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BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Training

January 20, 2023/in Courses, Firefighters For Employees, For Senior Leadership, For Supervisors Self Paced Online Fire Fighters, Psychological Health & Safety For Employees, For Senior Leadership, Psychological Health & Safety, Self Paced Online, For Supervisors
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Fundamentals of Underground Utility Locating

June 2, 2022/in Courses For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational Classroom Instructor Led, EOCP CEU's, For Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective, Operational, SSCP Elective, Public Works
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Utility Locator Specialist 1-Day Refresher

June 2, 2022/in Courses For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational For Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective, Operational, SSCP Elective, Public Works, Classroom Instructor Led, EOCP CEU's
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Traffic Control Lane Closures & Supervisions

July 20, 2021/in Operational, Certificate Program, Supervisor, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Senior Leadership, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational
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Psychological H&S Employee – 4: Finding Work-Life Harmony

May 5, 2021/in Courses, Mental Health, Virtual Delivery, PH&S Certificate, CPHR For Employees CPHR, EOCP Psychological Health & Safety Certificate for Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's
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Psychological H&S Employee – 3: Common Mental Health Issues

May 5, 2021/in Courses, Mental Health, Virtual Delivery, PH&S Certificate, CPHR For Employees CPHR, EOCP Psychological Health & Safety Certificate for Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led Psychological Health & Safety, Public Works CHRP CEU's
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Psychological H&S Employee – 2: Civility & Respect in Communication and Conflict

May 5, 2021/in Courses, Mental Health, Virtual Delivery, PH&S Certificate, CPHR For Employees CPHR, EOCP Psychological Health & Safety Certificate for Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's
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Psychological H&S Employee – 1: Staying Mentally Healthy and Resilient

May 5, 2021/in Virtual Delivery, PH&S Certificate, CPHR, Courses, Mental Health For Employees CPHR, EOCP Psychological Health & Safety Certificate for Employees, Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's
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Fatigue Management: Workers

September 29, 2020/in Certificate Program, Mental Health, EOCP, Virtual Delivery, CPHR For Employees CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's
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Winter Driving

September 29, 2020/in Equipment, Operational, Certificate Program For Supervisors, For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment
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Single Deck Mower (Rotary and Reel)

September 28, 2020/in Courses, Equipment, Operational, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment
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Load Securement

September 28, 2020/in Courses, Equipment, Operational, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment Operational, Mobile Equipment, Public Works, Classroom Instructor Led, EOCP CEU's
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Crane Training for Operators of Folding Boom Cranes 22 Tons and Under

September 28, 2020/in Courses, Equipment, Operational, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 24 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment
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TCP Certification (2-day)

January 22, 2019/in News & Updates, Courses, Operational For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 16 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This WorkSafeBC approved two-day training session is designed to qualify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC.

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TCP Requalification (1-day)

January 22, 2019/in News & Updates, Courses, Operational, EOCP For Supervisors, For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This WorkSafeBC approved 1-day training session is designed to re-certify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC.

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Traffic Control Management

November 23, 2018/in Supervisor, Virtual Delivery, Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Senior Leadership, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for overseeing work site activities that require traffic control and the use of traffic control persons.

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WHMIS GHS 2015

November 15, 2018/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety

Upon completion, participants will know the purpose of WHMIS, be able to describe and understand key elements, know the rights and resonsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers, understand hazard symbols and their meaning, and more.

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Wheel Loader/Front-End Loader Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This intermediate course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards. Students will use the locating tools used in their own municipality.

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Truck Mounted Crane Safety Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide Folding Boom Truck Crane and Stiff Boom Truck Crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Telehandler/Variable Reach Forklift Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide telehandler/variable reach forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Skid Steer Loader Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Supervisors, For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide skid steer loader operators with a solidfoundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Practical Rigging Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide riggers with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Overhead Crane Safety Training

September 14, 2018/in Equipment, Certificate Program, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide overhead crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Counterbalanced/Vertical Mast Forklift

September 14, 2018/in Equipment, Certificate Program, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Mobile Equipment, Public Works

This training program is designed to provide vertical mast forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Bucket Truck Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Mobile Equipment, Public Works

This training program is designed to provide bucket truck operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Backhoe Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment

This training program is designed to provide backhoe operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Aerial Work Platform Operator Training

September 14, 2018/in Courses, Equipment, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Mobile Equipment Worker Safety Certificate Program

This training program is designed to provide elevated work platform operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.

