Safety NL delivers a full range of occupational health and safety training to clients across the province. Our certified health and safety professionals provide in-class instruction and hands-on training to ensure your employees are safe at work. These courses meet your regulatory needs, improve productivity, and reduce costs.

Many of our programs can be customized to meet your specific site needs and we have over thirty years of experience in being able to deliver onsite, province wide. Your investment in occupational health and safety training helps fund community safety programs across our province!

To learn more contact Jeff Daniels, Manager of Occupational Health and Safety Programs and Development at jdaniels@safetynl.ca or call 1-877-754-0210 and ask for Jeff.

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS 2015)

Participants are taught how to implement a WHMIS Program in compliance with existing legislation and leave with a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials. The course will cover control measures, classification, labels, MSDS, and education and training of other employees.

TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGPERSON)

This course is a requirement by Workplace NL (WPNL) for anyone seeking employment as a Traffic Control Person in NL. This four hour in-class session designed to provide the basics of traffic control while informing participants of their rights under occupational health and safety legislation in this province.

POWERLINE HAZARD COURSE

Power Line Hazards Certification Training is a legislated requirement for operators of boom trucks, mobile cranes and other similar equipment where contact with an overhead powerline is a possibility. The training covers basic knowledge about electricity, electrical hazards, and safety measures when working in proximity to transition lines above and underground. It also teaches participants what to do when equipment becomes charged with an electrical current and reviews all appropriate legislative requirements.

FALL PROTECTION COURSE AND RECERTIFICATION

The Fall Protection program is a two-day course designed for anyone who works at heights and uses fall protection equipment. The course focuses on establishing working solutions for fall hazards through several hands-on exercises. Our program and instructors have been certified by Workplace NL (WPNL) and have the ability to deliver training at our facilities in Mt. Pearl and Corner Brook or our clients sites, when necessary.

We also offer a one-day recertification program is designed for anyone who has completed an initial WPNL approved two-day certification program but the certificate has not yet expired. Prior to starting the course, you will be asked to provide proof to that your Fall Protection certification has not yet expired.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

This course is designed to provide employers and employees with the knowledge necessary to meet the regulatory requirements of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations. Content is focused on the concept of transporting dangerous goods, how it applies to all modes of transport, and how other regulations and standards interact to safely transport dangerous goods in Canada.

SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE

Supervisor Health & Safety Certification Training Supervisors are often hired or promoted not knowing their legislated roles and responsibilities and not having the tool sets to perform necessary risk assessments to adequately protect their workers. Although the OHS Act and Regulations outline specific duties that a supervisor must perform, there is no mention to mandatory training programs that a supervisor must complete. Therefore, WPNL has developed a training program that will help provide supervisors with the information that they need to fulfill their legislated responsibilities.

MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY PREVENTION

Did you know that 68% of all claims involving lost time from work are because of musculoskeletal injuries? (WPNL). These are soft tissue injuries that can be caused by a variety of means including sudden impact or unbalanced position, repetitive motion, or cumulative trauma, and can affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, joints, blood vessels. These can begin as short-term discomforts, but with continued strain can become permanent disabilities. Employers are responsible for recognizing potential MSI risk factors and implementing effective controls in partnership with the OHS Committee and the employee showing signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury. They are also required to educate and train workers in risk identification and specific control measures.

The MSI workshop will provide instructions in proper workplace ergonomics, and how to recognize and avoid potential causes of musculoskeletal injury. It covers a variety of scenarios and can be tailored to any occupation, including trades, construction, retail, or working in an office. Each profession carries its own risks of MSI injuries.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY AND ATTENDANT

Our WPNL approved program provides the knowledge and skillset necessary to interpret the requirements of legislation in order to safely enter and work in confined spaces. Through a combination of theory, exercises, and demonstrations, participants will be able to recognize various hazards and controls associated with working in a confined space that will enable them to carry out their work in a safe and confident manner.

FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT COMPETENT INSPECTOR

This course is intended for those individuals who will be responsible for the inspection of fall protection equipment. Participants will be instructed on the associated CSA standards and regulations pertaining to inspection, as well as manufacturer’s requirements and industry best practices.
The training will incorporate various fall protection equipment including: full-body harnesses, energy absorbing lanyards, anchorage connectors, carabiners, vertical lifelines, fall arresters, self-retracting devices, and associated components. Practical exercises will provide participants with hands-on experience in inspecting various equipment from all major manufacturers.

MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) / Aerial Work Platform (AWP)

MEWP is the North American subsidiary of IPAF (International Powered Access Federation), the most successful and widely recognized provider of aerial work platform training programs in the world. The MEWP Program is generic in nature and is based on the IPAF program, the only safety training program certified to be in compliance with the ISO Standard 18878 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator(driver) training.

The one day training for operators consists of review of relevant safety standards and regulations, machine application, physical inspection, written test and individual practical evaluations.

ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING / COMPETENT GAS DETECTION

Our program is designed for personnel who are required to verify that the health and safety of personnel is protected and maintained during work in areas where atmospheric hazards may exist.
The course includes applicable regulations, Physical properties of chemicals, the nature of oxygen deficiency and how to test in oxygen deficient environments, Gas detectors, Colorimetric Method (gas detector tubes), Gas testing strategies and principles of atmospheric testing, and Control methods and mitigation.

OHS COMMITTEE TRAINING LEVEL 1

The OHS Committee Level One training includes the following:

• Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety
• Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control
• Workplace Inspections
• Incident Investigations

Following this training, individuals should have the knowledge required to fulfill their duties and responsibilities per the OHS Act and Regulations.

Please note that Level 1 is required for workplaces with less than 10 employees, and is a prerequisite for Level 2, which is required for workplaces with 10 or more employees.

OHS COMMITTEE TRAINING LEVEL 2

The OHS Committee Level Two training is required for workplaces that employ 10 or more employees. This training will ensure that OHS Committee members are able to fulfill the duties and responsibilities laid out by the OHS Act and Regulations. OHS Committee Members are responsible for:

• Monitoring occupational health and safety in the workplace
• Acting as good role models, mentors, and taking a proactive role in the promotion of health and safety in the workplace
• Playing a major role in the development of a sustainable positive culture in the workplace alongside the employer and other workers
• Training includes: Core OHS Concepts, Essentials of Committees, Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control, Making it Effective

Please note that participants are required to have completed Level 1 before participating in Level 2 training.