Safety Training Courses Offered at the
Sarnia Industrial Education Cooperative

(updated February 2010)

This course was designed for Member companies of the IEC. 

Course Objectives:

Ø      Learn the 7 steps of Initial Response

Ø      Use the 4 P’s of Evidence Collection

Ø      Learn how to preserve evidence

Ø      Learn how to interview effectively

Ø      Five Whys Method

Ø      TOR Analysis Demonstration

Ø      Learn how to develop action plans

This course was designed for the worker who will be working in areas where Asbestos is located.  It is not designed for the workers who will be removing, working with, or handling asbestos.

 Course Objectives:

Ø      What is asbestos?

Ø      Where do you find asbestos?      

Ø      Where are the hazards?

Ø      What are the control measures?

This interactive 8 hour safety awareness program is required to work on IEC member client sites.  The session is split into two segments with the am portion addressing worker rights and responsibilities plus hazard identification.  Specific hazards covered at an awareness level:

·        Asbestos and Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF)

·        H2S

·        Benzene, silica, lead, mercury, radiation, nitrogen

·        Thermal extremes

·        Slips/trips/falls

·        Driving hazards

·        Confined space 

The pm portion is devoted to elimination/control/mitigation of hazards.  An interactive teambuilding exercise shows workers the importance of following instructions, what happens when you’re rushed, requesting assistance.  Other afternoon topics:

·        PPE

·        Safe Work Permits including energy isolation and electrical lockout/tagout

·        Housekeeping

·        Signs/barricades/taping

·        Poor body positioning

·        WHMIS – symbols, supplier/workplace labels, MSDS (this short review doe not qualify as WHMIS training)

·        Safety communication tools – Safety meetings, tool box talks, Observation-Based Safety (OBS), TASC cards 

Testing takes places throughout the day.  All tests are remediated to 100% to ensure workers leave the program with correct information.  BSO Plus is renewable every three years.  The program is reinforced via monthly safety meetings that focus on one of the topics from BSO Plus.

3 years

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It is based on the American Model of BBS.  It is an interactive session of videos, PowerPoint presentations and participant involvement.  This course is the foundation for many of our Member and Contractor companies’ safety programs.

 Course Objectives:

Ø       To understand the important fundamentals of the OBS process

Ø       To be able to define “safe” and “at risk” work behaviours

Ø       To be able to conduct work observations

Ø       To be able to give effective feedback to the people you’ve observed

Ø       To use the data to improve performance

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  This course was designed for the worker who will be performing work in confined spaces.  The course has the latest rules and regulations as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  It meets the requirements of both the local standards and the Act. 

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Be able to identify a confined space.

Ø      Know what type of hazards may exist.

Ø      Know why we have procedures covering confined spaces.

Ø      Know how to protect yourself and your co workers.

Ø      Know the types of respiratory equipment.

Ø      Recognize the importance of teamwork.

A team of electrical engineers developed this course for the Member companies of the IEC.  This course consists of 4 modules as follows:

1) Electrical awareness for new workers

2) Arc Flash

3) Electrical PPE

4) Electrical general work practices

5) Site specific module for one owner/client to date

Course Objectives:

Ø      To meet the legislative requirements for electrical awareness training

Ø      To provide information as per CSA 462

Ø      To potentially design site specific modules for other owner/clients

 Course Outline

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  This course was designed for the worker who will be working at height.  It outlines the Ontario Regulation 1445-00 and Section 26-1 through 26-9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  This course requires the participant to bring their own Fall Protection Equipment to the course for the practical portion of the training.  (Fall Protection harnesses will be provided otherwise)

 Course Objectives: 

Ø      1 The participants will understand the 4 types of Fall Protection

Ø      2.  Tie-off and anchorage methods

Ø      3.  The proper inspection of fall protection equipment

Ø      4.  Proper donning

Ø      5.  The importance of a rescue plan

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  New legislation has shaped this course to provide both a theoretical knowledge of the care and operation of battery or gas powered forklifts.  The Practical driving instruction portion has been expanded to include a session at the worksite where the worker will be trained on the tasks and on the machine specific to his work. 

Course Objectives:

Ø      To produce competent workers for forklift tasks

Ø      To educate workers on the high potential for critical injuries and fatalities in this field

Ø      The legal requirements of the circle check

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It has a theoretical component as well as a practical component.   

Course Objectives:

Ø      Review standards related to gas testing

Ø      Discuss definitions of “Hot Work” and “Confined Space”

Ø      Review of confined space incidents

Ø      Review of gas test equipment and how it operates

Ø      Discuss the requirements for calibration and bumping the equipment

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  Through a series of videos, PowerPoint presentation and practical group exercise, this course educates the worker in the basics of hazard identification in the workplace.

 Course Objectives:

Ø      To provide competent workers in the area of hazard identification using local industrial best practice

Course Objectives:

Ø      Describe potential sources of H2S

Ø      Describe characteristics of H2S

Ø      Describe the effects of H2S exposure

Ø      Understand unit entry procedures

Ø      Understand when and where to use protective equipment (H2S monitors and SCBA)

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It has a theoretical component as well as a practical component. In this course we will review the theoretical component and then the practical component will come later at the site.

