Workplace health and safety is all about spotting and preventing hazards that could lead to injury, physical and mental illness, or even fatalities. Think of it like being a detective. And reward yourself when you identify a hazard. When a workplace takes safety seriously, everyone benefits. Productivity goes up, employees stay healthier, there’s less turnover, and fewer disruptions from investigating incidents. This course is for anyone—no matter how long they've been in their role.  

What you’ll walk away with: 

• Knowing your rights and responsibilities when it comes to staying safe at work. 
• How to report concerns or incidents. 
• How to use a point-of-care risk assessment to help reduce risks on the job. 
• Steps to protect yourself and others. 

Why take this course? 

• Know what you're entitled to, what’s expected of you, and how to advocate for a safer work environment. 
• Gain practical skills like doing a point-of-care risk assessment to help you make safer decisions in the moment.
• Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the role for years, this course provides valuable takeaways. 

This course is for: Care aides, home and community care workers, support services workers, nurses, managers, family caregivers, or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of general workplace health and safety. 

Length: 15 minutes 
Cost: Member $12, Associate member $15, Non-member $29.99 

This course may be taken individually or as part of the six-course Safety Basics curriculum. Safety Basics is a series of six self-paced courses that introduce the top health and safety concerns for healthcare workers. The Safey Basics course bundle includes General Workplace Health and Safety, Violence in the Workplace, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Infection Prevention, and Personal Protective Equipment.