A variety of Occupational Health & Safety courses are available online. They are offered online 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, at the low cost of $6.00 per course. Course information is listed below, including course descriptions, outlines, and availability.
Accident / Incident Investigation
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program will introduce you to the accident and incident investigation process by discussing the following important topics:
Purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Rights and Obligations of Workers
Definitions of Accidents/Incidents and their causes
Reportable Situations - Detailed Information Required for an Investigation
Ministry of Labour’s Role and Guidelines
Investigation Summary Communications and Prevention
Course Description:
The accurate and detailed investigation of accidents and incidents is essential to the health and well-being of all workers at a workplace. Such an investigation can help to ascertain the cause of an accident, incident or near miss and help to prevent a recurrence.
AODA - Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program explains the purpose and scope of the Act, discusses the responsibilities of people and organizations under the Act, and lists recommended principles and relevant information for communicating and interacting with people with disabilities. As of January 1st, 2012, legislation was put in place that requires all business and organizations providing goods and services to the Ontario public abide by several legal requirements, including:
Establishing policies and procedures to assist persons with disabilities
Develop modes of communication
Create procedures for all staff to follow when dealing with the public specific to the requirements set out by the AODA
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act program explains the purpose and scope of the Act, discusses the responsibilities of people and organizations under the Act, and lists recommended principles and relevant information for communicating and interacting with people with disabilities.
Asbestos Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction to Asbestos
Asbestos and Health
Asbestos Regulations
Inspection of Asbestos
Classification of Work
Course Description:
The Asbestos Awareness course is intended for anyone who may come across asbestos in their normal line of work, or anyone who works in a facility where asbestos may be present. It is intended to increase worker knowledge regarding asbestos, and to reduce the hazard of accidental exposure. It is not intended for those people in the asbestos remediation or removal business, as they require substantial additional training. Asbestos must be inhaled in order to be a health hazard; there has been no evidence to suggest that ingestion will cause any ill effects. There are several diseases associated with asbestos exposure. It is important to be aware of the health risks associated with asbestos exposure when asbestos may be present in the work place.
Chemical Hazards
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Physical Forms and Properties
Chemical Properties and Hazards
Toxic Hazards
Metals and Metal Compounds
Corrosive Hazards
Handling Acids and Bases
Reactive Chemicals
Reactions of Mixing Chemicals
Flammable and Combustible Chemicals
Types of Explosive Hazards
Organic Chemicals
Course Description:
Chemicals are found in every conceivable workplace – from construction sites to office buildings, to mine sites and repair shops. As exposure to chemicals may produce serious consequences, it is important that people be educated about the hazards. This Chemical Hazards course will give users an understanding of basic chemical principles and terms, the hazards associated with various broad classes of compounds, and the dangers of inappropriate storage and mixing of incompatible materials.
Confined Space Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction
Confined Space Recognition
Atmospheric Hazards
Physical Hazards
Requirements for Entry
Summary
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Confined Space Awareness Internet based training program delivers essential knowledge to any worker who may work around confined spaces. The hazards that exist and that are met when entering and working in a confined space are capable of causing injury, illness and death. Often accidents occur because a hazard goes unrecognized. In effect, the confined space is a hazard, and must be treated as such. When working around a confined space it is necessary to be aware of the dangers that exist in and around the confined space area. By using NORCAT’s Confined Space Awareness program you will be helping to educate your employees in the safe practices when working around confined spaces. In addition, the Confined Space Awareness program can be used as an introduction to confined space entry practical training.
Confined Space Entry (Ontario)
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction
Applicable Legislation
Confined Space Hazards
Atmospheric Hazards
General Safety Hazards
Administrative Hazard Controls
Course Description:
Confined spaces are high risk areas that can be found just about anywhere. Therefore it is essential that people entering confined spaces be aware of what a confined space is and the precautions necessary to enter the confined space to do work. This Confined Space Entry course will inform users of potential confined spaces and why they are such a concern. It will explain relevant legislation including employer and worker responsibilities, potential hazards associated with entering a confined space, the importance of atmospheric testing, and engineering and administrative hazard controls. This course is based upon the Ontario guidelines for confined space entry. However, this course covers only the theory of confined space entry; practical training must be completed before entry into any confined space.
