Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)
This two-level program consists of a two-day course (Certificate of Completion)
and documentation submission (Certificate of Proficiency). It is designed
for management and supervisory positions. This program will enable supervisors
to build health and safety into their every-day planning, create and promote
a safe work environment where people can work safely, and help make a
lasting contribution to the reduction of incidents in the industry.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: First level of the Program
Course Objectives:
- To define the supervisor’s role
- Ensure supervisors are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities
for safety in the workplace.
Pre-requisites: None, but recommend completion of the Principles of Health
& Safety Management (PHSM) course
Course content: The course is divided into four modules
dealing with the following:
1. Supervisor’s Role
Promoting and enforcing safety standards in the workplace
Elements of a health and safety program
Manager, supervisor, and worker responsibilities
Regulatory requirements
Corporate culture issues
2. Inspections
Definition
Purpose and types of inspections
Conducting inspections
Prioritizing deficiencies (concerns)
Reporting and follow-up
Selling recommendations to management and workers
3. Investigations
Reasons for investigations
When to investigate
Preparing for an investigation
Legislation obligations
Conducting a successful investigation
Reporting and follow-up
Selling recommendations to management and workers
4. Training
Reasons for training
Definition
Orientations (three types)
On-the-job training (OJT)
Getting the most out of your safety meetings
Planning and conducting a training session
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY: Second level of the Program
In order to receive the Certificate of Proficiency and successfully complete
the Leadership for Safety Excellence program, send a copy of the following
items to the Northern Safety Network Yukon:
- Proof of involvement in a hazard assessment and corrective action
report, toolbox meeting, site inspection, and site investigation (incident,
accident, or near miss)
- Documentation must be submitted prior to registering in the Construction
Safety Administration Course
Note: Certificate of Proficiency is a requirement of
the national standard Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Program.
This two-day course is one of the four core courses required for the
Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.