English as an Additional Language Part 1 Courses
~~ Fall Session ~~
Online (Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm) Starting October 14, 2023
(course description below)
REGISTER - PART 1 - ONLINE
English as an Additional Language Part 1
The goal of this program is to educate participants about workplace health and safety using an EAL/ESL curriculum model.
Participants will have an opportunity to improve their language skills while learning about workers' rights in health and safety topics such as workplace violence, preventing back injuries, workplace chemicals (WHMIS) and identification of hazards.
Participants in these sessions will be able to use this knowledge and information to increase their awareness of health and safety and to become involved in OH&S Committees at their workplaces.
Part 1 Course Outline:
- Orientation Class
- Introduction to OH&S Rights & Responsibilities
- Hazards in the Workplace
- How to Refuse Unsafe Work
- Health & Safety Committees
- Personal Protective Equipment
- WHMIS
- Ergonomics
- Bullying & Harassment
- Prevention of Violence at Work
- Investigation and Reporting Injury
- Workplace First Aid
This EAL/ESL course is free and the course format is Virtual Only and is available on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Check back here for start dates, or contact the Centre for more information.
Private requests for organizations are possible.