Excellence in Customer Service
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Making a Good First Impression
Communicating Effectively
Fulfilling Customer Needs
Dealing with Customer Complaints
Using Common Sense
Course Description:
If you’re outgoing and energetic, with a natural desire to help people, then you may enjoy a career in the customer service industry. NORCAT’s Excellence in Customer Service program introduces potential customer service representatives to the fundamentals of customer service, while highlighting specific methods for communicating and dealing with customers effectively.
Fall Protection Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Hazard Elimination
Hazard Prevention
Fall Arrest Systems
Anchorage Points
Full Body Harness
Means of Connection
Fall Arresters and Vertical Lifelines
Rope Grab Type Fall Arresters
Rope Lifelines
Cable & Rail Type Fall Arresters
Lanyards
Self Retracting Lifelines or SRL’s
Shock Absorbers
Choosing a Fall Arrest System
Course Description:
Falls from heights are among the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace. Health and safety legislation across North America contains requirements to protect workers from falls. Generally speaking, the legislation for all workplaces states that workers must have protection from falls, the employer must provide this protection, the employer must provide training in the use, operation and maintenance of the equipment, and all equipment used in fall protection must meet or be certified to recognized national standards.
General Safety Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction
Employer Policies
OHSA Regulations
General Safety Guidelines
Housekeeping
Personal Protective Equipment
Outdoor Work
Travelways
Back Care
Machinery
Electricity
Compressed Air
Hand Tools
Motor Vehicles
Overhead Work
Fire Safety
Lock and Tag
Summary
Course Description:
The General Safety Awareness (GSA) program provides work guidelines that employees should know and follow. The program highlights rules of conduct, personal protective equipment, personal hygiene, and safe work practices. In particular, workers are introduced to the proper techniques and practices for lifting heavy objects, painting and staining, grooming landscapes, operating power tools, using gaspowered equipment, working with ladders, confined space awareness, handling hazardous materials, fueling machinery, and maintaining personal hygiene. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect a worker. However, it must be realized that it is the worker’s responsibility to act with due diligence in all work situations.
Lift Truck Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Applicable Legislation and Regulations
General Measures for Preventing Accidents
Lift Truck Classification
Main Parts of a Lift Truck
Lifting Principles
Lift Truck Inspection and Operation
Fuel Types and Batteries
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Lift Truck online training program covers the complete theory of operating a lift truck and prepares an operator for the practical component of the lift truck training. After completing the program the learner will have an understanding of the fundamentals of operating a lift truck and the safety principles required to operate a lift truck safely.
Lockout/Tagout
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction to Lockout/Tagout
Identification of Energy Sources
Locking Out
Tagging Out
Start-up
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Lockout/Tagout training program is an introduction to the practices and procedures of lockout/tagout. This training is designed for any employee who could come in contact with an energy source. As the exact procedures for lockout/tagout will depend on the individual workplace, this training program can be combined with your company’s policies for an effective lockout/tagout program.
Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction and History of the OHSA
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Responsibilities under the OHSA
Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
Right to Refuse Work
OH&S Policy
Addressing OH&S Concerns
Hazard Identification and Workplace Inspection
Enforcement of the OHSA
Accident Reporting
Summing it All Up
Course Description:
The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act is designated to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties.
