Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) for Leaders - VCH (Online)

As a Leader in health care, your responsibilities include the safety and well-being of your employees. This includes a wide range of activities – from identifying and assessing hazards in the workplace to investigating incidents. The goal of this course is to familiarize you with your health & safety responsibilities and the various resources available to minimize workplace hazards and create a culture of safety in your department.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to understand:

1. Workplace Hazards in your Department

1. Identifying Workplace Hazards
2. Assessing the Level of Associated Risk
3. Identifying Controls to Mitigate Risk

2. Proactive Response Activities

1. Audits
2. Drills, Mocks and Exercises
3. Workplace Inspections
4. Education and Training, Fit Testing and Occupational Health & Wellness
5. Supporting your Employees

3. How to Respond to Events or Items

1. Workplace Hazard Reports
2. Refusal of Unsafe Work
3. Workplace Incidents
4. JOHS Committees/WorkSafeBC/Health & Safety/Other Employers