Workplace NL OH&S Committee/Representative/Designate

Aim and objectives:

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.

Target audience:

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

Learner pre-requisites:

None

Learning Outcomes and Course Content:

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