Training and Education

 Perfect for those entering the workforce for the first time, re-entering the workforce, newcomers to Canada, or those just wanting to update their knowledge.

Learn about labour standards, workers' rights, hazards and how to control them, personal protective equipment, wellbeing in the workplace, what happens if there is an incident.

Learn about the most common types of personal protective equipment (PPE). We will discuss the selection, inspection, use, and care of PPE, why it is necessary, how to look up the required standards (CSA, ANSI, etc.), and what happens to PPE after and incident occurs.

A look at the history of WHMIS and GHS, what the differences between the two systems are, why we use them, how to use them, where to find them, and what to do in an emergency situation.

Discuss ways to protect our mental and physical wellbeing. We will look at ways to prevent physical ailments and learn about musculoskeletal injuries (MSI's) and repetitive strain injuries (RSI's), and explore ways to improve our own mental wellbeing and understand the signs that a coworker may be struggling. We will also examine the domino-effect that time-loss has on others.