Construction Safety Officer Program

T G D 47 Peepeekisis First Nation Box 9 Balcarres, SK S0G 0C0 PH 306-570-4478 FX 306-334-3134 E-mail: tgd.ss@live.ca Website: www.tgdtraining.ca Construction Safety Officer Program Summary The objective of the Construction Safety Officer Program (CSO) is to combine formal training with the individual's personal field experience. The training program provides a valuable resource to management in the administration and implementation of a company's health & safety program. This entry-level certification indicates a practical knowledge in various construction safety management skills and principles. Step 1: Complete all required CSO Courses and Proficiencies Compulsory Courses: Safety Management Auditor Training Program (certified) Leadership for Safety Excellence (proficiency level) WHMIS - Train the Trainer Safety Administration Confined Space/Respiratory Protection Contractor Claims Management Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) Basic Training Techniques External Audit Proof of re-certification must be submitted every three (3) years Proof of re-certification must be submitted every five (5) years Step 2: Complete any two (2) of the following CSO elective courses Elective Courses: Fall Protection Awareness Transportation of Dangerous Goods Standard First Aid & CPR H2S Alive Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level One & Two Training Other programs accepted at the discretion of the Program Administrator Proof of re-certification must be submitted every three (3) years Step 3: Apply to the CSO Program Print the Application Form, fill it out and either fax or mail it to the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association, Regina office - Attention Program Administrator. You will be notified as soon as possible by the Program Administrator as to the status of your application. Further documentation may be required. Proof of three (3) years Field Experience in the Construction Industry **must accompany the application.** Please see the scsaonline.ca for content Experience Letter requirements. Step 4: Provide the Following:onal Requirements Proof of achievement for both the compulsory and elective courses Letter requesting Construction Safety Officer (CSO) status Letter(s) from current and/or former employers certifying three (3) years field experience in the construction industry. Page 1 of 10

CSO Compulsory Courses Safety Management This course and the topics discussed provide the fundamental knowledge required for the development and implementation of an effective health & safety program. Participants can customize existing forms and layouts to complete their Company Safety Manual to suit their individual work places. To teach owners, managers and supervisors the steps to take in developing a company-specific health & safety program To provide information to participants about the benefits of having a company health & safety program To assist employers in the health & safety implementation process Explain the purpose of a health & safety program Identify the elements required in an effective health & safety program Review the applicable legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations) Assistance and resources available Safety Auditor Training Participants must have an understanding of health and safety management systems before enrolling in this program. All auditor candidates are required to have a working knowledge of field operations and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This two-day program is designed to provide training to those who will be evaluating a company health & safety program. Safety audits are a cost-effective method of measuring existing management systems. This program provides education necessary to effectively evaluate the health and safety system in a company. Safety Management To teach participants the necessary skills to conduct effective health and safety audits. The participant will discover what role the auditor has in the health and safety management system including: Reasons for performing audits Legislative and Due Diligence requirements Examine how corporate culture affects the health and safety program How to carry out effective interviews, communicate the findings through a close-out meeting and the Auditor's Executive Summary Report The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) Quality Assurance Review A hands-on workshop starts the afternoon of the first day and concludes during day two with the audit close-out meeting. Note: Participants Must: Successfully meet course requirements; Submit to the SCSA, a self-audit within eight months of course completion Page 2 of 10

