Certification Training Courses

The certification is a two-step process involving both Basic Certification Training and Workplace-Specific hazard training. 

For Part 2 training, a minimum of 5 courses are required to complete the certification process, however JHSC members are welcome to take more. The schedule can be found here.

Part 1: Basic Certification Training

• health and safety law
• hazard identification and control
• investigation techniques
• prevention resources

Basic certification training is provided through Safety Associations and other independent providers who have been approved to do so by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Although the method of delivery and the training duration may differ between the delivery organizations, the core content of the training is the same.

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will make arrangements for certification training and pay the registration fee for the two individuals designated to be the certified members by their joint health and safety committee. Please note that only courses arranged through EHS and approved in advance will be paid for by EHS.

Under the collective agreement with the USW the University agrees to pay the cost for basic certification training provided by the Workers Health and Safety Centre for USW 1998 members.  Management and worker committee members are generally free to select their training provider. Training delivery organizations used by the University include the following:

For further information on courses or to register, contact EHS at ehs.courses@utoronto.ca or (416) 978-6641.

1. Workers Health and Safety Centre
                             
USW 1998 members who have been selected to be the certified worker member on their committee must attend training through the Workers Health and Safety Centre. For course information, contact the USW 1998 office at (416) 506 9090 or info@usw1998.ca , or the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at ehs.courses@utoronto.ca or (416) 978 6641.

2. Resource Environmental Associates (REA)

REA offers a two-day basic certification course. The 2011 course schedule for the Toronto area is:

• January 4 & 5, 2011
• February 9 & 10, 2011
• April 5 & 6, 2011
• May 3 & 4, 2011
• June 21 & 22, 2011
• August 9 & 10, 2011
• September 6 & 7, 2011
• October 18 & 19, 2011
• November 8 & 9, 2011
• December 14 & 15, 2011

To register for training with REA:

• Download the REA Registration PDF File, fill out and fax to EHS at (416) 971-1361.

3. Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) – Online training is available!

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is excited to provide an online training option for obtaining Part I Basic Certification training. This online course is available is offered by SAFeLEARN through the OSSA and meets WSIB requirements. It contains 5 self-paced training modules and an Online Certification Part I test. Users can find out their test results immediately upon completion! Test results are also submitted directly to the WSIB – another added convenience! For further information or to register, contact EHS at ehs.courses@utoronto.ca or (416) 978-6641.

To find out more about course content, visit the SAFeLEARN website: http://www.safelearn.com/catalog.cfm