OHS Certificate Program Skills Matrix – Semester OneTask Skill Involved

Hazard Assessment a) Carry out and document hazard identificationb) Carry out and document risk assessmentc) Reference applicable legislationd) Identify control measures

Incident Investigation Stage Mock Incidenta) Assemble props and incident

sceneb) Carry out incident scene surveyc) Apply first aid to victimd) Secure incident scene

Information Gatheringa) Develop interview questionsb) Interview witnesses/othersc) Take scene photos

Incident Recordinga) Complete incident report form

Making Recommendationsa) Examine investigation evidenceb) Examine applicable legislationc) Write recommendationsd) Conduct follow-up

Work Site Inspections Prepare Inspection Plana) Create inspection checklistsb) Identify necessary toolsc) PowerPoint presentation of pland) Create shop inspection schedule

Information Gatheringa) Examine trades’ task inventoryb) Review previous inspection

reportsc) Follow inspection checklistd) Take photos of workshop

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e) Obtain floor plansf) Observation of student tasks g) Question students, instructors

Information Analysisa) Consult NS OHS legislationb) Determine risk level c) Carry out hazard ID/assessmentd) Develop recommendations for

hazard controlse) Combine findings with other

teamsPresent Findings/Recommendations

a) Formal presentation for managerb) Follow up on recommendations

Researching Legislation Reference Applicable OHS Legislationa) NS OHS Actb) Canada Labour Code, Pt. IIc) Occ. Safety General Regulationsd) NSCC Safety Policy (5S+S)e) CSA Standardsf) First Aid Regulationsg) WHMIS Regulationsh) Violence in the Workplacei) WCB websitej) CCOHS website

Introduction to Writing Safety Programs

Write company safety policyWrite company PPE program

a) Footwearb) Eyewear

Write employee performance standardsCommunications Prepare resume/cover letter

Participate in mock job interviewsPrepare presentations

a) Demonstrate PowerPoint skillsb) Prepare toolbox talksc) Demonstrate PPE in tool box talk

Demonstrate E-mail etiquette

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a) Practice professional writing b) Practice e-mail formattingc) Letter writing

Participate in conflict resolutionFormat documents in APA stylePerform peer evaluationsCreate LinkedIn account

a) Maintain profileb) Networking fundamentals

Maintain electronic work record bookWork in project teamsAttend College JOSH meetingsDemonstrate professional conduct Create personal learning portfolio including:

Resume Cover letter Personal goals Chronological life history Work samples Certificates/diplomas Work pictures Course outlines Volunteer work Sample of safe work procedure

Computer Fundamentals Microsoft Excela) Format worksheetsb) Perform data entry/editingc) Create formulasd) Change cell formatse) Create charts

Microsoft Worda) Create tables, chartsb) Edit and format text

Microsoft PowerPointa) Format slide designb) Use animations/transitions

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Safety Training Milestones First Aid – Level C, CPR/AEDWHMIS on-lineOHS on-lineRespiratory Fit TestingHazard identification

OHS Program Skills Matrix – Semester TwoTask Skill Involved

Safety Program Development and Delivery

Create a complete safety program binder for a company, including:

a) Create company safety policyb) Write responsibilities (workers,

supervisors, managers, safety personnel, contractors)

c) Create JOSHC document and terms of reference

d) Create and write company rulese) Develop hazard analysis procedure

from critical task inventory f) Develop safe work procedures for

three of the critical tasksg) Create training/orientation program h) Create company inspection program

including forms for regular inspections and annual hazard ID

i) Create company incident reporting and investigation program with applicable forms

j) Create records and stats program with applicable forms

k) Create return to work program with applicable forms

l) Compare company program to CSA

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Z-1000 standard (for management of safety systems)

m) Create safety training budget for presentation

n) Present key points of program to class

o) Consider and create optional topics for programs:

i. Health and safety promotionii. Ergonomics program

iii. Violence in workplaceiv. Health and wellness programv. Emergency response plan

vi. Fire control and response planvii. Medical/first aid program

viii. Environmental policyErgonomics Ergonomic hazard assessment and

workstation designIndustrial Hygiene Identify hazards regarding routes of entry,

exposure limits and methods of measurement and control

Fire Safety Develop and communicate fire safety and emergency preparedness plan

Environmental Management Systems

Identify and evaluate environmental health and safety risks associated with chemical, physical and biological agents

Train-the Trainer a) Create complete lesson plan for safety course delivery

b) Plan a practical component for safety course delivery

c) Create and implement full presentation, including quizzes and tests

d) Maintain training recordsCommunications Maintain electronic work record book

Team building and working in project teamsCreate instructional handout

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Create personal and corporate budgets, including pie chartsCreate job process re-designConsider ethical decisionsResolve social issues in the workplaceDemonstrate understanding of company WCB ratesInterpret OHS survey resultsComplete audit exercise

Safety Training Milestones Respiratory Fit Testing PracticeFall ProtectionLock-Out/Tag-OutConfined Space HazardsTrenching/ExcavationWHMIS Train-the-Trainer

Work Term Experience Complete five-week work term with industry partner:

Comply with code of professional and ethical conduct required by industry partner

Apply theory learned in the classroom Participate in industry partner project

work Submit learning reflection journal Obtain performance evaluation from

industry employer

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