Participant will be issued an Internal Auditor Certificate upon successful completion of a self-audit and an External Auditor certificate upon completion of an external supervised health and safety audit. To maintain active auditor status, an audit (internal or external) must be submitted on a yearly basis and classroom training is required every three years. Leadership for Safety Excellence This two-day program is designed to assist supervisors in building health and safety into their everyday planning. It encourages and promotes a safe work environment where people can work safely, and help make a lasting contribution to the reduction of incident in the industry. This course will provide a knowledge base required to satisfy the legislative duties and obligations. To define the supervisor's role; and to explain the supervisor's responsibilities for safety on the worksite SUPERVISOR'S ROLE - promoting and enforcing safety standards in the workplace; safety program elements; management, supervisory and worker responsibilities; regulatory requirements; corporate culture. INSPECTIONS - purpose and types of inspections; conducting an inspection; prioritizing deficiencies; reporting and follow-up; presenting recommendations to management. INVESTIGATIONS - reasons for and when to do an investigation; legislative obligations; presenting recommendations to management; preparing for and when to investigate; conducting a successful investigation. TRAINING - reason for training; orientation and on-the-job training; planning and conducting a training session; and getting the most out of your safety training. Note: In order to receive the Certificate of Proficiency and successfully complete the program, the participant must conduct a satisfactory toolbox meeting, site inspection and site investigation or simulated investigation. Documents submitted must be dated within one year of completing the course and are mandatory for Certificate of Recognition and Construction Safety Officer program qualification. Please contact the SCSA for more information. WHMIS Train-the-Trainer WHMIS is an excellent program that provides information to employers and workers about the hazardous materials they work with on the job. This one-day program is designed to provide the theoretical information required to effectively train WHMIS at the workplace. To provide the participants: Certification to conduct generic WHMIS training internally Knowledge to develop site-specific programs to fulfill legislative requirements Knowledge to use WHMIS to protect the health and safety of everyone on the work site Page 3 of 10

Information to facilitate a self-study program for workers Knowledge to evaluate worker competency through an exam Labels: Identifying warning symbols Proper labeling on controlled products Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Information required on MSDS and its significance All controlled substances must have an up-to-date MSDS Worker Education Trainers are: Taught to effectively relay the proper meaning of WHMIS information to workers Educated on how workers can use WHMIS information to protect their health and safety on the work site Certification: Participants who successfully meet the course requirements will be issued a WHMIS Train-the-Trainer certificate and wallet card. All workers that are trained in generic WHMIS will also be issued a wallet card. Re-certification is required every three (3) years. Safety Administration This one-day course is designed to provide the participant with knowledge for effectively managing and monitoring a health and safety management system. The following five classes must be successfully completed before enrolling in Safety Administration: Safety Management Leadership for Safety Excellence WHMIS - Train-the-Trainer Safety Auditor Training Claims Management Assist you in the set-up, maintenance and management of your health and safety system Guide you in reviewing safety concerns specific to your worksites Communicate effectively with government, management, the safety officer and co-workers regarding all aspects of safety Work closely with all parties to ensure everyone has the information and tools required to fulfill their duties Provide knowledge in Return to Work Programs Assist in the management role of a construction health and safety system Analyze safety data to help in the identification of safety trends Make justifiable recommendations to management with regard to expanding the health and safety management system Discuss/distinguish the roles and responsibilities of each person under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 1993 and Regulations 1996 Set up an effective Return to Work Program Page 4 of 10

Confined Space/Respiratory Protection Awareness Training This one-day program is designed to increase awareness of the hazards of confined spaces.this program is recommended for those who plan entry into confined spaces, supervise others or do work in confined spaces themselves. This information will assist you in protecting your health and safety and that of your fellow workers. This course will also familiarize you with the various types of respirators available and the kinds of hazards that can be present in the workplace. To identify requirements for confined space work To review minimum legislated standards To describe hazards controls and develop a sample entry plan To evaluate entry plans using a standardized checklist To familiarize you with the various types of respirators To show you the proper selection and fit of respirators To show you how to care and maintain respirators Legislation regarding confined space entry Hazards of confined spaces Oxygen deficient environments Confined space permit requirements Introduction of atmospheric testing devices Right to refuse unusually dangerous work Introduction to various styles of respirators Legislative requirements Respiratory hazards - the unseen hazard Hazard controls, engineering, administrative and personal protection Selection, fit and maintenance of respirators Note: This program is designed to increase awareness and is not a course on confined space rescue Contractor Training Designed for employers, managers and supervisors, this one-day course teaches the legislated responsibilities a contractor has on a worksite when they are directing the activities of other employers. It will also show how to develop a contractor health and safety/process for that worksite. To inform employers of their legislated responsibilities when they assume the role of contractor; To assist employers on how to effectively manage their health and safety system/process as contractor Legislation Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations System/Process for Managing Health & Safety on a WorkSite System/process requirements to meet contractor responsibilities Page 5 of 10

