COURSE OVERVIEW – The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of work site safety.
COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE
Workplace Law
- Health and safety legislation
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of workers and employers
- Incident reporting
- Tool box talks
Workplace Hazards
- Hazard recognition
- Common construction hazards
- Hazard assessment
- Hazard control methods
Managing Worksite Conditions and Equipment
- Housekeeping
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Material hazards
- General tool safety guidelines
Personal Physical Care and Conduct
- Injury prevention
- The impact of drugs and alcohol
- Professional behaviour and conduct
WHMIS
- The purpose of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Responsibilities of workers, suppliers and employers
- WHMIS labelling
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Powered Mobile Equipment
- Types of powered mobile equipment
- Saskatchewan-specific PME operator training requirements
- Walk around inspections
Ladder and Scaffold Safety
- Types of ladders and scaffolds
- Correct setup, usage, and contraction
- Scaffold tags
Fall Protection
- Fall protection equipment
- Worker and employer responsibilities for working at heights
- Inspections
Environmental Safety
- Types of pollutants found in the construction industry
- Accidental release
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements
Excavating and Trenching
- Digging hazards
- Soil types and their properties
- Safety precautions
Defensive Driving
- Saskatchewan-specific driving legislation
- Defensive driving techniques
- Typical causes of motor vehicle accidents
Personal Protective Equipment
- Basic PPE
- When specialized PPE is required
Emergency Response
- Emergency response plans
- First aid on the work site
- Basic fire-fighting techniques
COURSE DURATION – Approximately 3–5 hours
ONLINE ASSESSMENT – Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 100% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course an unlimited number of times if the pass mark is not achieved.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION – A certificate of completion will be available for download and printing upon successful completion of this online course. The certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of completion, at which point this courses must be completed again for re-certification.
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