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Course Description
This course is a practical overview of the health and safety responsibilities of managers and supervisors in the Canadian federal jurisdiction. Managers and supervisors represent the employer in the workplace and are responsible to carry out the duties of the employer in the work areas that they manage.

The course focuses on those requirements of the Canada Labour Code part II (CLC-II) which are likely to be important to managers and supervisors in their daily work. Case studies and other examples are included to illustrate the concepts. The course will be a useful starting point for managers and supervisors who will be taking training on health and safety committees, WHMIS and other occupational health and safety topics.

Topics include:

• The principles of the Canada Labour Code and the internal responsibility system
• Responsibilities and duties of managers and supervisors
• Due diligence
• Rights and responsibilities of employees
• Specific issues: WHMIS, ergonomics, violence, pregnant and nursing employees
• Health and safety committees and representatives
• Workplace inspections
• Resolving complaints and work refusals
• Accident investigation
• Enforcement and consequences of non-compliance

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand your responsibilities as a manager or supervisor under the Canada Labour Code – Part II
• Work with employees and the health and safety committee to identify and control work hazards
• Resolve complaints and work refusals
• Assist in an accident investigation

Average time to complete this course is about 60 minutes.

Target Audience

• Managers and supervisors in government departments, federally regulated businesses, such as communications, banking, and interprovincial transportation (trucking, railways, and airlines)
• Human resources and safety professionals working in federally regulated organizations