3001 Leadership for Safety Excellence (2 days)

Description: This two-level program consists of a two-day course (Certificate of Completion) and documentation submission (Certificate of Proficiency). It is designed for management and supervisory positions. This program will enable supervisors to build health and safety into their every-day planning, create and promote a safe work environment where people can work safely, and help make a lasting contribution to the reduction of incidents in the industry.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: First level of the Program


Course Objectives: First level of the Program Course Objectives:

To define the supervisor's role
To explain the supervisor's responsibilities for safety on the worksite


Course Content:

The course is divided into four modules dealing with the following:

1. Supervisors Role
Promoting and enforcing safety standards in the workplace
Know the elements of a health and safety program
Know manager, supervisor, and worker responsibilities
Know regulatory requirements
Corporate culture issues
3. Investigations
Reasons for investigations
When to investigate
Preparing for an investigation
Legislation obligations
Conducting a successful investigation
Reporting and follow-up
Selling recommendations to management and workers

2. Inspections
Definition
Purpose and types of inspections
Conducting inspections
Prioritizing deficiencies (concerns)
Reporting and follow-up
Selling recommendations to management and workers
4. Training
Reasons for training
Definition
Orientations (three types)
On the job training
Getting the most out of your safety meetings
Planning and conducting a training session


CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY: Second level of the Program In order to receive the Certificate of Proficiency and successfully complete the Leadership for Safety Excellence program, a copy of the following items must be sent to the Alberta Construction Safety Association:

Proof of involvement in a hazard assessment and corrective action report, toolbox meeting, site inspection, and site investigation (incident, accident, or near miss)

Note: Certificate of Proficiency is a requirement of the national standard Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Program.

This two-day course is one of the four core courses required for the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.

Prerequisites: None, but recommend completion of the Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM) course