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Electrical Hazard Awareness for Municipal Workers

April 30, 2018/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 2 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety

This course is for those who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.

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Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)

February 9, 2018/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Operational, Public Works

This classroom session is designed to provide participants with an understanding of legislated requirements, soil mechanics / classification, terminology and preventative measures, and more.

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Prevention of Workplace Violence

February 9, 2018/in Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Senior Leadership, For Supervisors CPHR Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

This course covers the entire spectrum of workplace violence, focusing particularly on the ways in which employees can identify the potential for workplace violence, attempt to defuse it, and respond to it should it unfortunately occur.

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Respectful Conduct in the Workplace

February 9, 2018/in Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP, CPHR Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.

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PPE Basics

February 9, 2018/in Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Virtual Delivery, Courses For Employees Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 2 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Occupational Health & Safety, Public Works

The goal of this course is to teach participants where to find applicable WorkSafeBC Regulation, identify hazards that may require PPE, and understand the use, maintenance and storage requirements of PPE.

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Confined Space Entrant

February 9, 2018/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This 8 hour course is designed and intended solely for the worker who enters a confined space to perform their assigned work or task.

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Fall Protection

February 9, 2018/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This course covers the A (anchor points), B (body holding devices) and C (connecting means) of fall protection. Regulations, fall protection plans and complex systems will also be covered.

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SONAR Safety Leadership

February 2, 2018/in Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Supervisor For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP, CPHR Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

This 1-day training program is designed to provide today’s safety leaders with the capacity, skills and tools to listen and respond to their workplace, as well as how to communicate effectively and successfully with everybody in it.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Online

January 23, 2018/in COR, Courses, Health & Safety For Employees, For Senior Leadership, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 1.5 Self Paced Online COR, Public Works

A Safety Management System is a comprehensive in-depth approach that addresses all aspects of an organization’s operations from a health and safety viewpoint and involves management and workers in a meaningful way.

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Hazard Awareness and Recognition for Municipal Inspectors

August 24, 2017/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety

Municipal Inspectors may encounter a wide variety of hazards in their work, and need to identify and effectively control the hazards in order to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses.

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JOHSC Fundamentals

May 30, 2017/in Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, JOHSC, Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Joint Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.

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Incident Investigations

May 30, 2017/in Supervisor, Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP For Supervisors, For Employees CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to explain the purpose and benefits of incident investigation, describe how to prepare for and conduct an investigation, recognize immediate causes and underlying root causes of incidents, and more.

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Isolation and Lockout

May 30, 2017/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety, Operational

This course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments

May 30, 2017/in CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, Supervisor, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the legislated requirements for conducting risk assessments, explain what a hazard and a risk is, identify the process for identifying hazards and assessing risks, and more.

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SET Applied Field Practices (AFP)

January 13, 2017/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 8 Operational

The Applied Field Practice (AFP) Program is designed to allow participants to engage the theory of the our Shoring and Excavation Training Program in a controlled outside excavation environment.

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Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness

November 16, 2016/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, Supervisor, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety

The work performed by public works staff could expose them to a variety of hazards. Exposure to some toxic substances could be life-threatening. All workers must be aware of the potential hazards, and understand and follow the controls necessary to prevent exposure.

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Mental Health at Work – on the Front Lines

November 16, 2016/in Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Mental Health, CPHR, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

When working on the front line, it’s not always easy to navigate challenging behaviour from clients or customers who may be experiencing a mental illness, including addiction. This workshop shows how the 4Rs of Recognize, Respond, Refer, Reconnect can help.

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Awareness of Mental Health Training

November 16, 2016/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Mental Health, Virtual Delivery, CPHR For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

This workshop is designed to help build comfort in talking about mental health and mental illness, and learn how to respond in a supportive way to co-workers who may be experiencing a mental illness.