The Course Objectives are: we must ensure the participants know the responsibilities of

o         The Supervisor

o         The Employee 

We will also discuss:

Ø      Unexpected Equipment Startup

Ø      Hazardous Energy Releases

Ø      The O.H.S.A. Standards

Ø      The Company guidelines and procedures

Ø      Meet Industry Standards

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It has a theoretical portion as well as a practical portion.  It meets the standards as outlined in both the CSA Standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Our fit testing protocol is a Qualitative one using Portacount equipment and computerized record keeping.

 Course Objectives:

Ø      The participants understands the different types of Respiratory protection

Ø      The donning and doffing of the respiratory equipment

Ø      The cleaning requirements

Ø      The proper storage of the respirators

Ø      The use of filters and cartridges

This course was based on the Apollo Root Cause Analysis process by a team led by senior Nova Chemicals’ staff and IEC personnel.  This course was designed to meet the needs of Contractor management and supervisors who may be part of an incident investigation either on the owner/ clients’ site or at their own workplace.  The participant’s role is emphasized rather than the facilitative aspect of the Root Cause Analysis process.

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Familiarize participants in the purpose of incident investigation

Ø      Learn about the Cause and Effect Principal

Ø      Outline the four steps to achieving Effective Solutions

Ø      To be confident in participating in an incident investigation using the Cause and Effect principal

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  The primary purpose is to outline current OHSA law and the roles and responsibilities of workplace parties within this framework.  Participants are tested on their ability to find information in the OHSA and Regulations.  Information and the significance of Bill C-45 rounds out this program.  We review the two C-45 cases that have been before the courts to date. 

Course Objectives:

Ø      Proficiency in the OHSA and Regulations

Ø      Emphasizes due diligence and the Internal Responsibility System

Ø      Implications of Bill C45

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  This program was designed for the local plants and it is designed for the worker who will perform the duties of a Hot Work Safety Watch, Confined Space Safety Watch, and Mobile Equipment Safety Watch or Bottle Watch.   

It was designed to meet the local standards as developed by the members of the IEC and local Contractors.  It also meets the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

 Course Objectives:

Ø      To equip the participant with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their responsibilities as a Qualified Safety Watch

Ø      Be able to execute the roles and responsibilities associated with the type of Safety Watch you are being asked to perform.

Ø      Identify the different types of Safety Watch and the duties and responsibilities for each. 

This course began in 2004 based on the belief that supervisors directly influence the overall safety of their crew and their workplace.  Each year the course surveys supervisors to understand what their challenges and needs are.  The following year’s course is built as a direct result of more than 1000 supervisor responses.

Topics over the years have covered:

• Best practices
• Interpersonal skills in the field
• Generational differences
• Self-assessment surveys
• Communication skills

2009-2010 Course Objectives:

• Recognize the three elements of ABS Analysis to change behaviour

• Identify a workplace situation where you can use ABC Analysis

• Apply the A-B-C's of behaviour to influence others to work safer

• Access information in the Green Book accurately and quickly

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This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  Participants view a 25 minute video and answer questions based on the information from the video.  Both Scott and Draeger systems can be used depending on the Contractor requirements.  A qualitative fit-test using a Portacount machine determines proper mask size and user’s ability to don and doff the mask.  The practical portion of this training has the worker hooking up to the air-supply where they are shown how to clear the air using the purge.  The instructor makes sure the worker knows what actions to take in the even that the main air supply is interrupted.  

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Determine proper mask size and fit

Ø      Practical demonstration of donning and doffing the equipment

Ø      What to do in the event of air interruption

Ø      Testing of knowledge using a questionnaire

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  Participants view a 25 minute video and answer questions based on the information from the video.  Both Scott and Draeger systems can be used depending on the Contractor requirements.  A qualitative fit-test using a Portacount machine determines proper mask size and user’s ability to don and doff the mask.  The practical portion of this training has the worker donning the backpack equipment where they are shown how to clear the air using the purge.  The instructor makes sure the worker knows what actions to take in the even that the alarm system indicates low air supply in the backpack.  Low air alarms are demonstrated.

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Determine proper mask size and fit

Ø      Practical demonstration of donning and doffing the equipment

Ø      What to do in the event of alarm condition

Ø      Testing of knowledge using a questionnaire

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It is a program which meets the requirements of the regulations.  It is for Shippers, Carriers and Receivers. 

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Understand the TDG Regulations

Ø      Know your Responsibilities

Ø      Review Labels and Placards

Ø      Prepare and check a shipping document

Ø      Understand the use of permits

This course was designed for the Member companies of the IEC.  It is based on the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

 Course Objectives:

Ø      Understand the purpose/implementation of W.H.M.I.S.

Ø      Understand the responsibilities of, Suppliers, Employers and Workers

Ø      Understand the classes of Hazardous Materials

Ø      Understand the Exclusions

Ø      Understand Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)

Ø      Understand the Controls of Hazardous Materials