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Health & Safety

Let our trained instructors take you through the basics and beyond of how to keep yourself, your family and your co-workers healthy and safe in any situation!

Choose from the following course offerings:

We are also able to offer the following courses if you are interested:

Basic computer skills are recommended for all online courses.

All of our courses can be customized to meet your needs.  If you require training for your business or organization, training can be set up just for you at our location or on-site.

If you are interested in any of the courses listed above or in Health and Safety programming not listed, please contact the Business Development Coordinator.

Email or phone 306.862.9849

NOTE:  Registration deadline is 1 week prior to course start date.  Minimum enrollment is required to run all Continuing Education classes.  Full payment or sponsorship is required to secure your spot in the class.

Refund Policy:

ORIGINAL RECEIPT MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.

 

PLEASE NOTE: These courses are not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

Courses available:

Confined Space Entry

A confined space is a location with limited access, difficult to get into or out of, not intended to be occupied by human beings, may contain a hazardous atmosphere or other recognized safety or health hazards.

This one day course involves identification of confined spaces and hazard identification, evaluation and control. The course reinforces the need for proper pre-planning procedures and provides discussion of rescue methods should the confined space worker be in peril. Content includes confined space identification, entry procedures, SCBA equipment, team member roles and responsibilities, review of rescue techniques, lockout tagout,  and safety equipment.

All OH&S legislation pertaining to confined spaces and SCBA will be covered.  Students should wear durable clothing, as the course includes practical exercises. (coveralls also available).  The course length including the theory and practical session is approximately 6-8 hrs.  All students who complete the course successfully will each receive a personal wallet size certificate.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.


Tuition: $245.00

Date: 2 May 2023 - 8am to 5pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

Fall Protection Awareness

This awareness course is designed for all industrial workers who work at heights, near fall hazards or use fall protection equipment.  This Fall Arrest course includes the following.

  • assessing hazards 
  • fall arrest systems 
  • types of body harness 
  • lanyards 
  • shock absorbers 
  • inertial reels 
  • ropes 
  • inspection of fall protection equipment. 

Students will spend "hands on" time utilizing fall protection equipment in simulated work environments. Applicable legislation is discussed in class. A manual will be supplied for each student. All students who complete the course successfully will receive a personal wallet size certificate.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.


Tuition: $245.00

Date: 3 May 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

Ground Disturbance Level 2

This course is directed at anyone who undertakes any excavation activity using either powered mechanical or hand equipment. The intent of the program is to provide an awareness of the various safety issues involved in the undertaking of a ground disturbance, as well as the proper procedures that should be followed. Level 2 will cover all aspects of Ground Disturbance, including supervisor’s rights and responsibilities.


Tuition: $245.00

Date: 1 May 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

H2S Alive - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas


Hydrogen Sulfide is an extremely dangerous, naturally occurring gas that can be found in and around many worksites. Become informed about the properties of H2S Alive, its effects on the human body, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and rescue techniques to ensure you stay "H2S Alive".  The H2S Alive course includes sections on:

  • Properties of H2S
  • H2S Locations
  • Health Hazards
  • Initial Response Strategy
  • Approved Respiratory Protective Equipment
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)
  • Pre-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus
  • Wearing and Operating Breathing Apparatus
  • After-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus
  • Detector Tube Devices
  • Operating Detector Tube Devices
  • Electronic Monitors
  • Rescue Techniques
  • Rescue Breathing
  • Case Studies

All students who complete the course successfully will each receive a personal wallet size Enform Certificate.


The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.

 

 


Tuition: $245.00

Date: 4 May 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R./AED Combo

This comprehensive program includes instruction on the prevention, recognition and treatment of life-threatening emergencies plus certification in CPR as well as an introduction to AED.

 

Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:

  • Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
  • Adult/child/baby choking
  • Barrier devices/pocket masks
  • AED where legislation permits
  • Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR

 

Please note that this is a 20-hour course that generally runs over 2-3 days. Please contact one of our offices to confirm the times for your session.

 


Tuition: $200.00
Books & Supplies: $15.00

Dates: 25 March 2023 to 26 March 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face
Dates: 22 April 2023 to 23 April 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Nipawin
Delivery: Face to Face
Dates: 6 May 2023 to 7 May 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Melfort
Delivery: Face to Face
Dates: 3 June 2023 to 4 June 2023 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Nipawin
Delivery: Face to Face

Rights & Responsibilities

The CODC Rights & Responsibilities - Your Path to a Safe Workplace ("R&R") program was developed for the Saskatchewan workplace and takes workers and management employees through the fundamentals of the Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and the internal responsibility system.


This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.

 

Please contact the Business Development Coordinator to book an appointment:

 

  • Email or phone 306.862.9849

Tuition: $30.00

Delivery: Online

Safe Food Handling Online

Every Food Eating Establishment must have a minimum of one certified food handler working at all times, as required under Section 10 of the Saskatchewan Public Eating Establishment Regulations.

 

The course will cover all aspects of Food Sanitation and results in a national accreditation.

 

This online course can be completed at your own pace. The course consists of modules that must be fully completed followed by a module test. You will have unlimited attempts at passing the module test and must score 100% to proceed to the next module.

 

After completing the course, you will have the option to take the exam immediately or later at a convenient time. When taking the exam you must have valid photo ID and a working Webcam. A final grade of 74% is required to successfully pass the exam and be certified.


Tuition: $75.00

Delivery: Online

SCOT (Saskatchewan Construction Orientation Training)

The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) 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-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web.

 

 


This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.

 

Please contact the Business Development Coordinator to book an appointment:

 

  • Email or phone 306.862.9849

Tuition: $65.00

Delivery: Online

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

This complete course is designed for supervisors, managers, drivers, handlers and shippers who need to understand TDG regulations. The course fulfills general training estrablished by Transport Canada and teaches the trainee how to be in compliance with regulations and consequently avoid fines for non-compliance.


Tuition: $120.00

Date: 5 May 2023 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

WHMIS (WHMS 182)

The course provides an introduction to the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System for identifying hazards associated with materials found in the workplace. The system helps to prevent personal injury and long-term negative health effects.


Tuition: $120.00

Date: 5 May 2023 - 8am to 11:30am
Location: Tisdale
Delivery: Face to Face

WHMIS

This WHMIS course is an effective and interactive way to keep you and your employees up-to-date with WHMIS training requirements. This course meets the needs of both first time and refresher training. A training certificate is issued and emailed to the Account Supervisor upon completion.

 

The course covers:

 

  •      WHMIS Introduction & Regulations
  •      WHMIS Roles & Responsibilities
  •      WHMIS Symbols
  •      WHMIS Labels
  •      Controlled Products
  •      MSDS Forms
  •      Interactive exercises, tests & certificate

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses.  Please apply online or contact the Business Development Coordinator to book your timeslot for the course.

 

  • Email or phone 306.862.9849

Tuition: $50.00

Delivery: Online


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