Lock Out/ Tag Out

Overview The term Lockout-Tagout refers to specific practices and procedures that safeguard workers from the unexpected energizing or start-up of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. This course explains the importance of lockout-tagout in protecting the health and safety of workers.    Employers should train all workers…
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Working Alone Safely in British Columbia

Overview This course examines how occupational health and safety laws across Canada and within British Columbia address the issue of working alone or in isolation, and outlines practical safety measures to protect workers from the associated hazards. Learning Objectives 
 Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:   · Define working alone…
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Bear Aware: Working in Bear Country

Overview This course covers general bear facts including knowledge about their habitat and behaviour. By focusing on how humans contribute to problem bears, the course stresses both prevention and outlines best practices for increasing your chances of survival in the event of a bear encounter or attack.  The course also discusses safety procedures for personnel…
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WHMIS 2015

WHMIS 2015 The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s nation-wide workplace hazard communication standard. In French it is known as the Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail (SIMDUT). This WHMIS course trains participants to understand these standards when working with hazardous materials. In February 2015, WHMIS was modified to align with the Globally…
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Gas Detection

Overview This Gas Detection course provides information and helps build skills around the detection and control of flammable and toxic gases for potentially dangerous work sites. The course meets requirements as outlined in IRP 18 and IRP 7 for wellsite supervisor for gas detection training.   Content includes exploring the features and operations of the…
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Construction Safety Training Systems

Overview Making sure that construction worksites are as safe as possible begins with providing basic safety training to all employees. CSTS-09 is the only worker-specific safety program of its kind in the province and is acknowledged industry wide as an excellent learning tool for individuals who are either new to the construction industry or have…
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