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Health and Safety Committees and Representatives – Alberta Online

The Alberta Online course on Health and Safety Committees and Representatives provides a comprehensive understanding of the Alberta OHS Act, Code, and Regulation. It offers participants an in-depth look into crucial processes like hazard assessment and control, worksite inspections, incident investigations, and conducting effective JHSMS meetings. The course sheds light on the specific roles of employer and worker co-chairs, committee members, and representatives within joint health and safety management systems. It caters to diverse workplaces with multiple employers, both unionized and non-union, and prime contractors. This course was conceived and developed by AMTA.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Overview of the course

Module 1: Welcoming Remarks

Module 2: Introduction to Health and Safety Committees and Representatives

Module 3: A Deep Dive into Alberta’s Health and Safety Legislation

Module 4: Understanding the Structures and Functions of HSCs & HSRs

Module 5: Mastering Hazard Assessment and Control

Module 6: Conducting Worksite Inspections

Module 7: Undertaking Worksite Investigations

Module 8: Concluding Remarks

Module 9: Final Assessment

COURSE TOPICS

Course components:

The role and responsibilities of co-chairs and members of joint health and safety committees, or a health and safety representative
The obligations of the various worksite parties
The rights of workers
Common terminology
What is needed to hold effective HSC meetings
Where to find HSC guiding documents
Handling worksite recommendations
The role of the HSC or HSR in hazard assessment and control
The role of the HSCs or HSRs in worksite inspections

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximate Duration — 200 minutes

PASS MARK

Passing Percentage. %80

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Completion Certificate.

COURSE PREVIEW