NSNY's NEWEST ONLINE TRAINING:
Step one: Click on one of the courses below to register and pay for the course.
Step two: You will receive a receipt for your payment followed by an "invitation email" with a link for the course.
Step three: Click on the link provided in the email and follow the instructions to log in. Start the course!
Step four: The course(s) can be completed all at once, or you can start and stop according to your schedule, finishing later at a time convenient for you.
Step five: Click PSHSA COURSES to sign in again and resume an unfinished course, or to access and print your Certificate of Completion--found in Achievements.
1. Online Return to Work for Large Business & the Basics of Workers' Compensation
2. Online Return to Work for Small Business & the Basics of Workers' Compensation
3. Online WHMIS Train the Trainer
All three of the above courses are a requirement of COR.
COMING SOON: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND HARRASSMENT PREVENTION COURSE
The Government of Yukon has approved a new OHS workplace violence and harassment prevention regulation. Here is their news release https://yukon.ca/en/news/support-positive-culture-yukon-workplaces
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Certificate of Recognition (COR™)
COR™ is an occupational health and safety certification program.
- COR™ Certification is a tender/contract requirement on the Government of Yukon projects involving construction activities. Please click here to connect with the YG website and further details.
- COR™ Certification is a requirement for other companies such as Yukon Energy. Please click here to connect with Yukon Energy’s website and further details.
- The City of Whitehorse Indemnified Contractors List: The City of Whitehorse has an opportunity for COR/SECOR companies to apply to be on the City of Whitehorse Indemnified contractors list for the next two years. If you have any questions about registration please contact Lynda Harlow at 867-668-8641 or at procurement@whitehorse.ca.
If a contract is subject to this requirement, it will be noted on the tender documents and must be maintained throughout the life of the contract.
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Free Resources
NSNY offers a variety of FREE safety resources.
- Sample template safety forms and policies to help build your safety manual
- Health and safety consultation and site visits (this service is limited and dependent on availability)
- Review of your Safety manual, feedback, and assistance provided
- Internal Auditor/Safety Representative Workshops
- The templates, forms, documents, and downloadable audit documents are available to the public. (It is not necessary to be COR™/SECOR™ or Owner/Operator Certified (OCOP).
The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA)
- Working together for health & safety across Canadian construction job sites -- The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) works as an umbrella organization for member provincial and territorial construction safety associations. https://cfcsa.ca/
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YWCHSB
NOTIFICATION: September 4, 2020, The Government of Yukon has approved a new OHS workplace violence and harassment prevention regulation. Here is their news release https://yukon.ca/en/news/support-positive-culture-yukon-workplaces
The new regulation will come into force on September 4, 2021. http://www.gov.yk.ca/legislation/regs/oic2020_121.pdf
More information is available on the YWCHSB website: https://www.wcb.yk.ca/wvhp/Q0311.aspx.
Download a Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Guide here
The CHOICES Program
Choices is a rebate program through YWCHSB that rewards companies for training employees. Rebates range from 4% to 10% of your WCB assessment, up to $25,000.00 per year. COR and SECOR, and OCOP businesses automatically qualify for a 10% rebate. For more information about CHOICES please CLICK CHOICES
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New Courses
Fall Protection - End User
This one day program has been developed in accordance with the requirements acceptable to CSA and Yukon Occupat...
Date: Friday January 22, 2021
Cost: $195
Internal Auditor Training
This three-day course is designed for those who will be evaluating the effectiveness of their company health and safety program. Program audits ...
Date: Monday March 1, 2021
Cost: $259