This online Manager’s Role course is designed as a condensed version for senior managers of the key concepts explained in the leadership for safety excellence program. The course covers the legal responsibilities of managers and key behaviours and activities of managers that have proven to create successful health and safety management systems.

This course discusses the foundational occupational health and safety concepts and terminology as well as defines the importance of organizational occupational health and safety systems with an appreciation for the impact that management’s commitment makes.

The course also includes information on the 10 legislated requirements for a Health and Safety Program in Alberta. It then bundles these requirements into specific program elements. The course guides participants through understanding the various occupational health and safety legislated responsibilities and the tickets and penalties outlined in legislation. It also stresses the importance of identifying and implementing strong leading indicators for your organization.

• Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
  • Understand and apply fundamental occupational health and safety (OH&S) concepts and terminology
  • Identify and complete the responsibilities of management within occupational health and safety
  • Demonstrate the activities associated with effective safety leadership
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the key cornerstones of occupational health and safety management systems
  • Implement robust occupational health and safety management practices
  • Create effective reporting and performance metrics

Approximately 2.5 hours

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. This course is recommended to be retaken every 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.