Our safety awareness training courses provide the trainee with in-depth online learning modules in audio/visual formats.
These courses can be conducted at your own pace on mobile or desktop devices. Each of these courses is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB). The training covers a number of confined space needs, including recognizing confined spaces, understanding the risks and hazards of confined spaces, responsibilities and procedures for dealing with confined and restricted space environments, and much more. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us to help find a course.
Indigenous Awareness
Course Description
Canada is a culturally diverse country where many races, religions, and languages come together. Becoming aware of what culture is and how it affects our behaviour is critical to establishing respectful, courteous relationships within our multicultural society.
Course Outline
This online Indigenous Awareness course covers the following topics:
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Impact
- Cultural Adaptation
- Elements of Culture
- Values, Norms, Symbols, and Artifacts
- Developing Culture
- Becoming Culturally Aware
- Self-Awareness
- Communication Breakdowns
- Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- Cultural Identity
- Same Culture – Different Behaviour
- Who are Canada’s Aboriginal People?
- The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- The Indian Act
- Status and Non-Status Indian
- Numbered Treaties and Treaty Indians
- Early Aboriginal Life
- Historic Aboriginal Groups
- Arrival of European Explorers
- Canadian Fur Trade
- Impacts on Aboriginal People
- The Royal Proclamation
- Battle of Seven Oaks
- Doctrine of Assimilation
- The British North American Act
- Residential Schools
- Current History
- Using What You’ve Learned
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Course Description
This online course is designed to provide you with an introduction to Indigenous peoples of Canada. As Indigenous peoples have a long history before Canada even existed, we cannot address every topic, but this course will spark interest for you to learn more about the many cultures within Canada. This online course covers important topics such as important aspects of their vibrant cultures, life in Canada before colonization, and the impacts of colonization, all from the perspectives of Indigenous peoples.
Course Outline
This online Indigenous Cultural Awareness course covers the following topics:
- Chapter 1: Names and Peoples
- Chapter 2: Before Colonization
- Chapter 3: Meeting of Two Worlds
- Chapter 4: Consequences of Colonization
- Chapter 5: Applying Traditional Knowledge to Current Topics
- Chapter 6: Myths and Stereotypes about Indigenous Cultures
- Chapter 7: Working Together
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 120 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Arc Flash Hazard Awareness
Course Description
When an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors, temperatures can reach levels as high as 20,000°C (35,000°F). Exposure to these extreme temperatures burns the skin directly and ignites clothing, which adds to the burn injury. The majority of hospital admissions due to electrical accidents are from arc flash burns, not from shocks. Each year more than 2,000 people in the United States are admitted to burn centres with severe arc flash burns. Arc flashes can kill at a distance of 3 meters (10 ft).
(CSA Z462 Annex K)
This course is designed with the intent of educating the participant in the hazards associated with the use of electricity. Whether you are a seasoned journey person, apprentice, engineer, student or manager, this course has been designed with you in mind.
CEUs
On completion of the course the AWWOA will issue to the registered member 0.3 CEU’s
This course has been updated to meet 2018 Arc Flash regulations
Course Outline
- What is an arc flash?
- How does an arc flash happen?
- Factors that affect the severity of an arc flash
- Effects of an arc flash on a person
- Arc flash protection methods
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Labelling of electrical equipment
- Electrical approach boundaries
- Arc flash boundary
- Limited approach boundary
- Restricted approach boundary
- Hazard assessment and risk evaluation process
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 4.5 hours (Including reading materials)
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online Arc Flash Awareness course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.
Asbestos Awareness (CAN)
Course Description
An Canada-Compliant Training Class Online for Asbestos – General Awareness (construction and general industry). I-CAB Recognized. This course satisfies Canada’s requirements for the classroom portion of safety training. Quiz questions along the way prepare you for the final written exam. Upon completion, you will gain access to your certificate and a checklist which can be used by your employer as needed to observe you applying in the field what you learned in the classroom.
Course Outline
This online Asbestos Awareness (CAN) course covers the following topics:
- EPA Regulations
- Deadly Dust, Exposure, and Diseases
- Classification
- Elimination
- PPE
- Medical Evaluation
- Cleaning and Storage
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Back Safety Basics
Course Description
Back injuries caused by improper lifting are the most common disabling injuries in the workplace. A person can injure their back in virtually any type of occupation, often to the point they can no longer work in their chosen field, along with having a devastating impact on their overall quality of life. Many of the causes of back injury can be prevented by teaching employees how the back operates and the basics of proper lifting techniques.
Course Outline
- The anatomy of the spine
- Importance of stretching and exercises
- Maintaining proper posture
- Proper lifting techniques
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 20 minutes
Pass Mark
A brief quiz is included with this course in order to evaluate comprehension of the material. A certificate is available upon receiving 80% or greater (within 3 attempts) on the quiz.
