Canada

Hazard Recognition and Control is a WorkSafe course developed by WorkSafeBC (the Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C). It aims at helping participants to identify hazards and apply effective strategies to control them in their workplace. The course will be of interest to workers, new supervisors, joint health and safety committee members, worker health and safety representatives, and business owners or operators who wish to improve health and safety knowledge in their workplace. The course consists of four modules: Responsibilities for OH&S, Hazard Analysis – Safe Work Procedures, Hazard Recognition Workshop and one of the following: Basic WHMIS, Lockout, Fall Protection, Confined Space. Successful completion of the course will enable participants to: - Explain the legal responsibilities of employers, workers, supervisors, and others - Identify workplace hazards and locate pertinent regulatory requirements - Develop safe work procedures and corrective measures to control hazards - Apply the process of identification, control, and evaluation to eliminate hazards or reduce risks specific to their industry

Level of Education: Continuing vocational education and training

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