Over the years, Joint Health and Safety Committee members have acquired extensive health and safety knowledge through Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification training. But when they take this knowledge back to their workplace, they sometimes deal with supervisors who are not as extensively trained in health and safety.
This program attempts to bridge that gap by making supervisors aware of their legal duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It also gives them a sound foundation of health and safety knowledge to deal with the many issues they will face in their work. Also available in French.
Among the topics covered are:
- Duties of employers, supervisors and workers as outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Right to refuse unsafe work
- Powers of the Ministry of Labour inspector
- Internal Responsibility System
- Due Diligence
- Planned workplace inspections
- Risk assessment
- Hazard control
- Components of an incident investigation
Following the course, health and safety specialists can conduct a follow-up on-site evaluation of the supervisors, focusing on key items requested by the employer.
The WSN Competent Supervisor (OWWCO #14760) course is Director Approved by OWWCO and 1.4 CEUs are awarded to participants that complete the course.
Please note this course is not part of the designated Mining Supervisor Common Core modules.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for supervisors, lead hands and superintendents but can also include managers, safety representatives, safety coordinators and stewards.
Virtual Sessions
This course is offered through instructor-led live virtual training via the Zoom meeting platform. Participants will require an active broadband Internet connection (DSL or greater) and a webcam to participate.
To prepare for your upcoming sessions, please test Zoom on the computer you will be using to attend your sessions. Go to https://zoom.us/test to make sure this platform works for you.
Required equipment/technology:
- A computer or laptop – use your own device to participate fully in the course.
- Zoom platform: go to https://zoom.us/test on the computer you will use to make sure you can participate.
- High speed wi-fi/internet connection
- Microphone and headphones
- A webcam (required for attending this certification course)
Hybrid Sessions
Workplace Safety North is pleased to offer this course to in-person and virtual learners at the same time in a hybrid environment. This method of instruction provides enhanced opportunities for interaction and collaboration among participants from across the province who are looking to enrich their health and safety knowledge and practices through our sessions.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Supervisor's Notebook
- Participant Manual
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Supervisor's Notebook
- Participant Manual
Required equipment/technology:
- A computer or laptop – use your own device to participate fully in the course.
- Zoom platform: go to https://zoom.us/test on the computer you will use to make sure you can participate.
- High speed wi-fi/internet connection
- Microphone and headphones
- A webcam (required for attending this certification course)
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Supervisor's Notebook
- Participant Manual
Required equipment/technology:
- A computer or laptop – use your own device to participate fully in the course.
- Zoom platform: go to https://zoom.us/test on the computer you will use to make sure you can participate.
- High speed wi-fi/internet connection
- Microphone and headphones
- A webcam (required for attending this certification course)
Please select the session you would like to register for:
Please select the session that you would like to register for. If that session is full, please contact customercare@workplacesafetynorth.ca to be added to a wait list.
