles of effective risk management for small and large organizations and gain the skills to help you make informed decisions and implement effective strategies.
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Safety Culture 101Take an active role in making your workplace healthy and safe. in this 90-minute online course for frontline employees, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) professionals, members of OHS committees, and supervisors and managers: Learn the difference between safety climate and culture. Understand how safety culture fits into your corporate culture. Recognize the benefits of a strong safety culture. Plan ways to strengthen your own organization’s safety culture.
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Slips, Trips, and FallsSlips, trips, and falls in the workplace are a leading cause of lost time claims and have a significant impact on workers and employers. In this course, learn how to minimize incidents due to slips, trips, and falls.
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Small Employer OHS FundamentalsSmall Employer OHS Fundamentals is designed to introduce small employers to occupational health and safety fundamentals. Under the law, small employers have a role and responsibility to protect their workers from injury and illness on the job. This course will outline the roles and responsibilities of everyone in the workplace along with health and safety regulations in British Columbia.
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Small Employer Program BuildingAn occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. Small employers with 19 or fewer employees learn the basic principles, concepts and tools necessary to develop and implement an OHS program at their workplace via this online course.
Stress Management: Stress Less, Live More
Lunch and learn–style awareness workshop teaches practical tools and strategies to tackle daily stressors effectively. Free for Alliance members.
Lunch and learn–style awareness workshop teaches practical tools and strategies to tackle daily stressors effectively. Free for Alliance members.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Successfully Managing ChangeWorkplaces are always evolving and needing to adapt to changing circumstances. In this online course, you'll learn practical strategies to handle change for yourself and others.
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The ABC’s of Managing OthersSupervisors play a vital role in guiding teams, managing performance, and fostering a positive work environment. Through this course, explore key topics such as transitioning into a supervisory role, setting goals, communicating clearly, giving feedback, and handling conflict. Develop the foundational skills needed to lead others effectively in the workplace. Perfect for new and aspiring supervisors and managers.
Thermal Imaging Fundamentals
Understanding and employing thermal imaging technologies can uncover impending equipment failures or dangerous situations that left unchecked, could lead to lost production or serious injury. This course is recommended as a basic requirement for workers in maintenance or in the trades who already conduct or are planning to conduct thermal surveys.
Understanding and employing thermal imaging technologies can uncover impending equipment failures or dangerous situations that left unchecked, could lead to lost production or serious injury. This course is recommended as a basic requirement for workers in maintenance or in the trades who already conduct or are planning to conduct thermal surveys.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Warehouse SafetyWarehouse Safety is an awareness-level course that helps recognize potential hazards in the warehouse workplace and learn how to prevent risks. It will help learners understand their responsibilities for general safety principles, safe stacking and material storage, pallet safety, industrial storage racking safety, mobile equipment and pedestrian safety, and loading dock safety.
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WHMIS EducationThe Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) education course provides essential training on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
WHMIS Train the Trainer
The WHMIS Train the Trainer course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively train others on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations and practices.
The WHMIS Train the Trainer course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively train others on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations and practices.
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Working Alone or In IsolationIn some workplaces, there will be times when workers will be working alone or in isolation. This course offers training on the risks associated with working alone and the best practices to protect lone workers in various types of scenarios.
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Workplace InspectionsEffective inspections are one of the most important incident/ accident prevention tools in a company’s safety and health program. Properly trained inspectors in a systematic inspection program will help reduce incidents and property damage. This course will guide JHSC members, Worker Health and Safety Reps, managers, or supervisors responsible for workplace inspection in the creation of an effective safety inspection program.
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Workplace Violence: Awareness and Response
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X-Ray Safety in the WorkplaceThe X-ray Safety in the Workplace course is an awareness-level course to help learners understand how X-ray technology is used in the manufacturing and food processing industries and how to increase safety around this equipment. It is an essential building block for anyone seeking to play a constructive role in making their workplace healthy and safe.
Public Classes
Interactive, instructor-led health and safety classes—virtual or in person classes.
eLearning
Self-paced online safety training available 24/7. Explore the course catalogue.
Onsite Training
Book a private, instructor-led class for your team. Call 604.795.9595 or email for details.
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Cultural Sensitivity Training for DiversityThis course will cover how diversity affects the bottom-line, false assumptions, and how they can lead to unintentional biases.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada