training

Confined Space Awareness

Whenever there is a confined space at a workplace, all workers should receive Confined Space Awareness Training. This awareness course will provide participants with an understanding of what a confined space is, the hazards associated with confined spaces, protective measures required for working safely in and around confined spaces, and the requirement for a Confined Space Program. This course does not replace or eliminate the requirement for employer workplace specific training.

Course duration: 2 days

Audits – Compliance, Gaps Analysis, Management Systems

To evaluate the effectiveness of their Occupational Health and Safety Program and for continuous improvement, organizations will often conduct an audit of their OH&S Program and Safety System. There are three common types of audits: Compliance Audit, Gaps Analysis Audit, and Management Systems Audit.

EDGE Safety Services Occupational Health and Safety Certified Consultants have the expertise and experience to conduct these audits.

Respiratory Mask Fit Testing

Employees required to wear a tight fitting respirator in order to perform their duties should be fit tested to ensure proper sealing and fitting. Unwanted or unsuspected exposure to a contaminant can endanger the health and safety of the worker. During fit testing workers will be instructed on: proper donning and doffing of the respirator; how to perform a seal check; use and care of the respirator; types of respirators; and more.

EDGE Safety, Security & Consulting Group Fit Testers use Quantitative Testing Techniques.

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

Workplace Safety Certificate

The Workplace Safety Certificate program is designed to provide the front line worker with the skills required to recognize potential hazards, identify the appropriate control for the hazard, and apply their skill and knowledge in working safely. Participants will be given the opportunity to apply their learning in hands-on job related scenarios.

Day 1

• WHMIS
• Lockout/Tag out
• Workplace Ergonomics Awareness

Day 2

Supervisor OH&S Certificate

Participants will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Supervisor in relation to Occupational Health and Safety at the workplace. The material is delivered with the supervisor as the intended audience and discussions addressing supervisor issues.

Day 1

• OH&S Act and Regulations Review
• Internal Responsibility System
• JOHS Committee Roles/Functions

Day 2

Manager OH&S Certificate

The Manager OH&S Certificate program focuses on the responsibilities and accountabilities of managers in regards to occupational health and safety. The material is delivered with the manager as the intended audience and discussions addressing managerial issues.

This program can be delivered over two consecutive days, two separate days recommended within a two week period, or as a weekend retreat format.

Day 1

Certified JOHS Committee Member

Code White: Responding to Aggressive/Violent Behaviour

This course focuses on a team intervention response to a situation in which an individual (customer/client/patient) is behaving in a potentially dangerous/aggressive manner towards themselves or others and the situation is escalating or has the potential for escalating beyond the abilities of the person dealing with the situation.