Introduction to OHS

This is a two-day course. 

This introductory course provides an overview of health and safety in the workplace, with a special focus on the safety rights of workers. We review some history of health and safety issues, laws, the internal responsibility system, hazard identification and AUPE support.
You will learn about assessment tools and gain confidence in contributing towards a culture of safety in the workplace. You will also leave the course with access to valuable resources to continue learning about OHS.

This course is for: Members interested in gaining a basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Your Union

This course utilizes:

• Lecture
• Exercises using legislation
• Case studies
• Videos
• Hands-on activities
• Group discussion
• Multiple choice quizzes

Learning outcomes:

• Describe some historical events and conflicts that led government to pass laws aimed at protecting workers’ health and safety.
• Recognize the difference between the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and other legislation.
• Tell others about your safety rights, the internal responsibility system, and the obligations of both employers and workers.
• Identify common workplace hazards and how they are associated with injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluate different ways of controlling hazards.
• Examine the intent of workplace injury reporting and the reality of under-reporting.