Module Introduction  -  Due Dates at the Bottom of the Page

Health and safety in the workplace is a joint responsibility among managers, supervisors, employers, and workers.  As a young worker, it is important for you to know both your rights and your responsibilities.  To ensure the physical and personal well-being of students, students must demonstrate the following prior to placement:

• an understanding of workplace health and safety rules;

• the appropriate use of safety equipment;

• an understanding of the need for personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, boots, and aprons;

• an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

• the correct handling of materials and equipment as specified in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) training program;

• un understanding of workplace violence and harassment; and

• the procedures for reporting hazards and accidents.

  Module 1 Health and Safety Rubric for Evaluation 

Activity 2:  Workplace Injuries and Fatalities 

To re-emphasize the importance and relevance of the tasks you will be doing next, review the following site from to get an idea of the seriousness of workplace injuries and fatalities in Ontario.

• A Snapshot of Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario 2021 - 2022

Task 1:  7 Things You Better Know

• Read through the following Health and Safety Presentation.

• Complete this  Health and Safety Google Form Quiz.

• Be prepared for a Class Kahoot Competition based on this information.

Task 3:  Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training/Certification

The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training provides a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).  It does not replace specific sector, hazard specific, or competency training that would be provided at individual work organizations.

1. Please use the Google Chrome browser to access the training.

2. You will receive a “Proof of completion” certificate once you complete the training.  You must either take a screen shot of the certificate and paste it into a new document in your Module 1 Coop folder or save and print off a copy of your certificate before you exit the module and submit it to your teacher.  Print off an extra copy for yourself.  The Ministry of Labour, Training, and Development does not store your certificate or keep a record of your training.

3. Once you have read through the instructions and the training module begins, you may click on the play audio button to have it read outlook to you.  

4. Go to the Worker Health and Safety link to complete your virtual training/certification OR

You may complete this training manually using the Worker Health and Safety Awareness Booklet, but the booklet must be printed off, completed, and signed to serve as a record of your training. 

Task 5 - Human Rights and Workplace Violence and Harassment OCDSB Training Course

5A. Workplace Violence and Harassment OCDSB Training Course

Everyone should be able to work in a safe and healthy workplace. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out the rights and duties of all those who have a role in dealing with workplace violence and workplace harassment, including employees, supervisors, managers, with the employer usually through senior management, having the greatest burden of responsibility with respect to health and safety in the workplace.

The harassing or violent individual may be a co-worker, supervisor, someone from management, a customer, client, volunteer, patient, student, stranger entering the workplace or even a domestic/intimate partner of an employee entering the workplace and is violent toward an employee or employees. 

1. Complete the Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certification Registration 

   • Click HERE and then click on Register at the top right of the page.  Fill in the information requested and for company name use Cairine Wilson and its contact details.  For the position, type, student.

   • Once you are registered, search for the Violence and Harassment training course. It is free. You will add it to the cart and follow the instructions to access and begin it.

   • Be sure to save a picture of the certificate of completion in your Module 1 folder once you are done.

Task 5B:  

1. Read the following note:

• •  Laws that address Workplace Violence and Harassment

2. Make a copy, read the note and complete the task:

• Harassment and Discrimination + the Workplace -> What it is; What it Looks Like; and What to Do About It.

3. Make a copy and read how to address harassment if it occurs at the workplace:

• Co-op Procedures for Dealing with Incidents of Harassment at the Workplace

Task 5C:

1. Read the following notes:

• Understanding Human Rights Legislation

• Human Rights Chart Summary

2. Make a copy and complete the following reading, activities and tasks:

• Complete all Activities and Tasks for Parts A and up to Task 4 for Part B at the following link:

• Improving your Understanding: Human Rights Activities and Tasks

Task 7:  Preventing Occupational Accidents 

1. Complete the following task using this link and be prepared to discuss your responses during our Health and Safety Review Class.