Objective

The aim of the training is to give OH&S Committees/WH&S Representatives/Designates the basic knowledge they require to fulfill their duties and responsibilities under the and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. As per WorkplaceNL, employers are required to provide training as follows: Workplaces with 9 or less workers shall provide training for a WH&S Representatives Workplaces with 5 or less workers shall provide training for a WH&S Designate when applicable Workplaces with 10 – 49 workers shall provide training for the Occupational Health and Safety Committee co-chairs Workplaces with 50 or more workers shall provide training for all Occupational Health and Safety Committee members

Target Group

Industrial - Offshore - Marine

Examination

Yes

Course Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Module 2: The Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Module 3: Essentials of OH&S Committees/WH&S Representatives/WH&S Designates Module 4: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation & Control Module 5: Workplace Inspections Module 6: Incident Investigations Module 7: Supporting Health & Safety in the workplace Module 8: Making It Effective