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Safety is a Marathon without an End...
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Safety is a Marathon without an End... ...Let Me help You RUN!!!Safety is a Marathon without an End... ...Let Me help You RUN!!!Safety is a Marathon without an End... ...Let Me help You RUN!!!
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Safety Workshops & High~School Training

 Safety Workshops are a type of training course meant to compliment other more "formal" safety training programs commonly held in Workplaces


These Workshops are also ideal in the Ontario Education Systems: Specialty High Skills Major (SHSM), Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and Co-Op Programs


These are aimed at safety topics not always thought of, or shorter topics that may not require a full-day or even half-day session, larger groups can also be accommodated 


The Workshops will help enhance awareness about safety-related topics in the workplace, how to respond to particular events, how to plan, where to go, what to do, what should be in place, etc...


All Safety Workshops can be held stand-alone (approx. times are listed in the descriptions) or, you can "bundle" 2, 3 or even 4 Workshops together to make a half, 3/4 or full-day session


These Workshops would be ideal for Supervisors, Safety Rep's / Committee Members or particular Workshops for Employees with specific related duties

Working Alone

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

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Working Alone is a safety consideration often overlooked


Participants will learn:

Provincial & Federal Legislation for working alone

Workplace Responsibilities 

Who is at-risk?

What are the risks?

What should the Employer do?

What should You do?

What You should NOT do!


There is no Practical component

Typically 1.5Hrs 


Standard Passing Grade = 75% 


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

Pedestrian Safety ~ Workplace Occupational Health & Safety Training and Consulting ~ The Safety Cat

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness is a topic often overlooked, until someone gets hurt, then there's a lot of conversation about what could/would/should have been done...  why not help pedestrians "be aware" before an incident!


Participants will learn

What is Awareness?

Where should I look?

What are the common hazards?

Where should / shouldn't I be or walk?

How should I move around the workplace? 

How can I be protected?

Solutions to risks

Legislation for Awareness, Training & Warning systems


There is no practical component or test 

Typically 1.5Hrs


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Workplace Inspections

Pedestrian Safety & Awareness

Emergency Safety Training

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Workplace Inspections must be done every month


Participants will learn:

When to do Workplace Inspections?

Who does inspections?

Who can help on inspections?

Where do you inspect?

What do you look for?

Who do you notify what you found?

Safety Rep & Committee specifics


This Workshop is available in 3 formats:

Federal & Ontario 

Federal Only

Ontario Only


Course is Theory & short sample inspection: no test

1.5 to 2.5Hrs


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Emergency Safety Training

Fire Extinguisher Training

Emergency Safety Training

Emergency Safety Evacuation Shelter-in-Place Secure-in-Place Fire Warden

Often referred to as Fire Safety, this expanded version: Emergency Safety, will address numerous types of Emergencies that may happen in a workplace


Participants will learn:

What Emergencies may happen?

What is a Fire / Emergency Warden?

What does a Warden do?

What are your duties in an Emergency?

Secure-in-Place

Notification Requirements

Return to Premises


There is no practical component

Typically 2Hrs


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...    

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Navigating Legislation

Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Extinguisher Training

Navigating Legislation ~ Occupational Health & Safety Training and Consulting ~ The Safety Cat

People often say "how do I find the answer in Legislation" or "what does that mean?"


Participants will learn:

What are the different types of Legislation?

How is Legislation commonly structured

How do I find the Passages? 

How do I build a statement? 

What does it mean?

How Legislation is updated

How Legislation cross-references other Legislation


There is no Test however there is in-course Activities

Typically 1.5Hrs


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...    

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Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Extinguisher Training

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Have you ever actually used/discharged a Fire Extinguisher before?


Participants will learn: 

What are the 4 Methods to Extinguish a Fire?  

What are the 5  Extinguisher Classes?  

What are the 4 Extinguisher Types?  

How do I inspect an Extinguisher?

How do I  use an Extinguisher?  

How do I maintain an Extinguisher?  

When do I run-away?  


Course can be Theory-Only - or - with Fire Simulation however this will extend time  


*Note: Client will be responsible to provide & recharge extinguishers - or - extra charges may be incurred to rent a "Simulator"


Typically 2.5Hrs with Simulation

Standard Passing Grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...    

Fire Warden Training

Fire Warden Training

Fire Warden Training

Fire Warden Training ~ Workplace Occupational Health & Safety Training/ Consulting ~ The Safety Cat

A Fire Warden: often referred to as an Emergency Warden, has a number of responsibilities


Participants will learn:

Common Duties of a Warden

Designated Meeting Points

Secure-in-Place

How Fire Works?

