You will learn about the regulations governing the use of N95 masks. Proper techniques for donning and doffing masks will be covered. You will be personally fitted with an N95 mask.

You must be clean shaven. You must bring your own respirator and cartridges.

Please consult your physician prior to registering if you have medical or other conditions that might affect your ability to wear a respirator. You will complete a health screening form prior to being tested.

 

In this course you will explore the principles and practical methods of building teams. You will experience different models of team building and some of the common tools used in coaching and mentoring.

In this course you will examine some of the basic principles of operations for companies. You will explore some of the fundamental principles around company structure and operations.

This is an ENFORM certified course designed to teach students about the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide gas and how to anticipate problems before encountering this gas. They learn how to wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and how to operate gas detection equipment.

Now that Saskatchewan has enacted the Environmental Management and Protection Act, persons involved in the servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in the province require Halocarbon certification. A training manual developed by the Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute of Canada will be used in this course. The training material reflects the following three industry sectors: automotive, stationary and appliance. An inter-provincially and nationally recognized (by Environment Canada) certificate will be issued to those who successfully complete the course (75% required for successful completion).

If there is sufficient interest, this course will be delivered on other dates in Saskatoon. To place your name on the wait list or for more information, call (306) 659-4195. You will be contacted when the interest list has a sufficient number of people.

You will study the theory and have the opportunity to practice the skills required to conduct hearing tests on noise-exposed workers in industry. You will analyze hearing test results and the necessary process to advise workers on the results of their hearing tests. After the course you will be prepared to counsel workers on hearing test results, advise them about hearing protection and administer hearing conservation programs.

Prerequisites: This course should be taken by OHS Professionals working in the Occupational Health and Safety field, Occupational Health Nurses, Health Nurses and those responsible for implementing an employer’s Hearing Conservation Program.

In this course you will explore leadership. Many people in trades are leaders and mentors. This course will help prepare you in your role as a leader.

In this course you will explore the world of management as it relates to the trades. Trades professionals often have opportunities to move into management positions and this course introduces you to the basic principles of management.

You will learn about the regulations governing the use of N95 masks. Proper techniques for donning and doffing masks will be covered. You will be personally fitted with an N95 mask.

You must be clean shaven. Please consult your physician prior to registering if you have medical or other conditions that might affect your ability to wear a respirator. You will complete a health screening form prior to being tested.

You will examine the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z94.4-02 standard and Saskatchewan legislation related to Respiratory Fit Testing. You will examine the implementation of the standard in the workplace by Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners. You will also have an opportunity to practice both qualitative and quantitative fit testing. You will be trained as a Respiratory Fit Testing Trainer and be able to train other employees at your worksite to be Respiratory Fit Testers.

You will review the general duties and responsibilities of the employers, supervisors, workers and self employed persons. You will review safety management systems and supervisory functions and activities including: hazard identification, prevention activities and resolving concerns required under the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Supervisors will learn key terms and regulations applying to most workplaces.

In this course you will examine the fundamentals of supervision. It will cover the role of a supervisor, managing change, communication, working with groups and other supervisory skills.

You will participate in activities to move and position clients/objects in health care settings using minimal physical effort and maximizing the use of mechanical aids and equipment. The course focuses on client/caregiver safety. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning (TLR) certificate from Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH). Upon completion, you will receive a Saskatchewan Association of Healthcare Organizations (SAHO) certificate valid for three years.

You will learn about legislation and regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods including information on classification, safety masks, documentation, safe handling, incident reporting and emergency response.

Your studies will focus on the preparation required to successfully facilitate in-house workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) sessions for front line workers. You will learn about relevant legislation including requirements of worker training, controlled product classification, and required documentation and labelling. You will also develop skills to design specific workplace training sessions.

WHMIS is a uniform, national regulatory system to inform about hazardous material (legally called “Controlled Products”). This course will enable participants to understand the intent of WHMIS symbols, labels and procedures for filling out MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) in places of employment. Participants will be trained on recognition and safe handling as well as use and storage of controlled products used at the workplace.