Course Description

The Canada Labour Code, Part II (“the Code”) governs the health and safety of workers in the federal jurisdiction. Managers and supervisors represent the employer in the workplace and are responsible to carry out the duties of the employer in the work areas that they manage. This one-day course will give you the basic understanding of the requirements of the Code and how it is applied.

Case studies and other examples are included to illustrate the concepts. The course will be a useful starting point for managers and supervisors who will be taking training on health and safety committees, WHMIS and other occupational health and safety topics.

Topics include:

• The principles of the Canada Labour Code and the internal responsibility system
• Responsibilities and duties of managers and supervisors
• Due diligence
• Rights and responsibilities of employees
• Specific issues: WHMIS, ergonomics, violence, pregnant and nursing employees
• Health and safety committees and representatives
• Workplace inspections
• Resolving complaints and work refusals
• Accident investigation
• Enforcement and consequences of non-compliance

Upon completion of this course you will be able to :

• Understand your responsibilities as a manager or supervisor under the Canada Labour Code – Part II
• Work with employees and the health and safety committee to identify and control work hazards
• Resolve complaints and work refusals
• Assist in an accident investigation

Target Audience:

• Managers and supervisors in government departments, federally regulated businesses, such as communications, banking, and interprovincial transportation (trucking, railways, and airlines)
• Human resources and safety professionals working in federally regulated organizations

Prerequisite

No previous knowledge of health and safety is required.

Credits

• American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) 1.0 CM Point
  (approval #11-3138)
• Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) 0.5 CM Point
  (approval #11374)
• Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH) 1.0 CM Point
  (approval #2011-165)

Delivery Method

Classroom - If you prefer the more traditional approach to learning you can register to attend the next 1-day session at a facility closest to you. New dates and locations are continually being added. Participants receive a signed Certificate of Completion and course manual.

Upcoming classroom dates
Please note that the classroom course is delivered in English language only.

Register early as seating is limited.

Registration

Register for the classroom course by contacting CCOHS Client Services at
1-800-668-4284 or e-mail Client Services.

To discuss customization or to arrange for on-site instruction e-mail Client Services or call 1-800-668-4284.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

Attention Managers and Supervisors

As a Canadian federal manager you will also benefit by taking our 2-day classroom Health & Safety for Managers and Supervisors course as it covers the full spectrum of health and safety management.

We also offer a one-hour e-course on the Canada Labour Code, Part II: An Overview.

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