Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence
COURSE DETAILS  
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE [ONLINE COURSE]
COURSE OVERVIEW
Safety in the Workplace is an online course for water plant operators. The objectives of the course are:
  • to list the responsibilities of operators and management for waterworks safely,
  • to identify and safely handle hazardous chemicals,
  • to recognize fire hazards and properly extinguish various types of fires,
  • to safely maintain waterworks equipment and facilities,
  • to properly operate and maintain vehicles,
  • to recognize electrical hazards,
  • to safely perform duties in a laboratory, and
  • to protect operators and yourself while working in and around waterworks facilities.

    COURSE OUTLINE
    Importance of safety.
    Chemical handling (acids, bases, gases, salts, powders, WHMIS).
    Fire protection (classifications, fire extinguishers).
    Plant maintenance (hazards, cleaning, painting, cranes, manholes, power tools, welding).
    Vehicle maintenance (accident prevention).
    Electrical equipment (safety, starters and motors, lockout / tagout).
    Laboratory safety (hazards, chemicals).
    Operator protection (PPE, OH & S Act).
    Glossary.
    FAQs.
    Quizzes.
    Final test.
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    Location
    Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence
    209-100 Casimir Avenue
    Dryden, ON
    P8N 3L4
    Trainer: Online course / classroom setting

    Cost:  online: $90.00 + HST and classroom: $125.00 + HST
     
    Target Audience: water utility field staff, forepersons, supervisors, managers, contractors, and water utility construction inspectors.

    Online Director Approved CEUs: 0.6
    Course Code: 4128
    Duration: 6 hrs


    Classroom Director Approved CEUs: 0.4
    Course Code: 5496
    Duration: 1/2 day