Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
Is Your Supervisory Team Compliant? Understanding Ontario's Training Requirements
In Ontario, all supervisors are legally mandated to complete Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness training. This training must be undertaken within one week of commencing their supervisory duties and must meet the requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 297/13. Furthermore, employers must maintain proof of this training for each supervisor.
Ensure your supervisors have this essential training to meet their legal obligations and contribute to a safer workplace.
This course provides workers with the foundational knowledge of health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers and general workplace safety for workers across all of Ontario. This course meets the requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 297/13 for the Supervisor Worker Health and Safety Awareness in a 5-step safety training program.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed and should be attended by all supervisors and managers. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) a supervisor:
- “Means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker.”
As such, this course is designed for all supervisors within all industries.
Delivery Options
This course is available to be delivered both in-person and online.
Looking for on-site training at your facility? We've got you covered!
- For your convenience, Act First Safety provides training at our Toronto training centre (720 Progress Avenue, Scarborough), online, or directly at your facility.
This course outlines workplace rights and responsibilities for employees, managers, supervisors, and employers. Key topics include the Internal Responsibility System (IRS), rights concerning workplace hazards and general safety objectives. Designed for supervisors, it also addresses the culture they must foster and the strategies, resources, and support available to them.
Course Outline
- Internal Responsibility System
- General Hazards and Identification
- Rights, Roles & Responsibilities
- Importance of a Safety Culture, Protecting Worker’s Rights
- Resources, Tools, Support for Supervisors
- Leading by Example
Safety Culture?
- You'll begin to learn how to be instrumental in enhancing your workplace's safety culture, promoting a safe and respectful environment while supporting proactive safety initiatives.
What you Get
At the conclusion of this course, you will:
- Understand your responsibilities under the OHSA, the important role that supervisors undertake to support safety in the workplace and why training is essential.
- Understand the roles of workplace parties, internal responsibility systems, and enforcement mechanisms under the OHSA.
- Understand how to proactively identify workplace hazards and apply controls to reduce risk.
- Understand what tools, resources and support are available
Upon successful completion of this awareness-level course, you will receive a certificate of completion as proof that you have met the training requirements set out by Ontario Regulation 297/13.
Why choose Act First Safety?
At Act First Safety, we're dedicated to providing an excellent learning environment that accommodates individual learning styles, challenges, and language barriers, helping every client achieve certification and gain valuable knowledge.
FAQs
Is this course approved by the Ontario Ministry?
Although not delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), this course fully aligns with the supervisor training requirements under Ontario Regulation 297/13, making it a credible program.
Who is required to take this course?
Anyone who supervises workers in Ontario is required by law to complete a supervisor health and safety awareness training course.
How often does this training need to be repeated?
Currently, there is no mandatory renewal requirement. However, refresher training is recommended if roles change or if a significant amount of time has passed. Proof of training is always required upon request.
Can this be used as part of a workplace's due diligence?
Yes. Employers are required to ensure that supervisors are competent in health and safety, and this basic course is a key component of fulfilling that obligation. See Competent Supervisor workshop for more information on the requirements for employers.
Also known as Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, this online certification teaches you how to handle hazardous materials.
In Ontario, workplaces with 20 or more workers are typically required to have a joint health and safety committee (JHSC).
This course provides the mandatory training required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to help you meet your responsibilities as a supervisor.