Health & Safety Management System/Process - Planning Guide Worksite Safety Plan Sample forms to assist development of the system/process Claims Management This two-day course is designed for management, supervisors and office personnel who are involved in Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) claims and modified work programs within a company. The purpose of this course is to familiarize personnel with how to effectively manage an injury claim. Understanding WCB legislation, reporting forms, managing the claim, modified work, and costs associated with the claim are all part of an effective claims management program. Our Claims Management course is divided into seven sections: Statistics - Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) and WCB. Role of the WCB Starting an effective claims management program (modified work programs; reporting requirements; forms used; return to work and types of work; physicians) Pain and stress management Costing (assessments and experience rate; compensation rate setting; contractors; cost relief; re-opening claims Appeal system New policies and policy changes Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT TM ) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety. SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-tounderstand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web. A user can purchase and take the program online. The program begins with an introductory module that describes the content, purpose and important practical information necessary to help participants navigate through the training experience. None Please Note: The SCOT program is compatible with all current desktop browsers and ios operating systems. It may not be compatible with all mobile browsers. Please ensure your mobile browsers is capable of meeting HTML5 system requirements before beginning the SCOT program. The program provides the basics in construction safety and requires 100% mastery of 13 modules which take approximately three to five hours to complete. The 13 modules and their descriptions are as follows: Workplace Law This module focuses on vital health and safety legislation designed to protect the health and safety Page 6 of 10

of Saskatchewan workers. The important legal and ethical responsibilities of workers and employers are explained. Participants are also introduced to incident reporting and tool box talks used to improve worksite safety. Workplace Hazards Hazard recognition is a skill that all workers need to stay safe on the worksite. This module introduces participants to common types of hazards found in the construction industry, how to assess their severity and the different control methods employed to prevent incidents from occurring. Managing Worksite Conditions and Equipment The Saskatchewan worksite can be a particularity dynamic environment due to constant changes in weather, a diverse workforce, and increasingly complex building projects. As a result, hazards associated with housekeeping, slips, trips, falls, and materials need to be recognized. General tool safety guidelines including rotating machinery, air, electric and powder actuated tools are also discussed in this module. Personal Physical Care and Conduct - Working in the construction industry requires substantial physical health and stamina. In this module, ways to care for your body to prevent injuries and the impacts of drugs and alcohol on your ability to work safely are examined. Professional behaviour and conduct on the worksite are also part of this module. WHMIS The construction industry uses various chemicals and materials that could be harmful to your health if not handled correctly. In this module you will learn the purpose of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), responsibilities of workers, suppliers and employers, WHMIS labelling, and the function of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in protecting yourself from the dangers of hazardous materials. By successfully completing this module, you will receive a generic WHMIS certificate. Powered Mobile Equipment Powered mobile equipment (PME) is used for many purposes in the construction industry. It is important to operate and work near this equipment safely to avoid injury. In this module you will be introduced to the different types of powered mobile equipment, Saskatchewan specific legislation regarding training of PME operators, how to conduct a pre-job walk around of a machine and how to work safely around this equipment. Ladder and Scaffold Safety Some of the most common tools used on construction sites today include ladders and scaffolds. They can also be major sources of injuries due to falls and improper use. In this module, a brief introduction to different types of ladders and scaffolds is provided. Correct setup, usage, and contraction, along with understanding scaffold tags are also discussed. Fall Protection Falls are a serious hazard in commercial, industrial or residential construction. As part of this module you will learn about the basic fall protection equipment used in construction, worker and employer responsibilities for working at heights, and common fall protection inspection points. Environmental Safety Protecting the environment is everyone s responsibility. This module will help you do this by introducing you to typical types of pollutants found in the construction industry, what to do in case of an accidental release of hazardous materials and general Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. Excavating and Trenching Any excavation has the potential to harm workers that are not properly informed of the risks associate with digging and how to prevent these hazards from becoming incidents. In addition, this module explains hazards, different soil types and their properties, and important safety precautions that should be part of all digging operations. Defensive Driving Whether you are driving to work, from work, or operating a piece of equipment on the worksite, it is important to practice safe, defensive driving techniques. In this module, specific Saskatchewan driving legislation, defensive driving techniques and typical causes of motor vehicle accidents are discussed. Personal Protective Equipment Although it is your last-line of defence in the prevention of injury, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a regular part of the construction clothing worn in Saskatchewan. This module explains the role of PPE on the job, basic PPE found in the construction industry, and when specialized PPE is necessary. Emergency Response Prevention of incidents is always the best plan in preventing injury; however, when precautions fail, it is necessary to know your emergency response plan. Here, key emergency response plan elements, how to access first aid on the worksite, and basic fire fighting techniques are explained. Certification: Recertification is required every five years. Basic Training Techniques This two-day course has been designed to provide participants with information about various instructional techniques, which will assist them in their role as an instructor/presenter for their employer. Page 7 of 10

