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DESIGNATED SUBSTANCE AWARENESS TRAINING
Comprehensive Designated Substances Awareness Training – Ontario-Compliant
Exposure to designated substances poses significant health risks and regulatory challenges. Safety First Training offers a comprehensive Designated Substances Training program tailored for Ontario businesses to meet the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations for Designated Substances (O. Reg. 490/09). Training is offered throughout Southern Ontario including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Georgetown, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, Barrie, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Orangeville, Grimsby, Brantford, Stratford, Simcoe, Woodstock, Collingwood, Orillia, Port Hope, Kawartha Lakes, and more.
This course equips employees, supervisors, and employers in sectors like construction, manufacturing, and mining with critical skills to mitigate risks associated with asbestos, silica, lead, benzene, and other hazardous substances.
Contact us for Special Discounts and Preferred Pricing. In-depth full day seminar training also available, please contact for more information.
FEE OPTIONS
1-10 Participants - $1,573.00 +HST
11-15 Participants - $1,888.00 + HST
Duration
Up to 3 hours
Assessment
A passing grade of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate
Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a PDF wall certificate
Course Outline
Introduction to Designated Substances
Detailed review of Ontario's 11 designated substances
Workplace hazards and health implications
Overview of OHSA and O. Reg. 490/09 requirements
Identifying and Assessing Hazards
How to recognize designated substances in your facility
Conducting effective workplace risk assessments
Understanding Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Implementing Control Measures
Engineering controls and administrative strategies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) best practices
Creating a substance-specific hazard management plan
Air Monitoring and Health Surveillance
Air sampling protocols and exposure analysis
Health monitoring and medical checkup requirements
Maintaining compliance through detailed recordkeeping
Substance-Specific Safety Protocols
Asbestos removal and containment
Handling silica dust safely
Lead and benzene management practices
Employer and Worker Legal Obligations
Roles and responsibilities under Ontario regulations
Ensuring compliance through Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)
Avoiding penalties with proactive enforcement
Emergency Preparedness
Spill and exposure response protocols
Medical incident procedures
Post-incident reporting and prevention strategies
Assessment and Certification
Interactive assessments to validate knowledge
Certification upon successful course completion