March 2, 2009

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety launches online course

HAMILTON

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new e-course to help guide organizations in implementing and managing an occupational health and safety program.

The Developing an Occupational Health and Safety Program will provide guidance on where to start, and how to build an effective program suitable for each organization and their regulatory environment.

This one hour course stresses the importance of senior management commitment and effort from everyone in the organization.

The course is recommended for managers, human resources personnel, and anyone starting to develop an occupational health and safety program, or who wants to improve an existing one.

Topics will focus on the elements of an occupational health and safety program, roles and responsibilities and ways to continuously improve the program.

All e-courses by CCOHS are available in English and French. They are developed by experts in the field and reviewed by labour, employer and government representatives.

Those who score at least 80 per cent on the final exam earn a certificate of completion. Case studies, quizzes, and an “ask a question” option are also featured.

Visit www.ccohs-cchst.ca for more information about the courses, pricing and how to register.

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