Sounding the Alarm

Fire Extinguisher Basics

Reporting Requirements

Return to Premises 


There is no practical component unless Fire Extinguisher Training is added

Approx. 1.5 to 2Hrs


Standard Passing Grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...    

Ladder Awareness

Fire Warden Training

Fire Warden Training

Ladder Awareness Training is both a Federal & Provincial requirement


This is a "trimmed-down" version of the Standard Ladder Safety course


Participants will learn:

Legislation

Training requirements

Categories & Types of Ladders 

Ladder Inspection

Common Hazards & Controls

Ladder Set-Up & Usage

Ladder Care, Maintenance & Storage


A short practical demonstration is included


Standard passing grade = 75%


 This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   


*Note: an Extended edition is forthcoming...

Basic Ergonomics

Fire Warden Training

Basic OH&S for Workers

Basic Ergonomics introduces the concept to the average person to increase awareness of what Ergonomics is and how it may affect them


Participants will learn:

Ergonomic Focus & Intent

Types of Ergonomics

Ergonomic Factors

12 Ergonomic Principles 

Ergonomic Assessment Process

Injuries

Benefits

Prevention


Short in-session demonstrations may be included


Session is approx. 2 - 2.5Hrs


Standard passing grade = %75


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   


*Note: a more in-depth half-day program is forthcoming...

Basic OH&S for Workers

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

Basic OH&S for Workers

The Safety Cat Basic OH&S SHSM

Basic OH&S for Workers will educate participants about Rights, Responsibilities, Powers & Duties of:

Constructor

Employer

Supervisor

Worker

H&S Rep/JHSC, etc...


You'll learn about:

3 Basic Rights

No Reprisal/Punishment

JHSC Meetings

Workplace Inspections, etc...


Session is approx. 2-2.5Hrs


Standard passing grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

The Safety Cat Work Area Protection WAP OTM Book 7

Work Area Protection (WAP) / Book 7 Overview safety training educates participants how to set-up operations on the side of the road.  Pylons, Cones, Barrels,  Delineators, Barriers, etc...how many, what size, how far apart & how much notice does the motorist/road user need


WAP / Book 7 is a Provincial requirement


This is an overview version of the full-day course with both in-class & hands-on practical components 

(outdoors weather permitting)

(indoors if enough space is available) 


This would be good as a refresher for people who've taken the full WAP course


Session is approx 2.5Hrs


Standard passing grade = 75%


 This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Traffic Control Person

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

Work Area Protection / Book 7 Overview

Under WAP / Book 7, a Traffic Control Person (TCP) manages traffic & pedestrian flow/access through a Work Area


WAP / Book 7 is a Provincial requirement & TCP's are governed in the Construction Regulations 213/91


This TCP-specific version has both in-class & hands-on practical components 

(outdoors weather permitting)

 (indoors if enough space is available)  


Session is approx 2.5Hrs


Standard passing grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

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Adult Learning Principles

Are you a Teacher / Trainer of Adults?

Do you deliver training courses at your workplace? 

Do you deliver/host meetings, information sessions & lectures?


Well, if you do, then understanding Adult Learning Principles is essential for you to help improve the delivery of your message/course!


Participants will learn:

  • Adults as Learners 
  • Learning Theories
  • Learning Styles
  • Learning Principles 
  • Instructional Tools
  • Trainers Tools


This course is approx. 3hrs when delivered in-person/virtually...


There is no written test however there is an in-course exercise 


 This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Workshops...    

Slip, Trip & Fall

The Safety Cat Slip, Trip & Fall

The Slip, Trip & Fall Workshop introduces participants to the hazards of ST&F


Participants will learn:

Legislation

Hazards

Difference between S, T & F

Hazard Types & Controls

What they can do about it!


This Workshop is typically 1.5Hrs...


There is no written test or practical evaluation, however a short workplace tour is recommended...


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...



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Calculating Risk

Contractor Management

The Calculating Risk Workshop will present several methods to calculate risks in the workplace


Typically focused on Safety Risks, the methods presented can be used to calculate risk in other areas such as: finance, investment, acquisition, projects, etc... 


Participants will learn:

Responsibilities

Parameters

Scale / Weight / Value

Application

Samples

Re-Calculate

Controlling Risk


 This Workshop is typically 2Hrs...

There is no written test however in-session sample calculations will be conducted...

This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops... 

