Safety Basics

This module provides learners with the knowledge and skills they need to work safely. Safety Basics provides learners with a basic overview of health and safety legislation and regulations in their province and introduces them to the concept of health and safety.

By completing this module, learners will gain an understanding in the essential elements and day to day functions of a health and safety program, the internal responsibility system, common workplace hazards, preventing workplace injury, reporting accidents and incidents and how to actively participate in their own health and safety.

Course Duration: Approximately 90-100 minutes

Course Material: National

Voiceover: Yes

Topics Covered

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in understanding:

• The law
• Roles and responsibilities
• Hazard identification
• PPE
• Safety basics
• Office safety
• Preventing violence
• Preventing back injuries
• Early safe return to work