OH&S Life Safety Certificate

This certificate program focuses on the life safety aspect of the workplace. Emergencies and injury causing incidents can happen in every workplace at any time and workers need to be prepared to respond appropriately. This program will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to be effective in planning for and responding to such an event.

Day 1

First-Aid (any one of the following)
Emergency First-Aid & CPR
Standard First-Aid, CPR & AED review (2 days)
First-Aid & CPR for Health Care Providers (2 days)

Day 2

Fire Safety
Fire Wardens
Emergency Preparedness

Day 1

First-Aid (any one of the following)

Emergency First Aid & CPR
Participants gain hands on knowledge of basic First Aid & CPR techniques applicable to the workplace and any environment. Topics covered include: recognizing and responding to cardiovascular emergencies for adults; CPR; the A,B,C’s of First Aid – Airway, Breathing, and Circulation; and much more.

Standard First Aid, CPR & AED (2 day course)
This course provides more enhanced First Aid & CPR techniques for those who require more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace. Topics covered include: Emergency First Aid / CPR; scene safety; prevention of disease transmission; more severe sudden medical emergencies and injuries.

First-Aid & CPR for Health Care Providers (2 day course)
This course is specifically designed for the health care professional. The course is designed to meet industry, business and government requirements and provides comprehensive techniques for those who want or need more knowledge in responding to emergencies. Topics covered include all material in the Standard First Aid course plus: all levels of CPR and artificial respiration; use of AED, and use of Bag Valve Mask.

Day 2

Fire Safety
Every worker needs to be prepared in case of a workplace fire. This course provides participants with the basics of fire safety. Topics include: fire safety responsibilities: principles of fire safety; different classes of fire; how to respond in a fire; workplace evacuation; fire drills; and fire prevention. Also included is instruction on the types of fire extinguishers, when and how to use a fire extinguisher, and fire extinguisher maintenance.

Fire Wardens
Course participants will learn the functions of Fire Wardens specific to their workplace. Topics covered include inspecting for fire hazards, fire theory, fire plan development, workplace specific evacuation procedures, and use of fire extinguishers. Workplace on-site courses may include an actual hands-on fire safety inspection.

Emergency Preparedness
No one wants an emergency to turn into a disaster. Is your organization prepared for an emergency? This course will provide participants the skills necessary to identify potential emergency situations, assess their impact on the organization and how to develop a response plan to mitigate the impact.