Due Diligence
Good supervisors help improve productivity, protect employees and reduce risk. They also motivate their teams and create a positive workplace culture - all of which boost profit margins and shareholder returns. In short, a well-trained supervisor is one of the best assets a company has.
With fines for individuals recently quadrupling to $100,000 (up from $25,000), it has never been a better time for supervisors to understand the critical role they play in protecting worker health and safety and the steps they need to take to demonstrate that they've been duly diligent.
This half-day, instructor-led course equips supervisors with the necessary knowledge to understand their legal duties, their role as a leader and the concept of due diligence. Supervisors are provided with the knowledge and tools they need to be proactive in protecting worker health and safety and taking the necessary steps to demonstrate due diligence.
MEET THE PRESENTER
Sandy Mayers Ibbitson, Health & Safety Consultant, CSM North East
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Sandy Mayers Ibbitson has over 25 years of Health and Safety Training experience, and brings with her a warm and humorous, presentation style. Sandy has taught numerous health and safety courses over her career; too many to mention in a short introduction. She has received a 5-star safety award, two years running. Her ability to explain material in an interesting and clear manner makes her a great choice for this session.
Topics Covered:
Module 1: The Foundation of Health and Safety in Ontario
Covers legal duties & responsibilities of supervisors and other workplace parties under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act).
Module 2: An Internal Approach to Due Diligence
Discusses strategies for supervisors to demonstrate due diligence and avoid costly fines and penalties.
Module 3: Case Studies in Due Diligence
Examines actual Ministry of Labour case studies in which supervisors were unable to demonstrate due diligence and looks at what those supervisors should have done differently.
- Recall key components of the OH&S Act applicable to exercising due diligence
- Summarize the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor under the OH&S Act and how to implement in the workplace
- Give examples of how supervisors can exercise due diligence
- Create an action plan of steps to demonstrate due diligence in your own workplace
- Analyze case studies to determine if due diligence was established
The course is intended for new and experienced supervisors and others who have charge of a workplace or authority over workers including managers, project managers, team leaders and lead hands.
Agenda & Cost:
9:15 am – 12:15 pm EDT (3 hour workshop)
$149 + HST
Volume Discounts apply.