Bear Awareness
Course Description
This online Bear Awareness training program covers information relevant to individuals who spend time working, hunting, or enjoying recreational activities in bear country. The information in this course will help you to become more knowledgeable about your surroundings and prepare you to handle a situation where bears may pose a hazard.
Course Outline
- Chapter 1: General Characteristics of Bears
- Chapter 2: The Difference Between Black Bears and Grizzly Bears
- Chapter 3: Bear Country Activities
- Chapter 4: Bear Confrontations
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online Bear Awareness course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials for this course can be accessed online.
Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)
Course Description
We all know that workplace incidents involving injuries are costly in terms of human loss and suffering as well as financially. With thousands of workplace fatalities and debilitating injuries reported in Canada and the United States every year, the costs keep rising. Yet inquiries into workplace incidents and near misses often reveal that the majority are foreseeable and preventable.
This online Behaviour-Based Safety course is designed to heighten awareness to at-risk situations and provide the tools necessary to change at-risk behaviours before they cause an injury in the workplace. After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of the factors that influence behaviour, the effect of different types of consequences on behaviour, how habits are formed and how to unlearn bad habits, what behaviour-based safety is, the four steps to changing behaviour, what makes an effective safety culture, and ways to improve the safety culture of an organization.
Course Outline
This online Behaviour-Based Safety course covers the following topics:
- The ABC Model of Behaviour
- The Consequence Matrix
- Factors that influence behaviours
- How self-awareness impacts behaviour
- Habit formation and the habit loop
- Breaking bad habits
- Building good habits
- Behaviour-based safety
- The “Do It” system
- Types of safety cultures
- Challenges to improving the safety culture
- Tips and strategies to building an effective safety culture
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 75 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Bloodborne Pathogens – Worker Safety (CAN)
Course Description
Need online bloodborne pathogens training? Whether you are an individual, safety training manager, or business owner, this online bloodborne pathogens course is designed to get you CSA/CCOHS compliant quickly. Designed by professional safety trainers, this course meets and exceeds the safety training and compliance standards set by Canada’s OHS & CSA regulatory bodies.
Course Outline
This online Bloodborne Pathogens – Worker Safety course covers the following topics:
- What bloodborne pathogens are, and why they are so harmful to our bodies and health.
- The types of diseases that may occur due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, just to name a few.
- How bloodborne pathogens are spread; how you can easily be exposed to these microorganisms; and the ways in which serious levels of contamination can occur in the workplace.
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 120 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.
Fire Extinguisher Use
Course Description
Among all the safety problems an employee can encounter, fire can be the most frightening. Every year fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and result in thousands of employee injuries, a number of which are fatal. Yet many of these catastrophes could have been prevented if the fire had been extinguished before it started to spread.
Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics, this online Fire Extinguisher Use course looks at why things burn, reviews the types of fire extinguishers that are found in facilities today, and discusses how to use fire extinguishers to fight small fires. It’s divided into topic-based lessons so information is easily understood and retained.
Course Outline
- What causes things to burn
- The concept of “flashpoint”
- Classes of fires
- Fire extinguisher labels
- Chemical fire extinguishers
- Water fire extinguishers
- How to use a fire extinguisher
- And more!
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 45 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online Fire Extinguisher Use course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
H2S Awareness
Course Description
Need online bloodborne pathogens training?
Intended for individuals who may be exposed to hydrogen sulfide in the workplace, this course provides information to help protect individuals from exposure and explains how to deal with emergencies involving H2S.
Please Note: This program is not equivalent to the Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive in class course.
Course Outline
- H2S properties and formation
- Where H2S is found
- H2S statistics
- Atmospheric hazards
- Hazard assessment
- The hazard control hierarchy
- Legislated responsibilities
- Personal protective equipment
- Types of respiratory equipment
- Selecting the correct respiratory PPE
- H2S measurements
- Safe working limits
- Detection devices
- Sampling
- Emergency scene management
- First aid for H2S exposure
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. The certificate is valid for three (3) years.
Course Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online H2S course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt.
Lockout Tagout in the Workplace
Course Description
This comprehensive online Logout Tagout in the Workplace course covers the steps to correctly lock and tag out equipment, devices used for lockout tagout, and the elimination of potentially fatal hazards through the implementation of proper lockout tagout procedures. This course also covers the legal requirements surrounding the lockout of equipment, potential consequences of not following the procedure, and how to create and maintain a written workplace lockout tagout program.This course was developed in accordance with recommendations set forth in CSA standards Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety and Z460-13 Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout and Other Methods.