Occupational Health & Safety for Workers
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction and History of the OHSA
Responsibilities under the OHSA
Employer Responsibilities and Duties
Supervisor Responsibilities
Worker Responsibilities
Worker Rights under the OHS
Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
Right to Refuse Work
Work Refusal Process
Reprisals Prohibited
Accidents and Incidents
Hazards in the Workplace
Definitions
Hazard Identification
Categorization of Hazards
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Definitions and Explanations
Committee Member Duties, Responsibilities and Functions
Interaction with Managers and Supervisors
Course Description:
The Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act is designated to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties. This program was developed to give workers an understanding of these rights and responsibilities, and to explain the three basic rights afforded each worker under the OHSA.
Office Safety Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Introduction
General Safety Regulations
Housekeeping
Office Environment
Emergency Procedures
Review
Course Description:
By law, you have the right to know what hazards might exist in your office workplace and how to avoid injury when working around them. Workplace accidents most often occur when people take unnecessary risks, are not paying attention to what they are doing and/or not following standard working procedures. By not jeopardizing the health and safety of fellow workers, obeying all safety procedures and reporting any incidents, nearly all common work-related accidents can be prevented. This training program will inform you of many useful safe work practices in an office setting, help you to recognize potentially dangerous situations at your workplace and teach you how to react to such situations in a responsible manner.
Resiratory Protection Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
The inhalation of toxic materials is perhaps the greatest risk and greatest concern of any worker. That is why it is essential that a person’s respiratory system be protected from these chemicals. This program discusses the following:
The two main types of respirators
Things to look for when performing an inspection
Fit-testing and fit-checks
Physiological and psychological limitations of wearing a respirator
Types of filters and cartridges
Warning properties
Respirator cleaning, disinfection and storage.
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Respiratory Protection Awareness program discusses the two main types of respirators, things to look for when performing an inspection, fit-testing and fit-checks, physiological and psychological limitations of wearing a respirator, types of filters and cartridges, warning properties, and respirator cleaning, disinfection and storage.
Safe Work Practices
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Personal Protective Equipment
Clothing
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Footwear
Respiratory Protection
Fall Arrest Systems
Safety Guidelines
Hazardous Conditions
Hazardous Materials
Lifting and Carrying
Mobile Equipment
Elevated Work Stations
Good Housekeeping
Stationary and Portable Equipment
Emergency Procedures
Traffic Control
Hand Tools
Operating Hand and Power Tools
Inspection, Set Up, Operation, Maintenance, and Storage
Pneumatic or Hydraulic Hand Tools
Course Description:
All workers have the right to know what hazards exist in their workplace, and the right to refuse work if they believe that conditions are unsafe or if they believe they do not have adequate personal protection. NORCAT’s Safe Work Practices program will inform workers about the proper personal protective equipment required to do a job, the safety guidelines necessary for dealing with specific workplace situations and hazards, and how to safely handle, maintain, and operate hand tools.
Traffic Control Person
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Signs used in traffic control.
Directing traffic on different types of roadways and speed conditions
Communication methods during traffic control
Role of the Signaler
Personal Protective Equipment used by Traffic control person
Excerpts from Occupational health and Safety Act and Ontario Regulations
Construction Projects pertaining to traffic control
There is a 10‐question test at the end of this module, which requires 80% to successfully pass.
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Traffic Control Person program outlines signs used in traffic control, directing traffic on different types of roadways and speed conditions, Communication methods during traffic, control, role of the Signaler, Personal Protective Equipment used by traffic control person, excerpts from Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Regulations, and construction projects pertaining to traffic control.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods c1
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Glossary of TDG Terms
Classes of Dangerous Goods
The Shipping Document
Safety Marks
Packaging
Special Cases
Reporting an Accidental Release
Course Description:
Whenever dangerous goods are being transported, the safety of the public must be the prime consideration. For this reason, persons who provide, handle or transport dangerous goods, as well as persons who respond to dangerous goods events, must be aware of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and comply with all training and safety-related aspects of the Act. NORCAT’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods complements the Act and fulfills the training requirements as established by Transport Canada.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods for Shippers
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Glossary of TDG Terms
Classes of Dangerous Goods
The Shipping Document
Safety Marks
Packaging
Special Cases
Reporting an Accidental Release
Shipping Schedules and Exercises
Course Description:
Whenever dangerous goods are being transported, the safety of the public must be the prime consideration. Therefore, under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulation, the consigner, or shipper, has numerous responsibilities. These include ensuring the shipping documents are completed correctly, making sure the packaging meets the specifications set out in the regulation, and making sure that all labelling and safety marks, including placards, are correct for the load being transported. NORCAT’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods for Shippers complements the Act and fulfills the training requirements as established by Transport Canada.
