HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR TRAINING
In Ontario, supervisors play a pivotal role in ensuring workplace safety, and their responsibilities are clearly defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Taking a course in Supervisor Due Diligence, also known as Health and Safety Supervisor Training, is crucial for both businesses and employers to meet their legal obligations and foster a culture of safety. Here’s why this training is indispensable:
1. Legal Compliance with OHSA
Under OHSA, supervisors are legally obligated to take every reasonable precaution to protect workers. Employers must ensure supervisors are competent, meaning they have the knowledge, training, and experience to manage workplace safety effectively. Failure to meet these requirements can result in significant penalties, legal action, or even imprisonment under Bill C-45 (Westray Bill), which imposes criminal liability for safety violations.
2. Accident and Injury Prevention
Supervisors are on the front lines of hazard identification and risk management. Training equips them with the skills to recognize unsafe conditions, enforce safety protocols, and respond appropriately to emergencies. Businesses benefit from fewer accidents, which reduces downtime, compensation claims, and potential lawsuits.
3. Building a Safety-First Culture
Supervisor training instills the importance of safety in workplace leadership. Well-trained supervisors set the tone for safety compliance and influence workers to prioritize health and safety. This not only enhances worker morale but also improves productivity and job satisfaction.
Training available for businesses in 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.
Contact us for Special Discounts and Preferred Pricing
Onsite, At Your Location:
5 Participants - $1,500.00 + HST
6-12 Participants - $2,000.00 + HST
$150.00 / Additional Participant
At Our Site
$375.00 + HST per Participant - Minimum 4 Participants Required
Duration
Up to 8 hours
Assessment
A passing grade of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate
Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, a PDF wall certificate will be provided
Supervisors Role Health & Safety
COURSE OUTLINE
Health and Safety responsibilities of the Supervisor
Safety system within the corporate culture
What does health and safety involve
OHSA, Regulations and Codes
How to improve workplace Heath and Safety
Roles and responsibilities
Health and safety management system
Click here for a brief video of Supervisors Role Health & Safety
5 Steps For Supervisors Role Health & Safety:
1. You need to know the OHSA and various Regulations that apply to your workplace. If you understand this you can make sure workers follow the law and identify different ways to make your workplace safer. There are also Regulations that outline the requirements for many different types of workplaces, such as construction, health care, industrial establishments and mines.
2. You ensure the workers are wearing and using the proper protective equipment. Your employer is responsible for advising you as to what types of protective equipment, device or clothing the workers are required to use or wear and both you and your employer are responsible to make sure all workers use and wear it. You also need to know your employer’s health and safety policy, program and work procedures.
3. You advise all workers about the potential hazards in their workplace. Every workplace has hazards and include anything that can hurt workers or make them sick. You must understand and communicate the dangers involved in the workplace you are supervising and ensure that the workers do their work safely. Your general duties as a supervisor also include the prevention of workplace violence.
4. You must always plan the worker’s work responsibilities so that it will be done safely. The workers you supervise are trusting your knowledge and experience to make sure everything is done safely. The OHSA requires employers to make sure you have the proper competence to be a supervisor.
5. You ensure workers understand and follow their health and safety duties. It’s your job to oversee the work being done and to remind workers of their health and safety duties. You must demonstrate how to work safely and if necessary, enforce the employer’s workplace health and safety policies if they aren’t being followed.