BURNABY COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION

This 1.5 hour independent e-learning course is for candidates who work in buildings where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present. Candidates will be made aware of the properties of asbestos, where it has been used in buildings, and when it may present a risk to you.

This two-hour e-learning course explores the risk factors associated with ergonomics awareness and builds understanding on how to control these risks, specifically pertaining to musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). This course will provide awareness on proper ergonomics for lifting and stationary work habits, alongside providing resources for determining the risk of injury. A certification of completion is issued upon completion.

This course is intended to teach individuals about the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities. This e-learning course introduces you to the proper phases of safe digging and some of the key legislation and steps necessary to safely perform a ground disturbance (also known as an excavation).All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry will benefit from this e-learning Digging Awareness training course.

This self-paced course provides an introduction to noise in the workplace and explains some of the technical basics of noise. The main focus of the course is hearing loss prevention and the ways to eliminate or reduce noise exposure. This introductory course on its own may not meet noise training requirements in all jurisdictions. It should be supplemented by further instruction and training that is specific to the jurisdiction, job, worksite, and equipment. Please check your local jurisdiction for exact requirements.Online: 1 hour of training once registered into Canvas

WHMIS 2015 is a safety education course designed for employees who work with or around hazardous materials. This certification online WHMIS course takes approximately 1 hour to complete. In this course, participants will learn about WHMIS 2015 alignment with GHS, workplace responsibilities, labels and pictograms used to identify hazardous products, Safety Data Sheets and more. A certificate valid for three-years will be issued upon completion.

This course explores the rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors, employers, suppliers, and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Both the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations contain legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces. These requirements protect the health, safety, and well-being of workers and others at worksites. This course will cover how to apply the Workers Compensation Act and OHS Regulations in the workplace, with an emphasis on the jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC. A certificate will be issued upon completion.