Supervisor Awareness
​Training

Occupational Health & Safety Act s.25
Canada Labour Code

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Details

A supervisor is anyone who “has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker.”  
To increase competency, supervisors should receive training in their responsibilities within one week of starting their new role. 

Above all else, a supervisor must take all reasonable precautions to protect worker health and safety.

​Our Supervisor Awareness Course will help prepare you for success and inform you of the regulations, processes and procedures you must understand to protect yourself, your company and your workers.

​Who Should Take the Course? Supervisors, lead hands and small business owners that also take the role of supervisor in the daily management of the business.

​This course has been designed to highlight specific hazards and procedures for supervisors in the construction industry.

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Who is considered to be a supervisor?
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The duties may vary from business to business, but overall you are considered a supervisor if you have the following responsibilities: 
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• determining the tasks to be done
• directing how work is performed
• managing available resources such as staff, facilities, equipment, and budget
• making decisions about equipment use
• deciding the make-up of a work crew
• deciding on and scheduling hours of work
• dealing directly with workers' complaints, or directing staff and other resources to address health and safety concerns

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How long is this course?

Details: In-class theory followed by practical training.  

Course length  - 12-16 hours 

Would you like a virtual session?
Contact us if you are interested in arranging a virtual session via Zoom.

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Highlights

PART 1: INTRODUCTION    

• Legal Responsibilities
• Internal Responsibility System
• ​Understanding Regulations   
• Communication Skills
• Workplace Evaluations 
• Supervising New and Young Workers

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​PART 2: WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS

• Purpose of workplace inspections 
• Preparation & Planning
• Conducting a thorough inspection
• Reporting
• Inspection Process

PART 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

• Hazard and Risk  
• Risk Assessment  
• Adverse health effects 
• Hazard Control Program  
• Emergency Preparedness  
• Program Monitoring & Review 

PART 4: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

• Accident Investigation 
• Investigations Process  
• Analysis and conclusions 
• Making recommendations 
• The Written Report 
• Investigation Follow-Up  

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