Federal Hazard Prevention Program

Overview

Delivery method

Self-Paced/Online

Duration

60 minutes

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Every federally-regulated work place must implement and maintain a hazard prevention program (HPP) according to the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations under the Canada Labour Code, Part II. This course explains in practical terms the requirements of the HPP in the Regulations, section by section. Examples, checklists and tips will help you get the job done.

Learning Objectives

• Develop, implement and manage a hazard prevention program appropriate for your workplace
• Apply the internal responsibility system when implementing a hazard prevention program
• Conduct a gap analysis or audit
• Identify and assess hazards
• Implement preventive measures
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of a hazard prevention program 

Target Audience

1. Managers and supervisors in federally-regulated organizations
2. Human resources and health and safety professionals working in federally-regulated organizations
3. The health and safety representative, or members of the health and safety or policy committees 

Prerequisite(s)

1. Canada Labour Code, Part II: An Overview (WMT110)
2. Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace for Employees (WMT101)
3. Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace for Managers and Health and Safety Committees (WMT102)

Notes

Please choose the language of the course carefully. If you change languages, you will need to restart the course and we will be invoiced for both courses.

This course has been updated to reflect the roles of the employer, and health and safety or policy committees as required under the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.