This training introduces workers to Occupational Health and Safety . It focuses on the health and safety precautions and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers. It also serves as a general introduction to workplace health and safety.
Workers can use this training program as one way of meet the minimum training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation.
They all are responsible — employers, supervisors and workers — for preventing workplace illness and injury.
The objectives of the training are:
- Prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Encourage employers to identify and control hazards.
- Deter non-compliant employers.
- Enhance the Brigades of health and safety.
- Promote improved health and safety at work.