This small business eLearning training program provides information on the powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative.
A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is required in most Ontario workplaces employing 6-19 workers. The role of the HSR is to support health and safety in the workplace.
Effective July 15, 2021, the Ontario government, through the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program, will reimburse small businesses in Ontario for the $25 course registration fee for an appointed health and safety representative and $150 towards the representative's training time for training completed between July 15, 2021 to March 31, 2024.
To qualify for the reimbursement, a business must:
Businesses can apply up to two times, with a second allowance permitted for staff turnover. Franchises of the same corporation with unique business numbers are also eligible for funding.
Please obtain a certificate of completion from the Health and Safety Representative upon completion of the course. Employers will need the certificate to claim reimbursements.
For more information about Health and Safety Representatives and the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program, please click here.
To apply for reimbursement, the employer must fill out and submit the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program form. To access the form, click here.
For further information, please click here to visit the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) site.
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The topics covered in this course include:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
Course Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Course Material: Ontario Specific
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing
Voiceover: Yes
Sku: E-HSR-E
$25.00