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Ergonomics |
Ergonomic Awareness for the Computer Worker
-2 Hour Session
Designed to assist participants in recognizing and controlling the risks associated with the extended use of computers. The course will include the use of videos, exercises and activities to assist the participants with learning. By the end of the program participants will have the knowledge to implement a successful ergonomics program in their organization. |
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Infection Control |
Be Pandemic Prepared:
Protecting Our Community and
Health Care Staff
After
SARS and 9/11, health care
organizations face greater
challenges to prepare for
emergencies. An emergency
management plan considers
many aspects of an
organization’s day-to-day
operation. If similar to the
Spanish flu of 1918-19, the
next pandemic targets those
between the ages of 20 to 40
years of age, employers
could see an absentee rate
of 35 percent or higher.
Staff may be ill themselves
or be absent caring or
grieving for loved ones.
Based on OSACH Health and
Safety in Emergency
Management: A Guide for the
Protection of Community and
Health Care Staff this
education session will
explore those elements that
employers should consider in
pandemic planning for the
protection of your most
valuable resource - your
staff. |
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Infection Control for Caregivers
Designed to provide participants with basic information about infection control. The course will include the use of videos, exercises and activities to assist the participants with learning. By the end of the day participants will have the knowledge of infection control standards and program needs. |
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Violence Prevention |
Developing a Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Book 1 in the series will guide an organization's workplace violence program leader, and multidisciplinary committe, in the development of a prevention program that addresses all
forms of workplace violence with exception of client aggression. It suggests that, to ensure success, the committee should include representation from senior management, human resources, educators, and all staff levels, plus the JHSC and any unions.
Developing Crisis Prevention and Communication Strategies
Designed to provide the skills necessary to recognize and respond to the various stages of violence, Book 2 would be of most benefit to front-line staff and management. This session focuses on effective communication strategies and addresses issues such as how to support staff following violent incidents.
Developing Human Resource Strategies for Managing Workplace Violence
The title of Book 3 defines its target audience-human resource professionals. Senior management may also benefit from important topics such as the prevention of violence among employees, strategies for dealing with all forms of harassment, domestic violence, threats and weapons in the workplace. Book 3 also outlines hiring and termination best practices.
Preventing Client Aggression through Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)©
Created by the Continuing Gerontological Education Cooperative, the Gentle Persuasive Approach is grounded in the principal of person-centred care for dementia patients. OSACH developed Book 4 as the program infrastructure to support the GPA curriculum. This program was designed to complement existing resident care strategies and systems. It integrates the MoHLTC Resident Care Standards, the College of Nurses of Ontarion standards and practice guidelines, and Ontario health and safet legislation. This program has been developed for the program lead and the multidisciplinary committee responsible for preventing client aggression. Staff who have received P.I.E.C.E.S and U-First! training may also benefit from this program.
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WHMIS |
Implementing a WHMIS Program
Designed to assist employers, managers and staff to develop safer working environment by enhancing their understanding of their individual roles and responsibilities and the practices and procedures needed to implement the Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS) regulation. The course will include the use of videos, exercises and activities to assist the participants with learning. By the end of the day participants will have the knowledge to implement a successful WHMIS program in their organization. |
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Slips & Falls |
Implementing a Slips and Falls Prevention Program
Participants will
learn about the prevalence
of slips and falls and
become familiar with the
relevant legislative
requirements. They will
learn how to conduct a slips
and falls risk assessment
and how to develop a
prevention program. They
will learn a number of
control strategies. |
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Safe Driving |
Drive Alive: Building a Safe Driving Program - half day
If employees are driving for work purposes, then a Safe Driving Program is needed. This training program will take you through the steps to develop that program including: establishing senior leadership commitment, reviewing legislative requirements and assessing the five main areas of risk, those being the driver, vehicle, environment, work practices, and materials/people being transported, developing controls, including a Safe Driving Policy, necessary procedures, reporting, inspection and investigation tools, etc., implementing the program, including the preparation of a marketing/communication strategy as well as a training and education component, and selecting indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. |
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Respiratory |
QLFT:
Train the Fit Tester - Respiratory Protection Programs and Qualitative
Train the Fit Tester (half day)
This half day in-service
training session (approximately 4 hours) will train participants on the requirements within a respiratory protection program, including the education, knowledge, and skills required to conduct their own qualitative fit testing (QLFT)
as outlined in the CSA
Standard Z94.4-02. The
maximum number of
participants per session is
12. NOTE: Client must
supply respirators. |
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QLFT:
Qualitative Fit Testing and Education
(full day or half day)
This service consists
of two important components,
the first - respirator use
and care education for
staff, and the second
- qualitative fit testing
Education can be conducted
either at the beginning of
the fit testing session, to
the entire group of
participants, or prior to
each fit test. If the former
is chosen, approximately
18-20 QLFTs can be performed in a half day session (3-4 hours) or about
35-38 QLFTs
in a full day session (7-8
hours). This is based on a
constant flow of staff, 2
at-a-time every 30 minutes.
