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| | Introduction |
| Section I | Roles and Responsibilities under Health and Safety Legislation |
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- Role of Human Resources Personnel
- Responsibilities Under Health and Safety Legislation
- Employer Responsibilities
- Supervisor Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Health and Safety Committee Responsibilities
- Health and Safety Professionalsâ Responsibilities
- Enforcement and penalties for non-compliance
- Criminalization of occupational health and safety offences.
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| Section II | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety |
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- Intoduction
- Basic Steps in Risk Management
- Recognition of Safety Hazards
- Recognition of Health Hazards
- Hazard Recognition and Control Methodologies
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| Section III | Health and Safety as a part of Human Resources Management |
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- Human Resources Policies
- New Employee Orientation
- Transfers and Promotions
- On-the-Job Training
- Professional Development Training
- Performance Appraisals
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Workersâ Compensation
- Rewards and Recognition
- Employee Health and Safety Records.
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| Section IV | Establishing Health and Safety Committees |
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- Introduction
- Criteria for Establishing Health and Safety Committee
- Guidelines for Forming a Health and Safety Committee
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| Section V | Health and Safety Policy and Program |
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- Role of Human Resources Department
- Health and Safety Policy
- Health and Safety Program
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| Section VI | Employee Training Programs to Meet OHS Responsibilities |
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- Role of HR in Employee Training
- Training for Senior Managers
- Training for Human Resources Professionals
- Training for Managers and Supervisors
- Training for Health and Safety Committee Members
- Training for Employees
- Training for Health and Safety Professionals
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| Section VII | Managing Workplace Injuries and Workers Compensation Claims |
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- Completion of Injury Report Forms
- Return to Work Process
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| Section VIII | Program Evaluation and Audit |
| Section IX | Health and Safety Legislation |
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- Canadian OH&S Legislation
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
- US OH&S Legislation
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| | Sources for Further Information |
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| | Appendices |
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A.Selecting a Consultant
B.Sample New Employee Safety
Orientation Checklist
C.Health and Safety Committee
Training Requirements
D.Sample Health and Safety
Committee Checklist
E.Sample Training Requirement Matrix
F.Sample Fire Emergency Procedures
G.Sample Bomb Threat Action Plan
H.Emergency Evacuation Procedures
I.Sample Due Diligence Checklist
J.Sample Return to Work Policy and Procedures
K.Health and Safety Program Checklist
L.Commonly Used Abbreviations
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