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CLC, Part II - Work Place and Policy Health and Safety Committees
Bill C-12, which came into effect in September 2000, amended the Canada Labour Code, Part II, by introducing the requirement for a Policy Health and Safety Committee for work places with more than 300 employees; amending the powers and duties of Work Place Health and Safety Committees; and by extending the duties of employers – particularly in relation to protection of third parties. Participants in this course will gain a solid understanding of the application and provisions of CLC-II, and their roles and responsibilities as Work Place and / or Policy Health and Safety Committee Members.

This course has been awarded:
2 MPs by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH)
1 CMP by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
2 IH CMPs by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH)

For more more information call 1(888) 732-4347 or email training@rea.ca

Duration: 16 hours
Intended Audience: Present and future members of Work Place or Policy Health and Safety Committees in federally regulated work places.
Cost: Public $495 / In-house $425
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Canada Labour Code, Part II - OHS for Managers and Supervisors
course curriculum
MODULE 1 - THE SYSTEM OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE WORK PLACE PARTIES UNDER THE CANADA LABOUR CODE, PART II (CLC II)
1.1 The Division of Legislative Powers Over Occupational Health and Safety in Canada
1.2 The Internal Responsibility System in Canada and the Roles and Responsibilities of Work Place Parties
1.3 Introduction: Canada Labour Code, Part II (CLC-II)
1.4 Treasury Board Policies and Publications
MODULE 2 - DUTIES OF THE "EMPLOYER", "EMPLOYEE" AND "COMMITTEE" UNDER CLC-II
2.1 Duties of the "Employer"
2.2 Duties of the "Employee"
2.3 Review of Key Concepts
MODULE 3 - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEES UNDER CLC-II
3.1 Introduction to Policy and Work Place Health and Safety Committees
3.2 Establishing Policy and Work Place Health and Safety Committees
3.3 Duties of Policy and Work Place Health and Safety Committees
3.4 Practical Skills Exercise 2: Dealing with Work Refusals and Complaints
3.5 Rights of the Committee Members
3.6 Best Practices for Effective Functioning of Policy and Work Place Committees
MODULE 4 - PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE: WORK PLACE INSPECTION / HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hazard Classes and Control Measures
4.3 Practical Skills Exercise 5: Hazard Identification
4.4 Mini-tutorial: Necessary Elements in Performing a Meaningful Inspection
MODULE 5 - PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE: OBSERVATION OF WORK ACTIVITIES
5.1 The Difference Between Work Place Inspection and Other Forms of Hazard Analysis
5.2 Practical Skills Exercise 6: Observing Work Practices
5.3 Mini-tutorial: How to Perform a Task Analysis
MODULE 6 - ACCIDENT / INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
6.1 Introduction: Why Accident and Incident Investigation is Important
6.2 Legal Requirements Pertaining to Accident / Incident Reporting
6.3 Accident Causation Models
6.4 Practical Skills Exercise 3: Conducting an Accident Investigation
6.5 Mini-tutorial: Essential Elements for Accident / Incident Investigation
MODULE 7 - DIRECTIONS, PROSECUTIONS, APPEALS AND THE CONCEPT OF DUE DILIGENCE
7.1 Directions, Charges and the Powers of the HS Officers
7.2 The Prosecutions Process and the Concept of Due Diligence
7.3 Implications for Employers and Employees in Day-to-Day Operations
7.4 Implications for Employers and Employees for Projects and Contractors