NOTE: Client must supply
respirators. |
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QLFT:
Qualitative Fit Testing (without educational component)
(full day or half day)
OSACH will perform qualitative fit testing without an educational program if an organization has, or is in the process of developing, a respiratory protection program. This program must include education for staff on respirator use and care. OSACH
can perform approximately
20-24 QLFTs in a half day
session (3.5 hours) or approximately
40-45 QLFTs in a full day session (7 hours). This is based on a constant flow of staff, 2 at-a-time every 15 minutes.
NOTE: Client must supply
respirators. |
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QNFT:
Quantitative Fit Testing and Education
(full day or half day)
This service consists of two
important components: education in respirator
use and care for staff, and quantitative fit
testing. The education component is provided
to the entire group of individuals being fit
tested, prior to the commencement of the fit
testing service. Approximately 9-10 QNFTs can
be conducted in a half-day
session (3.5 hours) and
approximately 18-20 over a
full day (7 hours). After
the 30-minute educational
session, one fit test will
be performed approximately
every 20 minutes. NOTE:
Client must supply
respirators. |
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QNFT:
Quantitative Fit Testing (without educational component)
(full day or half day)
OSACH will perform quantitative fit
testing without an educational program if an
organization has, or is in the process of
developing, a respiratory protection program.
This program must include education for
employees in the use and care of respirators.
Approximately 10 QNFTs can be completed in a
half-day session (3.5 hours) and approximately
20 over a full day (7 hours). One fit test
will be performed approximately every 20
minutes. NOTE: Client must supply
respirators. |
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Client Handling |
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$900.00 |
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$1200.00 |
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Option A - Lift Program Development and Implementation Training
Fee is per
organization and is subject
to 13% HST.
Consultant travel
expenses, as required, are
extra.
Who should
attend:
The Steering
Committee overseeing the
development and
implementation of a minimal
lift program and a
comprehensive lift/transfer
education program.
Training
Objectives:
To learn
the six steps in planning a
client-handling program
How to conduct a program
needs assessment
How to develop a
minimal/safe lifting policy
How to develop
comprehensive procedures to
support the
implementation of a
client handling program
How to implement a
comprehensive lift/transfer
education
program.
This program
can accommodate up to 30
participants and will be
offered regionally with
multiple organizations
attending (open) or
organizations can arrange
for their own training
session (closed).
Training
Materials
1. OSACH - A
Planning Guide for the
Development and
Implementation of Client
Mechanical Liftsฎ
2. OSACH
Handle with Care document
Delivered by:
OSACH. Contact your regional
OSACH representative.
Registration:
Contact your regional OSACH
representative, or Corporate
Office at 1-877-250-7444,
for program details and to
learn about upcoming
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Option B -
Train the Trainer: Client
Assessment and Handling
Techniques
$1000.00
Fee is per
site and is subject to 13% HST.
Required travel expenses
(i.e. mileage, airfare,
hotel, meals)
are extra.
Who should
attend:
The core
group of staff
(managers/supervisors and
front line staff) who will
be able to provide ongoing,
continuity of training
within their own
organization. This training
will complement the vendor's
equipment-specific training
that needs to be arranged by
the organization.
One-Day
Training Objectives:
Assess
clients for their mobility
status to determine the most
appropriate
client-handling technique
Perform and demonstrate a
variety of transfer
techniques
Perform and demonstrate
the use of various
mechanical lifts
Perform and demonstrate
repositioning techniques
These
sessions can accommodate 20
participants and are
organization-specific
(closed), taking into
consideration the
environment, clients and
equipment. The sessions
should be held with access
to all types of equipment
and actual work
environments. Open sessions
are available, however,
specificity of the equipment
and environment are not
guaranteed.
Delivered by:
CBI Health (an OSACH partner
organization).
Registration:
Contact Mike Affleck at
1-800-463-2225 for program
details and to arrange a
training date. |
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Option C -
Front Line Caregiver Client
Assessment and Handling
Techniques
$500.00
Fee is per
site and is subject to 13% HST.
Required travel expenses
(i.e. mileage, airfare,
hotel, meals)
are extra.
Who should
attend:
all front
line caregivers from an
organization.
Pre-requisite:
Organization
must purchase Option B -
Train the Trainer: Client
Assessment and Handling
Techniques.
