{"id":119,"date":"2024-04-17T16:58:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=119"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T19:19:15","slug":"health-and-safety-at-work","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/health-and-safety-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Safety at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Course Overview<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Health &amp; Safety at Work II<\/strong> course provides a detailed, practical guide to understanding workplace rights and responsibilities in Ontario. It clearly outlines what is required from both employees and employers under the <strong>Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)<\/strong>. This course is essential for building and maintaining a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment. By enrolling, you\u2019ll gain the skills needed to protect yourself and your team every day.<\/p>\n<h4>Who Should Take This Course?<\/h4>\n<p>This course is perfect for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Workers, supervisors, and managers<\/strong> who need to stay informed about health and safety standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employers and business owners<\/strong> looking to ensure compliance and protect their teams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occupational health professionals, emergency responders, and health and safety representatives<\/strong> aiming to expand their expertise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contractors and temporary workers<\/strong> operating across diverse industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are dedicated to creating a safer workplace, this course is tailored for you.<\/p>\n<h4>Learning Objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By completing this course, you will:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fully understand how the <strong>Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)<\/strong> functions in Ontario.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the key responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers under <strong>OHSA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize and explain workers\u2019 rights as outlined in the <strong>OHSA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Course Format<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delivery Mode:<\/strong> Self-paced online training, accessible 24\/7 through an easy-to-use Learning Management System (LMS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platform Compatibility:<\/strong> Available on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices via major browsers and the <strong>Brightspace Pulse App<\/strong> (downloadable from 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> Achieve a minimum score of <strong>80%<\/strong> on the final assessment to earn certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Upon completion, receive a digital <strong>Certificate of Completion<\/strong> stored in the LMS. A downloadable and printable PDF version is also available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Approximately <strong>60 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Prerequisites<\/h4>\n<p>This course has no prerequisites, making it suitable for individuals at all experience levels.<\/p>\n<h4>Why Enroll in This Course?<\/h4>\n<p>Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities is critical for fostering a safe, productive environment. With this course, you\u2019ll confidently navigate and comply with <strong>OHSA<\/strong> requirements while enhancing your safety skills. Don\u2019t wait\u2014<strong>enroll today<\/strong> to improve your knowledge, protect your team, and create a lasting impact on workplace safety.<\/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>&#8220;Health &amp; Safety at Work II&#8221; course: Understand worker rights and duties under OHSA, ensuring a safe Ontario workplace daily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":120,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119","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>Health and Safety at Work - Merit Ontario for Training<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Free health and safety course is a guide to understanding your rights and responsibilities as a worker in Ontario. 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