Toxicology
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
A Brief History
Poison Depends on Dose
Routes of Entry
Dose Response Relationship
Toxicity Measurements
Acute, Chronic and Latent Responses
Antagonistic and Synergistic Effects
Exposure Limit Values
Local and Systemic Effects
Organic Solvents and Other Chemicals
Teratogens, Mutagens and Carcinogens
Detoxifying a Chemical
Course Description:
Toxicology is one of the oldest fields of study in science and involves the detection, effects, and antidotes of poisons. All substances are poisonous in the right amount, with the effects being dependent on the dose. This Toxicology course will give users an understanding of what constitutes a poison, the ways these substances enter the body and the effects they have on the body, and how the toxicity of a substance is measured.
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Legislation
Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
Labeling
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s)
Chemical Hazards
Occupational Health
Health Hazards and Toxicology
Course Description:
Using NORCAT’s WHMIS IBT program enables employers to partially fulfill the requirements of worker education as set out in the WHMIS legislation. Upon completion of this course, all an employer needs to do is provide site specific training to their workers to ensure full compliance with the existing legislation, and show due diligence in WHMIS training requirements. As a WHMIS IBT user, you experience a comprehensive and interesting flow of information. As an attractive feature, NORCAT’s WHMIS IBT is fully narrated - making it more convenient than other internet -based training programs. To reinforce your understanding of the material, each module contains strategically placed review questions. Also, each module ends with a comprehensive test - the results are then forwarded to the client company for certification.
Workplace Violence & Harassment
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program explains workplace violence and harassment as defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, discusses the responsibilities of supervisors and employers, and lists the worker’s rights under the Act. This program also encompasses the changes made to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act which include:
Defining and incorporating workplace violence and harassment policies and procedures.
Describing new employer duties as covered by the OHSA
How to investigate and manage both complaints and threats of workplace violence
Providing information and instruction to employees and train employees in the updated policies and procedures specific to the updates mandated by the OHSA
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Workplace Violence and Harassment program explains workplace violence and harassment as defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, discusses the responsibilities of supervisors and employers, and lists the worker’s rights under that Act.
A variety of Occupational Health & Safety courses are available online. They are offered online 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, at the low cost of $6.00 per course. Course information is listed below, including course descriptions, outlines, and availability.
Accident / Incident Investigation
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program will introduce you to the accident and incident investigation process by discussing the following important topics:
Course Description:
The accurate and detailed investigation of accidents and incidents is essential to the health and well-being of all workers at a workplace. Such an investigation can help to ascertain the cause of an accident, incident or near miss and help to prevent a recurrence.
AODA - Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program explains the purpose and scope of the Act, discusses the responsibilities of people and organizations under the Act, and lists recommended principles and relevant information for communicating and interacting with people with disabilities. As of January 1st, 2012, legislation was put in place that requires all business and organizations providing goods and services to the Ontario public abide by several legal requirements, including:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act program explains the purpose and scope of the Act, discusses the responsibilities of people and organizations under the Act, and lists recommended principles and relevant information for communicating and interacting with people with disabilities.
