Designing and Implementing an OHandS Program and Establishing a Safety Culture
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Designing and Implementing an OHandS Program and Establishing a Safety Culture Course
Introduction:
In this intensive five-day course, participants will delve into the essential elements and necessary resources for developing, executing, and overseeing a robust Occupational Health and Safety Program, in accordance with the requirements specified by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The course materials cover theoretical foundations, legal obligations, and place a significant focus on practical strategies for successfully implementing a safety program.
Course Objectives:
- Leadership skills for effective program implementation
- How to establish due diligence
- Effective methods to reduce the high cost of injuries
- Due Diligence & the Employer
- The role of the Workers’ Compensation Board in injury prevention
- Hazard Identification and Investigation Systems
- Integration of Health and Wellness Components Within a Safety Program
- How to be proactive when dealing with employees relations and safety
Who Should Attend?
Health and safety professionals who wish to become professional Safety managers.
Course Outlines:
Introduction Exercise
- Why an Occupational Health & Safety Program
- Identifying the Problems – (General) (Your Organization)
- Training for Change What Changes Do We Want To See?
- What Barriers Do We have To Overcome?
Workers’ Compensation Board
- Purpose; Insurance; Funding; Premiums
- The Real Costs of Accidents
- Responsibilities and Ownership
- Information and Services Available
- OHS Division: Role and Responsibility
- Due Diligence
- Strict Liability Offences
- Accident Investigations
- Charges and Penalties
Developing a positive Safety Culture P.A.T.S.
- (People Approach To Safety)
- (Practical Approach To Safety)
- (Pro-Active Approach To Safety)
- Going beyond the Hard Hats, Safety Boots, Rules & Regulations
- Senior Management Responsibility
- Supervisory Responsibility
- Employee Responsibility
- Involvement
- Commitment
- Responsibility
- Ownership
- Perception
Hazard Identification & Investigation Systems
Integration of Health and Wellness Components within a Safety Program
- Initial and Periodic Risk Based Health Assessments Disability Case Management
Operational Issues
- Training and Supervision of Employees
- Written Safe Work Procedures
- Function of Field Safety Officers
- Maintaining Records and Statistics
- Monitoring for Effectiveness
Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training
- Why a JOH&S Committee
- Regulations Legal Responsibilities of the Committee
- Meetings / Records / Terms of Reference
- How to Keep your JOH&S Committee Motivated
Near-Miss / Incident / Accident Investigation
- Who Should Do The Investigating?
- Forms & Investigating Procedures