Workplace Safety Courses
These Canadian Red Cross courses are available by request. Please enrol through the portal your personal or company course interest and dates.
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Every worker who works with, or in proximity to, a hazardous product in the workplace must have Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training. The WHMIS 2022 online course is based on the current legislation and meets the legislated requirement for general WHMIS training.
Duration: 2 hours online
Note: Employers must also provide workplace-specific training and instruction for each of the hazardous products in the workplace.
Completion: To progress from one module to the next, participants must pass a mandatory test. Those who do not pass the test must review the module content and re-test. There is no limit to the number of re-tests.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.
This course is non-refundable. -
The best way to minimize an encounter with a bear is by practicing prevention. Don’t wait until you are head-to-head with a bear to think about what you could have done to avoid an encounter. Bear Aware: Travelling in Bear Country provides general knowledge about bears, their habits, and behaviours. It will also discuss some ways to help prevent bear encounters, as well as what you need to do to increase your chances of survival should a bear encounter or attack happen. This course is designed for anyone travelling or camping through bear country.
Duration: 1–2 hours online
Completion: At the end of the module, there is a test. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing the module, there is a printable certificate for your records.This course is non-refundable.
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Bears are fascinating creatures that are generally quite peaceful, but they are also powerful carnivores capable of doing great damage to property as well as human beings and should be treated with respect. This course covers general bear facts as well as discussing safety procedures for personnel working in the field, and the proper procedures for setting up and maintaining a safe camp. This course is designed for anyone working in bear country.
Duration: 2–3 hours onlineCompletion: At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.
This course is non-refundable.
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Bloodborne Pathogens is designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their work and who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of occupational exposure, and exposure follow-up. This course is designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their work including, but not limited to healthcare professionals, emergency responders, public safety workers, laundry and housekeeping workers.
Duration: 3–4 hours online
Completion: At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 80% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.
This course is non-refundable.
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When there is a confined space in the workplace, all workers in that workplace require Confined Space Awareness training as well as workplace-specific training. This online course identifies the characteristics of a confined space, describes the risks associated with working in a confined space and the prescribed methods for controlling those risks, and explains the documentation requirements pertaining to confined space work. This course should be provided to all workers in a workplace that contains a confined space. It meets the requirement for Awareness Level training.
Note: Successful completion of Confined Space Awareness Training DOES NOT reduce or negate the need for workplace-specific training, as provided by the employer.
Completion: At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the contents of that module and can re-take the test as many times as necessary to complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate of completion for your records.
This course is non-refundable.
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Fire Safety teaches participants about the legislated fire safety responsibilities of the employer and the worker, describes safe work practices related to fire prevention, and provides practical information about emergency response in situations involving fire.
This course is appropriate for all workplace parties, including frontline workers, supervisors, and management. Everyone in the workplace needs to understand the principles of fire safety and how to respond effectively in the event of a fire.Duration: 1–2 hours online
Completion: Fire Safety is a 4-module course. At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test in order to continue to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and re-test. There is no limit on the number of times a participant can attempt testing.
Certification: Upon successful completion of all modules, participants can download/print a certificate of completion. This course is non-refundable.
This course is non-refundable.
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is a highly toxic and flammable gas. Each year in Canada, workers are injured and killed by exposure to H2S. H2S Awareness explains the properties of H2S, identifies control measures, and provides a practical description of what to do in the event of exposure. The risk of H2S exposure exists in many industries, including, but not limited to oil and gas, pulp and paper, construction, and mining. In workplaces where the possibility of H2S exposure exists, ALL workers should have H2S Awareness training. Workers who are at risk of exposure to H2S and/or workers with rescue responsibilities also require H2S Alive and workplace-specific training.
Duration: 1 hour online
Completion: At the end of the module, there is a multiple-choice test. Participants must successfully complete the test in order to continue to complete the course. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and re-test.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants can download/print a certificate of completion.
This course is non-refundable. Available in English only.
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The term "lockout/tagout" refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard workers from the unexpected energizing or start-up of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. Lockout/Tagout explains the importance of lockout/tagout in protecting the health and safety of workers.
Employers should train ALL workers in the basic concepts of hazardous energy control, including energy isolation, locking and tagging of control devices, verifying de-energization, and clearing danger points before re-energizing equipment. Workers whose duties involve installation, maintenance, service, or repair work should be trained in the detailed control procedures required for their particular equipment. This training should enable workers to identify tasks that might expose them to hazardous energy and the effective methods for its control.Duration: 1.5–3 hours online
Completion: At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.
This course is non-refundable.
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents.
TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, all persons engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the aspects of handling such goods.Duration: 5–9 hours online
Completion: At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course.
Certification: Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records. The TDG ‘Clear Language’ Training Certificate is valid for 3 years. This certificate must be signed by your Employer/designated manager to be considered valid. Self-employed persons may sign their own certificate.
be signed by your employer/designated manager to be considered valid. Self-employed persons may sign their own certificate.
This course is non-refundable. Available in English only.