Asbestos Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
The Asbestos Awareness course is intended for anyone who may come across asbestos in their normal line of work, or anyone who works in a facility where asbestos may be present. It is intended to increase worker knowledge regarding asbestos, and to reduce the hazard of accidental exposure. It is not intended for those people in the asbestos remediation or removal business, as they require substantial additional training. Asbestos must be inhaled in order to be a health hazard; there has been no evidence to suggest that ingestion will cause any ill effects. There are several diseases associated with asbestos exposure. It is important to be aware of the health risks associated with asbestos exposure when asbestos may be present in the work place.
Chemical Hazards
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Chemicals are found in every conceivable workplace – from construction sites to office buildings, to mine sites and repair shops. As exposure to chemicals may produce serious consequences, it is important that people be educated about the hazards. This Chemical Hazards course will give users an understanding of basic chemical principles and terms, the hazards associated with various broad classes of compounds, and the dangers of inappropriate storage and mixing of incompatible materials.
Confined Space Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Confined Space Awareness Internet based training program delivers essential knowledge to any worker who may work around confined spaces. The hazards that exist and that are met when entering and working in a confined space are capable of causing injury, illness and death. Often accidents occur because a hazard goes unrecognized. In effect, the confined space is a hazard, and must be treated as such. When working around a confined space it is necessary to be aware of the dangers that exist in and around the confined space area. By using NORCAT’s Confined Space Awareness program you will be helping to educate your employees in the safe practices when working around confined spaces. In addition, the Confined Space Awareness program can be used as an introduction to confined space entry practical training.
Confined Space Entry (Ontario)
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Confined spaces are high risk areas that can be found just about anywhere. Therefore it is essential that people entering confined spaces be aware of what a confined space is and the precautions necessary to enter the confined space to do work. This Confined Space Entry course will inform users of potential confined spaces and why they are such a concern. It will explain relevant legislation including employer and worker responsibilities, potential hazards associated with entering a confined space, the importance of atmospheric testing, and engineering and administrative hazard controls. This course is based upon the Ontario guidelines for confined space entry. However, this course covers only the theory of confined space entry; practical training must be completed before entry into any confined space.
Excellence in Customer Service
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
If you’re outgoing and energetic, with a natural desire to help people, then you may enjoy a career in the customer service industry. NORCAT’s Excellence in Customer Service program introduces potential customer service representatives to the fundamentals of customer service, while highlighting specific methods for communicating and dealing with customers effectively.
Fall Protection Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Falls from heights are among the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace. Health and safety legislation across North America contains requirements to protect workers from falls. Generally speaking, the legislation for all workplaces states that workers must have protection from falls, the employer must provide this protection, the employer must provide training in the use, operation and maintenance of the equipment, and all equipment used in fall protection must meet or be certified to recognized national standards.
General Safety Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
The General Safety Awareness (GSA) program provides work guidelines that employees should know and follow. The program highlights rules of conduct, personal protective equipment, personal hygiene, and safe work practices. In particular, workers are introduced to the proper techniques and practices for lifting heavy objects, painting and staining, grooming landscapes, operating power tools, using gaspowered equipment, working with ladders, confined space awareness, handling hazardous materials, fueling machinery, and maintaining personal hygiene. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect a worker. However, it must be realized that it is the worker’s responsibility to act with due diligence in all work situations.
Lift Truck Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Lift Truck online training program covers the complete theory of operating a lift truck and prepares an operator for the practical component of the lift truck training. After completing the program the learner will have an understanding of the fundamentals of operating a lift truck and the safety principles required to operate a lift truck safely.
Lockout/Tagout
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Lockout/Tagout training program is an introduction to the practices and procedures of lockout/tagout. This training is designed for any employee who could come in contact with an energy source. As the exact procedures for lockout/tagout will depend on the individual workplace, this training program can be combined with your company’s policies for an effective lockout/tagout program.
Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act is designated to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties.
Occupational Health & Safety for Workers
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
The Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act is designated to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties. This program was developed to give workers an understanding of these rights and responsibilities, and to explain the three basic rights afforded each worker under the OHSA.
