Hazard Assessment & Control

Duration: 4–6 hours | Level: All workers
Description:
This course is designed to meet the obligation for hazard assessment and control in Part 2 of the Alberta OHS Code. It trains workers and supervisors on identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards in the workplace ahead of time before causing injuries or offenses.


Key topics:
•Physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic types of hazards
•Procedure for conducting formal hazard assessments and FLHAs
•Applying the hierarchy of controls
•Recording, reviewing, and communicating hazards
•Practical scenarios to practice hazard identification

Why it‘s important: Active hazard identification is the foundation of a safe workplace and is a legal requirement under Alberta legislation.