{"id":107,"date":"2024-04-17T16:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=107"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T19:23:31","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-course","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Health and Safety Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Course Overview<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Internal Responsibility System (IRS)<\/strong> is a fundamental component of the <strong>Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/strong>. It defines the distinct responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers in creating and maintaining a safe workplace. This course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to fulfill their roles effectively within the IRS framework. By understanding these responsibilities, you can contribute to a safer, more compliant, and proactive work environment.<\/p>\n<h4>Who Should Take This Course?<\/h4>\n<p>This course is ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employers<\/strong> looking to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supervisors<\/strong> responsible for implementing safety protocols and managing teams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workers<\/strong> who want to understand their rights and responsibilities under the <strong>Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are involved in workplace safety, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the IRS and its role in fostering a secure workplace.<\/p>\n<h4>Learning Objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By completing this course, participants will:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers, and understand the <strong>three rights of workers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Learn the requirements for health and safety representatives, joint health and safety committees, and worker trades committees on construction projects.<\/li>\n<li>Understand and comply with <strong>competent person legislation<\/strong> and basic occupational health and safety awareness training.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize and comply with regulations on <strong>designated substances<\/strong> in construction projects.<\/li>\n<li>Understand workplace violence and harassment, including assessing risks and implementing prevention strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Follow codes of practice and company policies to ensure safety and compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the authority of workplace inspectors and the penalties for non-compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Course Format<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delivery Mode:<\/strong> Self-paced online training with 24\/7 access via a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platform Compatibility:<\/strong> Accessible on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices through major browsers and the <strong>Brightspace Pulse App<\/strong> (available on the <strong>App Store<\/strong> and <strong>Google Play<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Certification and Assessment<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assessment:<\/strong> Participants must achieve a minimum score of <strong>80%<\/strong> on the final assessment to receive certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> A digital <strong>Certificate of Completion<\/strong> is automatically stored in the LMS. You can also download and print a PDF version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Approximately <strong>60 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Prerequisites<\/h4>\n<p>There are no prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to individuals at all experience levels.<\/p>\n<h4>Why Enroll in This Course?<\/h4>\n<p>Understanding the <strong>Internal Responsibility System (IRS)<\/strong> is essential for maintaining workplace safety and compliance. This course provides actionable insights into roles, responsibilities, and best practices under the <strong>Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/strong>. Don\u2019t wait\u2014<strong>enroll today<\/strong> to enhance your knowledge, protect your team, and build a safer workplace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/participant-enrollment\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg mt-4\">Enroll Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internal Responsibility System (IRS) training under OHSA: Empowers employers, supervisors, and workers with knowledge to ensure workplace safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":108,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction-101","category-public-courses"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Occupational Health and Safety Act - Merit Ontario for Training<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Free occupational health and safety course crafted to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to fulfill their duties effectively.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Occupational Health and Safety Act - Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Free occupational health and safety course crafted to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to fulfill their duties effectively.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-25T19:23:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/OccupationalHealthSafetyAct.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/\",\"name\":\"Occupational Health and Safety Act - Merit Ontario for Training\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/OccupationalHealthSafetyAct.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-17T16:45:11+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-25T19:23:31+00:00\",\"description\":\"Free occupational health and safety course crafted to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to fulfill their duties effectively.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/occupational-health-and-safety-course\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/OccupationalHealthSafetyAct.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/OccupationalHealthSafetyAct.jpeg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"First Aid. 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