Workplace NL Safety Training
Those involved in the high risk area of working near power lines can prevent serious injury or death if they take the necessary precautions required to ensure their safety. Section 483 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulations states that “a person shall not operate a mobile crane, boom truck or similar equipmentwithout having first completed a safety training program on power line hazards as prescribed by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission [Commission].” The Commission has developed a half-day Power Line Hazards Certification Training Course which will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to prevent injury and death caused by contact with power lines and the emergency response to contact if it occurs.
- In-Class or Virtual
- 4 hours
The Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations state that a person shall not use fall protection equipment unless he or she has completed a WorkplaceNL-approved fall protection training program.
- In-Class
- 16 hours
- 2 Days
Must have current Certification
- 8 hours
Traffic Control Person training is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their legislated duties as a traffic control person. Traffic Control Person – Level 1 is mandatory for any person responsible for directing traffic movement and preventing conflicts between vehicles and road activities such as road maintenance, construction, road incidents and emergency operations. To ensure compliance with legislation traffic control persons must recertify in Level 1 training.
- In-Class or Virtual
- 8 hours
Traffic Control Person – Level 2 is a course that was designed for persons who develop traffic control plans. To ensure compliance with legislation traffic control persons must recertify in Level 1 training. Both Level 1 and Level 2 training are valid for three years. To recertify, the participant must complete a recertification course before the original course expires. Any person performing the duties of a traffic control person must recertify in Level 1. Please visit the link below for more information on Traffic Control.
- In-Class
- 8 hours
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee, Worker Health and Safety (WHS) Representative and Designate training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their legislated duties. OHS Committee, WHS Representative and Designate Certification Training – Level 1 is required for OHS Committees, WHS Representatives and Designates. Level 1 training is a prerequisite for Level 2 training.
- In-Class or Virtual
- 8 hours.
OHS Committee Member Certification Training – Level 2 is required for OHS committees only. Level 1 training is a prerequisite for Level 2 training. Both Level 1 and Level 2 training are valid for three years. To recertify, the participant must complete a recertification course before the original course expires. Once the training has expired the participant must complete the training again. Please visit the link below for more information on OHS Committees, WHS Representative and Designates.
- In-Class or virtual
- 8 hours
Supervisors have a responsibility to protect workers and keep the workplace safe. The Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sections 5.1 and 5.2 outline the general and specific duties of a supervisor. To achieve these obligations a supervisor should have a general understanding of occupational health and safety management. This standard provides minimum criteria for the development and delivery of a supervisor health and safety certification training program. It was developed in consideration of research findings, the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. This voluntary certification training standard applies to:
a) A person who meets the definition of supervisor under Section 2 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act.
b) An employer who employs a person as a supervisor.
c) A person who is delivering a supervisor health and safety certification training program.
- In-Class or virtual
- 16 hours
- 2 days.
- In-Class or virtual
- 8 Hours
- 2 Days