Course Overview
This Leadership in Safety online course was designed to help supervisors understand their role their health and safety management system. This safety leadership for supervisors course consists of four modules:
- Supervisor, Role
- Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Control
- Formal Workplace Inspections
- Accident/Incident Investigation
Leadership in Safety Online CEU points: 0.6
The Alberta ERSD Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program requires that operators have post secondary education or equivalent, to meet the requirements for a levels III and IV certification. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) system can be utilized by operators to gain the equivalent of the post secondary education.
Course Topics
MODULE 1 - SUPERVISOR'S ROLE
Includes safety responsibilities, safety related tasks, legislated responsibilities, and corporate culture.
MODULE 2 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND CONTROL
Includes how to recognize safety hazards, conduct assessments of work activities, and control identified hazards.
MODULE 3 - FORMAL WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS
Includes how to conduct effective worksite inspections; the difference between hazard assessment and inspections; and how to interpret observations, document findings, and develop appropriate recommendations.
MODULE 4 - ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Includes when and why investigations are necessary as well as appropriate steps to follow when conducting an investigation.
This course takes approximately 420 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.
