Competent Supervisor Training
Supervisors & the Law: What Every Leader Must Know Under OHSA
Are you in charge of a workplace or have authority over workers? If yes, you could be considered a supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and would need the required training to ensure you can successfully execute your role as a supervisor/manager.
This workshop provides supervisors with the knowledge and tools they need to understand their responsibilities, recognize hazards, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
Who should take this course?
The definition of a supervisor under the Act “means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker” (Occupational Health and Safety Act Section 1 – Definitions). Anyone meeting that definition in the workplace could be considered a supervisor and therefore would require the proper knowledge, training, and experience to be competent in that role. Common examples of people that could be included:
• Supervisors in construction and general industry
• Managers, Forepersons, Lead Hands, Assistants, and Coordinators
• Business owners
Workers who are preparing to be supervisors in Ontario would also benefit from this supervisory workshop exploring the attributes, skills and resources for supervisors.
Even workers without an official 'supervisory-like' title may still fall under the definition of a supervisor under the Act. Anyone who has authority over a workplace or workers, directs activities and tasks, or makes decisions on behalf of the employer is likely considered a supervisor and would benefit from the information shared in the workshop.
Course Delivery
Methods of learning include:
- Lecture
- Video
- Group Discussion
- Small Group Activities
- Demonstration
- Case Study
Scope
This workshop explores the fundamentals of a supervisor’s role as it relates to Occupational Health and Safety. Other sources of training can enhance management skills such as leadership, organizational behaviour, coaching and mentoring, report writing and communication.
It will teach you:
• Roles in a workplace and their legal duties
• How to support workers’ rights
• Hazard management
• Role of MLITSD, JHSC, WSIB, and health and safety representatives
• Support and resources available to supervisors
• And more.
This course not only meets, but exceeds the training requirements for supervisors set out by the Ontario Occupational Regulation 297/13 as the workshop is designed to take supervisors from basic awareness to the next level of competency. It will aid managers, supervisors and others with the theoretical aspects of the role of the supervisor within your organization and apply it to real-world scenarios.
Pre-requisites
• Required to show proof of successful completion of the Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness (in 5-Step) training that meets the requirements set out by Ontario Regulation 297/13.
When employers appoint supervisors, they are legally obligated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations to ensure those individuals are competent. This training workshop would significantly contribute to helping supervisors achieve and demonstrate the required competency.
What You Get
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function of the supervisor and your duties among all workplace parties under the OHSA
- Identify the elements of good supervision
- Recognize hazards and apply hazard controls
- Explain the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and the impact of Bill C-45
- Demonstrate proficiency in referencing applicable legislation
- Recall what’s included in the reporting and the documentation of the work refusal process
- Describe due diligence in your role as supervisor
- Recognize various leadership strategies to support health and safety
Upon successful completion of the course, you receive a certification of supervisor training.
You will be assessed and evaluated throughout the course by group discussion, case studies, and demonstrations.
Customized Supervisor Training
- Need training for a number of supervisors? At Act First Safety, we can tailor our courses to your specific industry, ensuring you get the most relevant and effective training possible.
FAQs
Do I have to take this training through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development?
No. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) offers a 5-Step Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness course, but it only covers the most basic awareness training for supervisors.
Beyond Basic Awareness: Our Competent Supervisor Workshop
Our Competent Supervisor workshop goes far beyond that. It's a fully facilitated, in-depth program that explores the core fundamentals of supervisory responsibilities. You'll gain practical application skills, learn about essential tools and resources, and review crucial coaching, leadership, and communication abilities. Many employers choose Act First Safety's training because we can tailor the workshop to your specific industry and workforce, ensuring the most relevant and effective learning experience.
Who qualifies as a "supervisor" under OHSA?
A supervisor is anyone who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker. This includes managers, team leads, forepersons, or anyone responsible for directing work—even temporarily.
Is this training mandatory in Ontario?
It is required by law that supervisors are competent. One of the aspects of competency is training and this course would be an important step towards ensuring supervisors are competent.
Do I need to retake this course every few years?
Our supervisor training course is valid for 3 years upon completion of the course. Re-training is important so that supervisors have the opportunity to stay up-to-date with new best practices, tools or resources that may be available, and updates to legislations & standards.
In Ontario, workplaces with 20 or more workers are typically required to have a joint health and safety committee (JHSC).
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