Health & Safety Training
Browse the full health and safety training catalogue below. Many courses are available in multiple formats. Choose self-directed online eLearning courses or instructor-led training offered in Virtual Zoom sessions, or Classroom options: Open Learning classes around the province, or as private classes at your facility.
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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 Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program. The course also focuses on the certification process for companies seeking 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.
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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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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.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
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
Available 24/7
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.
Dust Hazard Analysis
In this comprehensive, two-day course in Kelowna, BC, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of NFPA 652.
In this comprehensive, two-day course in Kelowna, BC, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of NFPA 652.
Available 24/7
Emergency Response AwarenessThis online course explores response to emergency situations that can be encountered in manufacturing. The goal of the course is to provide a basic understanding of what to anticipate and expect when responding to an emergency.
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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Employee Safety OrientationManagers and supervisors are responsible for shaping behaviour while ensuring employees receive an adequate introduction to workplace health and safety. On completion of this online course, new hires and HR managers looking for support with the OHS portion of their workplace orientation program will have a better understanding of common workplace health and safety elements. Note: this course is meant to be used with a workplace orientation program.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
Fatigue Management | IntroductionThis 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.
Fundamentals of Thermal Imaging
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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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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Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.
Available 24/7
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.
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 half-day 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 half-day 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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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.
Available 24/7
Joint Health and Safety CommitteeA Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a primary component of any employer’s Occupational Health and Safety management system. The JHSC provides its members with the fundamentals and tools to carry out their duties effectively and is a legal requirement for all BC workplaces with 20 or more employees. This course is designed for new and experienced JHSC members and alternates.
Tue, Jan 23rd @ 2:00 pm
12 spots remaining.
12 spots remaining.
Thu, Jan 25th @ 9:00 am
12 spots remaining.
12 spots remaining.
Anytime eLearning
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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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 Management for Leaders
In this 6-hour, instructor-led course for leaders, learn to recognize and battle 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 6-hour, instructor-led course for leaders, learn to recognize and battle 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.
Available 24/7
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.
Mental Wellness at Work
From time to time, we offer this members-only workshop on mental health at work. Learn new skills for a more supportive work environment.
From time to time, we offer this members-only workshop on mental health at work. Learn new skills for a more supportive work environment.
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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.
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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.
Available 24/7
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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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.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
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.
Available 24/7
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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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.
Online Learning
Self-paced online safety training available 24/7. Explore the course catalogue.
Onsite Training
Instructor-led training for your team at your facility. Call 604.795.9595 or email us.
Training Partner Courses
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Anger ManagementThis workshop helps attendees become more effective at managing their language, emotions, and interactions when dealing with difficult situations in the workplace.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Critical Incident Response TrainingThis course provides the skills and information necessary to demobilize, defuse, and/or debrief after a traumatic event.
Offered by: Diversified Rehabilitation Group
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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
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Resilience in the WorkplaceThis interactive training session covers the fundamentals of bouncing back from adversity in our work lives.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Responding with Respect: Workplace Mental Health Skills for EmployeesIn this workshop, managers and supervisors build on their knowledge and skills and learn how to support an employee struggling with a mental health challenge or a situation affecting their mental health.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Responding with Respect: Workplace Mental Health Skills for ManagersIn this workshop, managers and supervisors build on their knowledge and skills and learn how to support an employee struggling with a mental health challenge or a situation affecting their mental health.
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Learn more about our waitlists and private training. More information.
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Sensitivity Training for EmployeesThis training is rich with skill-building exercises, including role-plays, to help participants become better able to work through inappropriate situations at work.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Sensitivity Training for ExecutivesThis training is rich with skill-building exercises, including role-plays, to help executives become better able to work through inappropriate workplace situations.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Sensitivity Training for Middle ManagersDesigned for employees who have responsibility for direct reports and may be in an Emerging Leader or long-time people manager category.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Sensitivity Training for Workplace RestorationThis customized training is an effective way to address negative workplace conduct and can provide solutions to help your leadership team and employees deal, skillfully, with numerous conduct-related issues.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Workplace Anti-bullying and Anti-harassmentThis course covers how to recognize workplace bullying or harassment and will examine what is ‘harassment’ and ‘bullying’, and what is not.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Workplace Anti-sexual HarassmentParticipants learn about the fundamentals of respect in the workplace. This session addresses and provides examples of behaviours that are inappropriate for workplace settings. It also gives participants techniques that can be used to eliminate the risk of offence.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada
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Workplace Mental Health Awareness WorkshopThis workshop helps attendees to become more aware of the mental health continuum. It also provides strategies for removing mental health-related stigma at work.
Offered by: Sensitivity Training Canada