Course Outline
- Duties of those in the workplace
- Legal requirements and penalties
- Hazards
- Lockout tagout devices
- Seven steps of lockout tagout
- Common mistakes
- Creating a workplace program
Certificate of Completion:
Participants who successfully pass the course will be able to print out a certificate of completion through the learning management system.
A certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
Knowledge testing is conducted throughout this course. Test questions are designed to reinforce the information presented and must be completed by each participant. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Each participant is allowed to repeat the course twice if the course pass mark has not been achieved on the first attempt.
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
Course Description
This online Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) course aims to equip workers who may be exposed to NORM with a basic knowledge and understanding of NORM and the Ludlum 3-97 radiation survey meter. Workers should then be able to safely survey for gamma, alpha, and beta radiation as well as accurately provide clients with the results of NORM surveys.
Course Outline
- NORM and its sources
- Ionizing radiation
- Annual effective radiation dose limit in Canada
- Operation of the Ludlum 3-97 radiation survey meter
- How to perform background radiation tests
- How to calculate and convert radiation measurements
- Gamma, alpha, and beta radiation surveys
- How to provide the results of a NORM survey
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course two times if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.
Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online
Course Description
Many of us are exposed to workplace hazards every day. The good news is we can avoid most of them if we follow the rules, use a little common sense, and pay attention.
If you wear the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job, then you will have the greatest possible protection for a safe and healthy work environment.
Course Outline
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Define personal protective equipment (PPE)
- List PPE options for workplace safety
- Select appropriate PPE for a given hazard
Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online covers the following topics:
- What is PPE?
- Head, Eye & Face Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Hand & Foot Protection
- Respiratory Protection
- Medical Services & Medical Records
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course three additional times if the pass mark is not achieved.
Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Employee
Course Description
Many employers focus their efforts solely on drug and alcohol testing programs, all the while overlooking education for their employees. This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Employees course covers a number of topics relating to reasonable suspicion and workplace impairment so that your employees are aware of how drugs and alcohol negatively impact safety, productivity, and culture on a job site.
Course Outline
This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Employees course covers the following topics:
- The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends
- What to be aware of in your company drug and alcohol policy
- When drug and alcohol testing is used and why
- How to document reasonable suspicion
- Signs and symptoms of drugs and alcohol use
- Tips on accommodating prescription drug use
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors
Course Description
Substance abusers cost employers approximately $10,000/year due to absenteeism, low productivity, lost-time accidents, and increased health and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) costs. This statistic is alarming, but it’s also crucial that employers understand that they cannot test employees for drugs or alcohol randomly without proper documentation and proof. That’s why the Canadian Model recommends supervisors complete reasonable suspicion awareness training. This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors course educates on proper tools and skills to recognize and handle possible substance abuse within the workplace.
Course Outline
This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors course covers the following topics:
- An introduction to the topic
- Employer and employee obligations
- The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends
- Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada
- Tips for reviewing, updating and implementing your drug and alcohol policy
- Tips on when to use drug testing and why
- How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing
- Post-incident testing tips and timelines
- Tips on accommodating prescription drug use
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Traffic Control Persons for Construction (Flagger)
Course Description
This online Traffic Control Person – Temporary Conditions course teaches the techniques, equipment, and legal requirements for Traffic Control Persons in a road construction environment. It explains the importance of wearing the proper protective equipment, how to effectively control traffic in a variety of construction scenarios, and general safety and legal requirements. This course is written to comply with the Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7 – Temporary Conditions and OSHA Safety Standards (USA).
Course Outline
This online Traffic Control Person – Temporary Conditions course covers the following topics:
- Safety Equipment
- STOP/SLOW Signs and Hand Signals
- Duties of Supervisors and Workers
- Job Preparation
- Placement of Traffic Control Systems
- The Authority of Traffic Control Persons
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Workplace Violence Prevention (CAN)
Course Description
Many incidents can be prevented if a workforce is knowledgeable, watchful, and committed to creating a safe workplace community. This straight-talking, information-packed, practical, and personal Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention online course will provide the information needed to build the necessary community within your Canadian organization.
Following the presentation of key information, learners will watch a riveting, realistic scene in which a troubled male employee, who has alarmed his co-workers, is confronted by his female supervisor. She does some things right — and some things crucially wrong. Each scene is explored, issue by issue, to drive home the message that awareness is critical and to detail the steps for prevention and response. This course is ideal for both supervisors and employees.
Course Outline
This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors course covers the following topics:
- An introduction to the topic
- Employer and employee obligations
- The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends
- Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada
- Tips for reviewing, updating and implementing your drug and alcohol policy
- Tips on when to use drug testing and why
- How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing
- Post-incident testing tips and timelines
- Tips on accommodating prescription drug use
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in effort to achieve the pass mark.
