Supervisor Training

As of July 1, 2014, Ontario employers have to ensure that all workers and supervisors have completed a basic occupational health and safety awareness training program. Ontario Regulation 297/13 mandates basic safety awareness training for all supervisors.

This course explains the responsibilities of a supervisor as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as how those responsibilities directly relate to the health and safety of workers. While adhering to the requirements outlined in the Ministry of Labour’s Supervisor Awareness workbook, this course discusses the following topics from O. Reg. 297/13:

• Identify the importance of the supervisor’s role
• Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the employer, worker, and supervisor
• Discuss the role of the health and safety rep and the JHSC member
• Recognize the importance of working as a team
• Identify how the supervisor fits in the Internal Responsibility System
• Explain the role of the WSIB and Ministry of Labour
• Support the rights of workers
• Explain how to recognize, assess, control, and evaluate hazards
• Handle health and safety concerns
• Recognize how to obtain health and safety assistance
• Identify health and safety resources
• Motivate employees to work safely