Contractor Management

Contractor Management

 The Contractor Management Workshop will present seven steps to manage Contractors in the workplace


 Participants will learn:

Attracting Contractors

Researching Contractors

Qualifying

Assigning Work

Monitoring Contractors

Reviewing Work performed

Contractor Release

There is no written test 

This Workshop is typically 1Hr... 


 This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...  
 

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Waste Manifesting

 The Waste Manifesting Workshop is necessary for anyone who ships Hazardous Waste & is a good compliment to TDG Training 

(TDG should be taken 1st)

Participants will learn:

What is Hazardous Waste

Definitions & Legislation

Responsibilities / HWIN

Packaging & Treatment

Manifest Contents & Completion
 

This Workshop is typically 2.5Hrs...  


There is a short written test...  

Standard Passing Grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...  

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Propane Handling

 The Propane Handling Workshop is necessary for anyone who handles (exchanges) Propane cylinders on a variety of different equipment


Participants will learn:

What is Propane

The Origins of Propane

Legislation

Various Uses

Propane Risks

Safe Handling

Propane Storage


Device-Specific Modules Include:

Tiger-Torches

Construction Heaters

Bar-B-Ques

Pyrotechnics

Forklift / MEWP / Zamboni

(Modules are forthcoming) 


 This Workshop is typically 2.5Hrs but may be up-to 4Hrs if several Modules are selected (half-day rate applies) 


There is a short written test...  
Standard Passing Grade = 75%


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Workplace Violence & Harassment (WV&H)

The WV&H Workshop is one of the 5 required programs for all Employees 


This Workshop Edition would be great as a refresher for Employees who have already taken WV&H, Safety Committee Members or for High School Students to introduce them to the topic and requirements 


Federal & Provincial Legislation is cited


Participants will learn: 

Legislation & Definitions

Rights & Responsibilities

Contributing Factors

Risk Assessments

Program Elements

Training Requirements

Response Plans 

   

Case Studies are used


This Workshop is typically 2.5Hrs   


There is a short written test...    

Standard Passing Grade = 75%  


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Elevating Pedestrians: Forklift

This course is an add-on for Forklift Training - or - meant for Pedestrians that are elevated in Approved Pedestrian Cages.  


This course may be 45 minutes when delivered in-person/virtually...


There is no written test or practical component 


 This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...    

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Propane Torches & Heaters

Just in-time for the Winter...

Propane Torches & Heaters are used in numerous ways to keep spaces warm, prevent infrastructure freezing, heat only a specific area, or to keep materials from freezing...


Participants will learn:

  • Detailed properties, hazards & requirements for Propane
  • Different types of Torches & Heaters 
  • Equipment inspection 
  • Equipment usage
  • Lighting/igniting equipment 
  • Safety Do's & Don'ts 
  • Storage of Propane Cylinders & the equipment 


There is a written test: Standard Passig Grade = 75%

A practical demonstration could/should also be scheduled  


This course could be split-up if you only want/need 1 topic


This course could become a half-day program if you cover both pieces of equipment and conduct practical demonstrations of both pieces of equipment


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Road / Driver Fatigue

Road / Driver Fatigue...  Information for anyone who needs to Drive as part of their Employment..


Training covers:

- What fatigue is

- What happens when a Driver is fatigued

- What can be done about it: short & long-term..


This course can also be useful for people who drive long distances for personal/recreation purposes...


The course is available in 3 ways:

- 24/7/365 on my Learning Management System (LMS) 

- Instructor-Lead Training (ILT) in groups of 12 or more

- Virtual Instructor-Lead Training (VILT) in groups of 12 or more


There is no written test or practical component


This Workshop may be held stand-alone, or, bundled together with other Safety Workshops...   

Trailer Loading Techniques

Trailer Loading Techniques

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Hand Carts & Dollies

Trailer Loading Techniques

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Fit for Work

Smart Recommendations for JHSC's / Safety Rep's

PATRICK Program

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PATRICK Program

Safe Lifting Techniques

PATRICK Program

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Hot Work

Safe Lifting Techniques

Safe Lifting Techniques

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Safe Lifting Techniques

Safe Lifting Techniques

Safe Lifting Techniques

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Powered Hand Tools

Non-Powered Hand Tools

Non-Powered Hand Tools

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Non-Powered Hand Tools

Non-Powered Hand Tools

Non-Powered Hand Tools

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Sharps

Non-Powered Hand Tools

Noise & Hearing Protection

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Noise & Hearing Protection

Noise & Hearing Protection

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