Office Safety Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
By law, you have the right to know what hazards might exist in your office workplace and how to avoid injury when working around them. Workplace accidents most often occur when people take unnecessary risks, are not paying attention to what they are doing and/or not following standard working procedures. By not jeopardizing the health and safety of fellow workers, obeying all safety procedures and reporting any incidents, nearly all common work-related accidents can be prevented. This training program will inform you of many useful safe work practices in an office setting, help you to recognize potentially dangerous situations at your workplace and teach you how to react to such situations in a responsible manner.
Resiratory Protection Awareness
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
The inhalation of toxic materials is perhaps the greatest risk and greatest concern of any worker. That is why it is essential that a person’s respiratory system be protected from these chemicals. This program discusses the following:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Respiratory Protection Awareness program discusses the two main types of respirators, things to look for when performing an inspection, fit-testing and fit-checks, physiological and psychological limitations of wearing a respirator, types of filters and cartridges, warning properties, and respirator cleaning, disinfection and storage.
Safe Work Practices
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
All workers have the right to know what hazards exist in their workplace, and the right to refuse work if they believe that conditions are unsafe or if they believe they do not have adequate personal protection. NORCAT’s Safe Work Practices program will inform workers about the proper personal protective equipment required to do a job, the safety guidelines necessary for dealing with specific workplace situations and hazards, and how to safely handle, maintain, and operate hand tools.
Traffic Control Person
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
There is a 10‐question test at the end of this module, which requires 80% to successfully pass.
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Traffic Control Person program outlines signs used in traffic control, directing traffic on different types of roadways and speed conditions, Communication methods during traffic, control, role of the Signaler, Personal Protective Equipment used by traffic control person, excerpts from Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Regulations, and construction projects pertaining to traffic control.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods c1
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Whenever dangerous goods are being transported, the safety of the public must be the prime consideration. For this reason, persons who provide, handle or transport dangerous goods, as well as persons who respond to dangerous goods events, must be aware of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and comply with all training and safety-related aspects of the Act. NORCAT’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods complements the Act and fulfills the training requirements as established by Transport Canada.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods for Shippers
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Whenever dangerous goods are being transported, the safety of the public must be the prime consideration. Therefore, under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulation, the consigner, or shipper, has numerous responsibilities. These include ensuring the shipping documents are completed correctly, making sure the packaging meets the specifications set out in the regulation, and making sure that all labelling and safety marks, including placards, are correct for the load being transported. NORCAT’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods for Shippers complements the Act and fulfills the training requirements as established by Transport Canada.
Toxicology
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Toxicology is one of the oldest fields of study in science and involves the detection, effects, and antidotes of poisons. All substances are poisonous in the right amount, with the effects being dependent on the dose. This Toxicology course will give users an understanding of what constitutes a poison, the ways these substances enter the body and the effects they have on the body, and how the toxicity of a substance is measured.
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Using NORCAT’s WHMIS IBT program enables employers to partially fulfill the requirements of worker education as set out in the WHMIS legislation. Upon completion of this course, all an employer needs to do is provide site specific training to their workers to ensure full compliance with the existing legislation, and show due diligence in WHMIS training requirements. As a WHMIS IBT user, you experience a comprehensive and interesting flow of information. As an attractive feature, NORCAT’s WHMIS IBT is fully narrated - making it more convenient than other internet -based training programs. To reinforce your understanding of the material, each module contains strategically placed review questions. Also, each module ends with a comprehensive test - the results are then forwarded to the client company for certification.
Workplace Violence & Harassment
Availability: Continuous/Online
Course Outline:
This program explains workplace violence and harassment as defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, discusses the responsibilities of supervisors and employers, and lists the worker’s rights under the Act. This program also encompasses the changes made to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act which include:
Course Description:
NORCAT’s Workplace Violence and Harassment program explains workplace violence and harassment as defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, discusses the responsibilities of supervisors and employers, and lists the worker’s rights under that Act.