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Occupational Health and Safety
1398 Students
A single workplace hazard can lead to injuries, lost productivity, legal consequences, and significant costs for organisations. Whether in an office, construction site, warehouse, healthcare facility, or retail environment, understanding health and safety responsibilities is essential for creating safer workplaces. This Occupational Health and Safety Course provides the knowledge needed to identify hazards, manage risks, and promote a strong safety …
A single workplace hazard can lead to injuries, lost productivity, legal consequences, and significant costs for organisations. Whether in an office, construction site, warehouse, healthcare facility, or retail environment, understanding health and safety responsibilities is essential for creating safer workplaces. This Occupational Health and Safety Course provides the knowledge needed to identify hazards, manage risks, and promote a strong safety culture across Canadian workplaces.
Designed for both beginners and existing workers, the course explores workplace health and safety laws, risk assessments, accident prevention, fire safety, electrical safety, workplace welfare, and hazard control measures. The knowledge gained can be applied across a wide range of industries throughout Canada, helping learners better understand their role in maintaining safe working environments.
Study online at your own pace and build valuable workplace safety knowledge around your schedule. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate that supports your professional development and demonstrates your commitment to workplace health and safety. Enrol today and take an important step towards creating safer and healthier workplaces.
Please note: This Occupational Health and Safety Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 15th April 2026
Sneak Peek
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the key principles of occupational health and safety in the workplace
- Learn how to identify hazards and conduct effective workplace risk assessments
- Develop knowledge of workplace safety laws, responsibilities, and compliance requirements
- Gain insight into accident prevention, incident reporting, and workplace welfare
- Understand electrical, fire, gas, and equipment-related safety risks and controls
- Recognise how health and safety practices apply across different work environments
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals interested in workplace health and safety practices
- Employees seeking to improve their safety awareness and knowledge
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for workplace safety
- Health and safety representatives and coordinators
- Individuals considering a career in occupational health and safety
- Anyone working in Canadian workplace environments
Why Take This Course
- Build knowledge relevant to health and safety across Canadian industries
- Explore workplace hazards, risk control, and accident prevention strategies
- Study flexibly through an online, self-paced learning format
- Suitable for beginners with no previous safety training experience
- Support career development in safety, compliance, and workplace operations
- Gain a certificate to demonstrate your learning and professional growth
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Health and Safety Assistant – CAD $45,000 – $65,000
- Safety Coordinator – CAD $55,000 – $85,000
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician – CAD $55,000 – $90,000
- Safety Compliance Officer – CAD $60,000 – $95,000
- Health and Safety Advisor – CAD $65,000 – $105,000
- Workplace Safety Coordinator – CAD $55,000 – $90,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications or previous safety experience required
- Basic English reading and communication skills
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Interest in workplace health and safety practices
- Access to a device with an internet connection
- Suitable for beginners and adult learners in Canada
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Occupational Health and Safety Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
Module 01: Health and Safety at Work and the Laws
Begin by exploring the foundations of workplace health and safety. This module introduces key legal responsibilities, safety principles, and the importance of compliance in maintaining safe working environments.
Module 02: Managing for Health and Safety
Effective safety management requires planning and leadership. Learn how organisations develop health and safety systems, implement policies, and promote a positive safety culture.
Module 03: Risk Assessment and Common Risks
Discover how workplace hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled. This module examines common workplace risks and introduces the risk assessment process used to reduce potential harm.
Module 04: Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
Explore the factors that contribute to safe and healthy workplaces. Topics include welfare facilities, workplace conditions, employee wellbeing, and maintaining safe working practices.
Module 05: Accidents and Ill Health at Work
Learn about common causes of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. This module examines prevention strategies, incident reporting procedures, and the importance of continuous improvement.
Module 06: Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety
Electrical faults, fires, and gas-related incidents can pose serious risks. This module explores hazard awareness, preventative measures, emergency procedures, and safety responsibilities.
Module 07: Safety in Different Work Settings
Health and safety requirements can vary across industries. Discover how safety practices apply in offices, construction sites, healthcare facilities, warehouses, retail settings, and other workplaces.
Module 08: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
Work equipment must be used safely and maintained properly. This module examines equipment-related hazards, safe operating procedures, inspections, and risk control measures.
Module 09: Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work
Conclude the course by exploring additional workplace hazards that may affect employees. Topics include environmental risks, ergonomic concerns, manual handling issues, and other emerging safety challenges.
FAQ
Occupational health and safety focuses on identifying workplace hazards, reducing risks, and promoting safe working environments to protect employees and organisations.
Yes. The course is designed for learners with little or no previous health and safety training experience.
The course covers workplace safety laws, risk assessments, accident prevention, workplace welfare, fire safety, electrical safety, equipment hazards, and risk control measures.
Employees, supervisors, managers, safety representatives, and anyone interested in workplace safety can benefit from this course.
Effective health and safety practices help reduce workplace accidents, protect employee wellbeing, improve compliance, and support safer working environments.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that supports your continuing education and professional development.
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