| [BHC] Biological Hazards | |
| This program introduces participants to the specific characteristics of biological hazards and the circumstances where worker exposure can occur. A wide range of health risks are discussed including hepatitis and respiratory disorders. Participants will be introduced to many different pieces of legislation relevant to biological hazards in the workplace along with various hazard assessment tools. The program also focuses on the various control measures and strategies joint committee members and others in the workplace can use to help ensure maximum protection for workers. VIDEO: Biohazards - Alive and Growing [11 minutes] | |
| [HSID] Infectious Diseases | |
| Participants will examine the various types of infectious diseases as well as their routes of transmission. Practical means of recognizing and assessing potential hazardous exposures are reviewed. Participants review practical examples of controlling exposure to the microorganisms responsible for the development of infectious diseases such as isolation precautions and proper cleaning and maintenance. Relevant legislation, including WHMIS and the Regulation for Health Care and Residential Facilities are also discussed. VIDEO: Deadly Invaders [10 minutes] | |
| [HWC] Hours of Work | |
| This program explores the many risks to health and safey and quality of life experienced by those working non-standard or long hours. Risk to workers includes sleep disorders, stress, heart problems and some forms of cancer. Non-standard shifts also have a negative impact on mental and psychological well-being as workers may have difficulty achieving a satisfactory work-life balance. The program discusses legislation governing hours of work, including Ontario's Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code, Part III. It also examines various types of non-standard shifts and ways to minimize the harmful effects of often unavoidable shift work. The importance of input from workers and members of joint committees when exploring effective solutions and strategies is also discussed. VIDEO: It's a Jumble Out There [16 minutes] | |
| [EHCS] Ergonomics in Health Care and Social Services | |
| This program was developed to provide health care and social service workers with the skills to recognize, assess and eliminate or control musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) risk factors. This training module examines what MSDs are, common types and health effects. Participants will thoroughly explore the two categories of risk factors that lead to MSDs—job demands and workplace components. With an understanding of what causes MSDs, participants will examine the sciences behind ergonomics and the importance of making the work fit the worker. Participants will learn how to identify tasks that may cause workers to adopt awkward postures, require forceful exertions or are repetitive in nature. They will gain an understanding of how to assess these tasks and will learn that often simple changes or adjustments to workplace components can reduce job demands allowing the job or task to be completed comfortably and safely. Included within the Participant’s Manual are several valuable resource sheets, many of which are very specific to health care workers. VIDEO: MIPP (Solutions by Design) [12:30 mins] | |
| [PAHA] Patient Handling | |
| Patient handling tasks, including lifting, transferring and repositioning patients, are the main cause of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among health care workers. This three-hour training program will provide participants with knowledge they can apply in their workplace to help prevent these often debilitating disorders. Program participants will learn about legislation and regulations relevant to patient handling. They will also learn to assess contributing factors of patient handling hazards - factors grouped into three categories, the task, the workplace components and the patient's characteristics. Finally, they will also review elements a joint health and safety committee should ensure are in effect in order to support a strong prevention program. To this end, participants engage in various activities aimed at understanding model patient handling policies and various assessment and selection tools used to assist workers in determining the scale of the hazard and necessary procedures and equipment. | |
| [WVCS] Workplace Violence and Harassment | |
| This module is designed to help workplace parties address workplace violence hazards and comply with the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to address violence and harassment in the workplace as outlined by Bill 168. Participants will review the definition of workplace violence and harassment and discuss risk factors associated with workplace violence. They will also evaluate tools necessary to identify and assess workplace violence hazards in order to implement effective control measures. Participants will develop the knowledge necessary to help them fulfill OHSA's requirements including developing and posting written policies with respect to workplace violence, conducting a risk assessment, developing a workplace violence and harassment program and training workers regarding the workplace policies and programs. They will also learn about the employer's duty to observe for evidence of domestic violence and to provide information about "a person with a history of violent behaviour." * French program available. | |
| [WWSC] Walking and Working Surfaces | |
| This program explores the many reasons why we slip, trip and fall while working and speaks to the various resulting injuries and potentially fatal consequences. Poor housekeeping and maintenance and a lack of training are just a few of the potential causal factors discussed. Relevant legislation is reviewed including sections of the Regulation for Industrial Establishments and the Ontario Building Code. Effective housekeeping and the use of slip-resistant floor coating are included in the discussion outlining practical methods of eliminating or controlling exposure to hazardous walking and working surfaces. VIDEO: Walking and Working Surfaces [15 minutes] * French program available. | |
| [HSEH] Electrical Hazards | |
| Like any form of energy, electricity can be harmful for those exposed to uncontrolled sources. This program will help participants to recognize potential sources of harmful exposure and the health effects caused by electrical shock and other associated hazards. This program also includes a detailed discussion about the health effects and injuries associated with arc flash and arc blast along with assessment and control measures. Relevant legislation, codes and standards are identified along with the components of an effective action plan that will help to eliminate exposure to electrical hazards. VIDEO: Donnie's Accident [4 minutes] * French program available. | |
| [FEC] Fire and Explosion | |
| This program introduces participants to the conditions required for fire along with pressure and chemical explosions. Potential health risks are explored and relevant legislation is reviewed. Important to the participant will be the discussion on identifying and assessing fire and explosion hazards and a focus on specific efforts they can introduce in their workplaces geared towards controlling the potential for fire and explosion. They will also look at the steps necessary when responding to fires and explosions. VIDEO: Fire and Explosion [14 minutes] | |