This program
can accommodate 20 people
and will be
organization-specific
(closed), taking into
consideration the
environment, clients and
equipment. The sessions
should be held with access
to all types of equipment
and actual work
environments. Each session
will be four hours in
duration. A total of 40 (2
groups of 20) front line
caregivers can be trained
for each consulting day. CBI
will customize the training
based on the organization's
needs.
Delivered by:
CBI Health (an OSACH partner
organization).
Registration:
Contact Mike Affleck at
1-800-463-2225 for program
details and to arrange a
training date. |
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Confined Spaces |
Confined Space – Half Day Education Session
The purpose of this program is to become familiar with the new Confined Space Legislation, understand the definition of a confined space, be able to assess your workplace for confined spaces and become knowledgeable regarding the required components of a confined space program. |
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Beat The Heat |
In a brisk, informative half day session, participants will learn:
• What is heat stress
• Who is at risk
• How to recognize symptoms
• Types of Heat-Related Disorders
• Relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Applicable Legislation
• How components of your Internal Responsibility System apply
• Prevention Measures
• How to understand Weather Warning Systems
• Planning to Protect Clients
• Planning to Protect Staff |
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Effective Leadership |
Effective Leadership in
Organizational Health,
Safety and Wellness
Book 1: Legislation,
Standards and Codes
Half-day program.
Learning objectives:
Understand the OHSA
regulations, applicable
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Effective Leadership in
Organizational Health,
Safety and Wellness
Book 2: The Internal
Responsibility System and
Due Diligence
Half-day program.
Learning objectives:
Define the concept of an
IRS, identify behaviours
that promote
an effective IRS
Understand the roles and
responsibilities of
workplace parties
within an IRS
Define the concept of Due
Diligence, and identify ways
in which
workplace parties
demonstrate Due Diligence. |
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Effective Leadership in
Organizational Health,
Safety and Wellness
Book 3: Hazard Awareness and
Control
Half-day program.
Learning objectives:
Understand the legislative
responsibilities in hazard
identification
Learn to identify
potential hazards in your
organization
Understand your role in
hazard recognition,
assessment,
control, and evaluation
Understand the steps
involved in a hazard
analysis
Understand the legislative
responsibilities in
workplace
inspections
Understand the types of
inspections
Understand the four steps
to conducting a workplace
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Effective Leadership in
Organizational Health,
Safety and Wellness
Book 4: Incident/Event
Causation and Investigation
Half-day program.
Learning objectives:
Understand the legal
requirements for
investigating and
reporting
Understand the various
types of incidents/accidents
Understand the factors
that can contribute to
accidents
Review the steps to follow
in an investigation
Review the steps in
developing an accident
investigation
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Effective Leadership in
Organizational Health,
Safety and Wellness
Book 5: Practical Approaches
to Effective Leadership:
Moving Beyond Compliance
Half-day program.
Learning objectives:
Identify the relationship
between leadership style and
health
and safety outcomes
Understand the importance
of promoting a healthy and
safe
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Effective Leadership for
Executives
Half-day program.
This is a fast-paced
synopsis developed to meet
the time-pressed schedules
of senior management. |
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Developing Occupational
Health and Safety Programs
Designed to assist
representatives of health
care organizations in
developing occupational
health and safety programs
that addresses specific
health and safety issues and
assessing their
effectiveness. The course
will include the use of
videos, exercises and
activities to assist the
participants with learning.
By the end of this training
participants will have the
knowledge to implement a
successful health and safety
program in their
organization. |
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Roles
and responsibilities in
Occupational Health and
Safety
Designed to assist
workplace parties to better
understand their roles and
responsibilities in terms of
occupational health and
safety and promote the
internal responsibility
systems. The course will
include the use of videos,
exercises and activities to
assist the participants with
learning. By the end of the
course participants will
understand the Internal
Responsibility System (IRS),
due diligence, the
legislative rights and
responsibilities of
workplace parties and how to
maintain a safety culture. |
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Effective Joint Health and Safety Committees
Designed to provide
members of the joint health
and safety committee with
the necessary information to
operate effectively and
address workplace health and
safety issues with knowledge
and confidence. The course
will include the use of
videos, exercises and
activities to assist the
participants with learning.
By the end of the day
participants will have the
knowledge of their roles and
responsibilities as
committee members. |
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Return To Work |
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Develop your Return to
Work/Disability Prevention
Program with the help of
OSACH's new educational
offering.
Program
objectives include:
•RTW/disability prevention
program benefuts
•Legislation
•Steps for developing a
comprehensive program
•Practical tools and tips to
manage your program |
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