A worker can be defined as “a person who performs work or supplies services for monetary compensation.” This online course is designed to provide workers with a general introduction to workplace health and safety in all Canadian jurisdictions.

Who Should Take This Course?
This course is applicable to new and existing workers within Canadian workplaces.

Course Outline
Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Be familiar with occupational health and safety legislation in Canada
• Know the responsibilities of workers
• Be familiar with the responsibilities of Employers and Supervisors under the Act – and how these responsibilities support workers
• Understand the role of the worker within the Internal Responsibility System
• Be knowledgeable regarding the three rights of workers and how they are implemented in the workplace
• Be aware of the worker’s role in hazard recognition and reporting
• Understand the value of workplace policies and procedures, training, posters and other preventative measures
• Be familiar with the various sources of health and safety information
• Understand the importance of healthy and safe work habits.