Fit for Duty

Course Description

A safe and productive workplace begins with each person being fully fit for duty. This engaging eLearning course empowers participants with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in maintaining safety and readiness on the job.

You’ll explore how physical and mental fitness directly impact workplace performance and how to respond when someone may not be ready to work safely. As you progress, you’ll learn to recognize the signs of impairment, address concerns proactively, and apply legal and organizational policies confidently.

In addition, the course breaks down complex regulations into practical steps, making it easier for employees and employers alike to align fitness expectations with job demands.

Who should take this course:

This training is ideal for anyone looking to improve workplace safety through awareness and accountability. Specifically, it benefits:

  • Employees who want to understand how their well-being affects workplace safety
  • Supervisors who must identify and address fitness concerns
  • HR professionals tasked with enforcing fit-for-duty policies
  • Employers seeking to foster a culture of compliance, support, and safety

Whether you’re managing teams or working alongside them, this course helps you lead with confidence and act with clarity.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, learners will confidently be able to:

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities related to fit for duty across various workplace roles
  • Define key terms like “fit for duty” using clear examples and workplace scenarios
  • Respond proactively when a worker may not be in a condition to perform safely
  • Interpret and apply regulations and organizational standards to promote safer work environments

Delivery Mode

The course is offered as self-directed online learning, providing flexible, 24/7 access through a personalized learner account on an intuitive Learning Management System (LMS).

Platforms

You can access the course on:

  • Laptops, desktops, or mobile devices
  • All major web browsers
  • The Brightspace Pulse App (available on both the App Store and Google Play)

Assessment

To earn your certificate, you’ll need to score at least 80% on the final assessment. You can review the course material and retake the quiz if needed.

Certification

Upon successful completion, the system instantly generates a digital Certificate of Completion, which is stored in your LMS profile. A PDF version is also available for download and printing.

Duration

Expect to complete the course in approximately 30 minutes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites. This course is accessible to all learners, regardless of experience or role.