At WHSC, we consistently deliver quality training in highly engaging, real-time, instructor-led classrooms. However, our approach also recognizes diverse workplace training needs.

This is especially true of our Certification training options for joint health and safety committees. This summer and into the fall you and your co-workers can choose from English or French, and in-person or virtual classrooms, each scheduled in publicly available courses or available to those sponsoring courses for “onsite” or “in-house” delivery. Scheduled in-person courses are also offered in many major centres across Ontario.

While our Certification Part I and Certification Refresher training are common to workplaces in all sectors of the economy, our Certification Part II options are offered in several sector streams or individual hazard modules designed for workplaces to build their own program. Of course, these choices are in addition to our Certification Part II — General Program that addresses hazards common to most workplaces.

To register, check out our scheduled options.

To learn more, check out our complete product sheet library.

All Workers Health & Safety Centre Certification training programs are approved by the Chief Prevention Officer at Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. As such all meet mandatory requirements set out in the province’s Certification training standards.

Summer and Fall 2024 Scheduled Options

The following are part of our current schedule of training.

1. Certification Part I: This foundational course introduces participants to essential occupational health and safety legislation, the responsibilities of workplace parties, and the Internal Responsibility System. This interactive, three-day training session is available both virtually online and in-person, with sessions held in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Markham, Windsor, and Sudbury.
    
2. Sector-Specific Certification Part II Programs: We offer specialized training for specific sectors through our virtual classrooms. These programs include:
    
   • Certification Part II – Adult Probation and Parole: Delivered over three days, this program addresses unique hazards related to indoor air, critical and post traumatic stress and vehicle driving.
      
   • Certification Part II – Construction: Tailored to the construction industry, this three-day course covers hazards like confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, heavy mobile equipment and ergonomics.
      
   • Certification Part II – Correctional Facilities: An extensive seven-day training course that covers a wide range of hazards, including workplace violence and emergency situations.
      
   • Certification Part II – Health Care & Social Services:  Patient handling, infectious diseases, hours of work and workplace violence are just some of the hazards addressed in this sector-specific three-day program.


3. Certification Part II - General: This program provides a comprehensive approach to hazard training, suitable for any sector. Over two days, participants explore six common workplace hazards. This program is available virtually or in-person in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Markham, and Sudbury.
    
4. Certification Refresher Course: To maintain their credentials, JHSC members must undertake this refresher course every three years. The course revisits crucial safety concepts and updates participants on new legislation, guidelines, and standards. Training is available in WHSC’s virtual classroom or in-person in Hamilton, Windsor, Markham, and Chatham.

Why choose WHSC training?

• We help you comply with legal obligations and eliminate workplace hazards: Our JHSC Certification training programs are essential for maintaining workplace health and safety and compliance in Ontario workplaces. Training equips JHSC members with the necessary skills to effectively identify, assess, and control—or better yet, eliminate—workplace hazards.
   
• Our training works: Each WHSC program is carefully structured to ensure participants learn practical, applicable knowledge and skills that can be directly implemented in their respective work environments.
   
• Training in virtual classrooms and across Ontario: To ensure our training programs are accessible, we offer sessions in virtual classrooms and in-person in multiple locations across the province including Hamilton, London, Markham, Ottawa, Sudbury, Toronto, and Windsor.
   
• We are Ontario’s official health and safety training centre: As Ontario’s government-designated training centre, we work hard to help improve workplace health and safety.

Ready to take the next step to create a safer, healthier workplace? Register for WHSC training today.

Don’t see what you need? Contact any one of our Training Services Representatives located in communities across Ontario.

For service in French, contact Training Services Representative, Christopher Gervais, cgervais@whsc.on.ca or 613-407-2187

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