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Safe and Sound: Building and Sustaining a Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workplace

November 16, 2016/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Mental Health, CPHR For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Psychological Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

Creating a safe workplace goes beyond hard hats and ergonomics. It also means protecting the psychological health and safety of your employees.This workshop provides insight into the components of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.

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Ladder Safety

September 2, 2016/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program For Supervisors, For Employees Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 2 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This course is intended for anyone who is required to work on or use ladders. Ladder Safety combines both theory and practical training using current, approved equipment.

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Utility Awareness for Municipal Workers

August 31, 2016/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP For Supervisors, For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods

July 12, 2016/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, Virtual Delivery For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety

This course includes an observation of, and significant piece of federal legislation that applies to, the shipping and transport industries in Canada is Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.

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Incident Investigations Level 2

February 23, 2016/in EOCP, Supervisor, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Occupational Health & Safety, Public Works

This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.

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Traffic Control Planning and Layout

July 26, 2015/in Courses, Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP, Virtual Delivery For Employees EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led Public Works, Operational

This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for planning and setting up work zones as a regular or occasional part of their work.

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Utility Locator Specialist

January 13, 2015/in Operational, Certificate Program, EOCP, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 24 Classroom Instructor Led Operational, Public Works

This intermediate course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards. Students will use the locating tools used in their own municipality.

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Chainsaw Operations and Safe Practices

August 18, 2014/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses, Worker Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Operational, Public Works

This course is for people with or without prior experience. The seminar includes approximately 4 hours of inside theory and 3 hours of practical. Topics covered include PPE, tools, worksite assessment, bucking, and kick backs.

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Worksite Safety Inspections

April 1, 2014/in Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, Virtual Delivery, CPHR For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

Employers are required to conduct regular inspections of their operations. This course will provide participants with techniques and templates to help plan and conduct inspections, prioritize hazards, write effective reports and assign responsibility for corrective action.

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Emergency Scene Traffic Control

February 21, 2014/in Courses, Emergency Scene Traffic Control For Employees, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 8 Classroom Instructor Led Fire Fighters Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective, Self Paced Online, SSCP Elective, For Supervisors, For Employees, Fire Fighters

This course is for fire departments only. Course description: This course is for emergency responder employees who have responsibility for setting up emergency scene traffic control as a regular or occasional part of their work. It will be valuable for

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Confined Space Attendant/Entry Supervisor

November 27, 2013/in Certificate Program, EOCP, Courses, Operational For Employees, For Supervisors EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 18 Classroom Instructor Led Operational, Public Works

This 2-day course is designed and intended for the worker who is assigned to continuously monitor work in or near the location of a confined space process or operation.

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Asbestos Awareness for Firefighters

September 26, 2012/in Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Supervisor, Courses For Employees, For Supervisors Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led Fire Fighters

This training program is designed to provide attendees with information about the hazards of asbestos-containing materials and will familiarize attendees with applicable sections of WorkSafeBC OH&S Regulation.

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Due Diligence for Supervisors

September 26, 2012/in Supervisor, Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP For Supervisors, For Employees CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Core Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Self Paced Online, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

At the conclusion of his half-day course, the supervisor will understand the term “Due Diligence”, be knowledgeable about legal responsibilities as a supervisor, and be able to give specific examples of due diligence in the workplace.

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Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention (IndustryField)

September 26, 2012/in Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses, Health & Safety, Certificate Program, EOCP, Supervisor For Employees, For Supervisors CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

This course will introduce Supervisors to MSD risk assessment tools, a prioritization matrix and a cost-benefit matrix, designed to help you maximize the available resources and help guide your organization towards cost-effective solutions.

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Office Ergonomics

September 26, 2012/in Health & Safety, Certificate Program, Virtual Delivery, CPHR, Courses For Supervisors, For Employees, For Senior Leadership CPHR, EOCP Supervisors Safety Certificate Program Elective Courses 4 Classroom Instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety CHRP CEU's

The goal of this course is to improve the comfort and efficiency of the office environment while minimizing the risk for the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

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