Identify principles of basic instructional techniques. Help instructors to organize, plan and deliver an effective training session. Demonstrate the various aids and prompts that are available to assist instructors. How supervisors train their employees Learning/teaching guidelines for adults Presentation tips Aids to assist the instructor Elements of effective presentations Basic instructional techniques - how to use them CSO Elective Courses Fall Protection Awareness Training This one-day training seminar on fall protection awareness is designed for any construction worker who may work near fall hazards or use fall protection equipment. This program and the topics discussed will provide a knowledge base for an effective fall protection program. Increase the level of awareness regarding fall hazards Use, limitations and maintenance of fall protection equipment Awareness of appropriate legislation Information on development of rescue procedures Aid those with safety responsibility in performance of their duties Overall the course is divided into the following sections Fall protection definitions and legislation Fall protection equipment Falling hazards Emergency planning Transportation of Dangerous Goods - TDG (Danatec) Provides shippers, handlers and drivers witrh a clear understanding of the basic TDG Regulations. This course is a stimulating, interactive learning environment that includes enhanced graphics and audio. The flexible online format allows participants to complete the course at their own pace and convenience. The course content includes: Page 8 of 10

An overview of the TDG requirements Responsibilities of shippers, handlers and drivers Classes of dangerous goods Shipping documents Safety marks Containers Special situations Emergency actions http://www.danatec.com/product/product.html?productid=4 Follow the instructions on the webpage. Danatec will automatically email a user name and password for online training. Secure payment to Danatec is required. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, cheque and cash are accepted Equivalency: The SCSA will recognize this Danatec online TDG course as equivalent training towards any SCSA program (if applicable). Upon receipt of proof of course completion (i.e. course certificate) the SCSA will issue the user a passport sticker showing SCSA equivalency for this course. First Aid and CPR These certified combined courses are provided to assist employers in meeting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements or just for personal enhancement. Standard First Aid - OHS Requirement (16 hours) Artificial respiration - adult Bone and joint injuries Burns Chest injuries Choking - adult Emergency scene management Environmental illness and injuries Head/spinal and pelvic injuries Medical conditions (diabetes, asthma, allergies) Poison, bites and stings Secondary survey Severe bleeding Shock, unconsciousness and fainting Wound care CPR - Level A is a 4-hour program that involves One rescuer CPR, cardiovascular emergencies and choking procedures for an adult CPR - Level B is a 6-hour program that involves One rescuer CPR, cardiovascular emergencies and choking procedures for an adult, child and infant CPR - Level C is a 8-hour program that involves One and two rescuer CPR, cardiovascular emergencies and choking procedures for an adult, child and infant Certification: Re-certification is required every three years H2S Alive The Hydrogen Sulphide (H 2 S) course raises key awareness considerations and will provide participants with a basic Page 9 of 10

knowledge for working in H 2 S environments. The course includes discussion on gas properties, health hazards, case studies, respiratory protective equipment, detection equipment and much more. Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level One Training The WorkSafe Saskatchewan approved Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level One Training is an introductory one day course for OHC members and occupational health and safety representatives. By the end of this course OHC members and representatives will know: How to locate relevant information in the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation to address occupational health and safety issues in their workplace The requirements for establishing and operating an effective OHC The duties and role of the OHC within the OHS Workplace Responsibility System How to identify and assess workplace hazards How to identify and recommend corrective actions to control workplace hazards How to handle OHS concerns and investigate refusals to work There is no pre-requisite for attending this course Participants learn the basics of OHS legislation, how the committee functions, and how the committee may assist workers to improve the health and safety of their worksite. Other programs accepted at the discretion of the Program Administrator Proof of re-certification must be submitted every three (3) years Page 10 of 10