COURSES

Please see the information below for course descriptions or click on the following link to download the conference registration brochure

CSAM - THE Safety Conference Brochure

REGISTER ONLINE AND SAVE!! CSAM - THE Safety Conference is once again offering you the option of online registration at a deep discount:

ONE Day Online Registration - $110 plus GST (Regular price $160 plus GST)

TWO Day Online Registration - $195 plus GST (Regular price $265 plus GST)

ONLINE REGISTRATION begins OCTOBER 19th

Also, be sure to check out the Leadership Luncheon and NEW Safety Professional Development Day added on Monday February, 6th, 2012.

Certificate of Training

All participants will receive either a CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE or the highly coveted CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING for each course attended at The Safety Conference. CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING will ONLY be provided to individuals who attend the training workshop AND successfully complete the competency evaluation for that course - i.e.: a written and/or performance test.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Aerial Lifts

Half Day

Aerial lift platforms are vital pieces of equipment used at various worksites.  Their proper use is critical to the safety of both the operator and his or her coworkers.  Topics covered in this workshop will include:  types and components of platforms, preoperational (safety) requirements, safe operation techniques and fall protection.

Building Supervisors for Tomorrow

BST has been designed to prepare first time supervisors for their journey into management.  The measure of success in any training and education initiative can be seen in the application of newly gained knowledge and confidence. It is in the application of these skills that the learner will experience the reward and the employer will feel the benefit.

WCA is pleased to offer the following BST Courses:

  • Planning Work for Construction – will ensure the crew is productive and will assist supervisors in their planning of activities, assigning of tasks and assessing the work.  (half day)
  • Communication in Construction – will build communication skills for new construction supervisors.
  • Managing Conflict Constructively – supervisors have the tools to resolve conflicts in a prompt and proper manner and recognize matters that are beyond their capabilities.
  • Effective Meetings & Delegation in Construction – Effective Meetings will prepare supervisors for meetings and provide productive input to achieve specific meeting outcomes. Effective Delegation will teach supervisors how to delegate appropriate work to team members and ensure work is completed to expectations.

Environmental Building Hazards   

Half Day

Concerns and problems posed by the presence of asbestos materials, mould and radon in buildings will be the focus of this worskhop. Friable asbestos materials (which can readily release asbestos upon disturbance during maintenance, renovation or demolition) can have a serious impact on a building's value, planned renovations or demolition, or even on the ability of an owner to lease space within the building. Mould identification, classification and remediation techniques will also be detailed.

Claims Management & Return to Work        

Full Day
This session will provide an overview of the basic components and best practices to develop or enhance your workplace return to work and claims management programs.  Expanding upon the basics of claims management, and providing information respecting the development of a RTW program will assist employers in transitioning injured workers safely back to work; improve recovery time and will help control WCB rates. The session will touch on re-employment obligations, WCB rate setting, confirming worker functional capabilities and identifying modified work.

Communication Skills         

Half Day

Communicating key safety information is an essential component of a safety management system.  This workshop is geared toward supervisors and safety representatives and anyone tasked with the responsibility of ensuring worker safety.  Due diligence, documentation and reasonable and practical techniques for communicating essential safety information will be highlighted.

Confined Space Entry/Rescue                                

Two Day

Confined spaces present life threatening hazards in construction.  This workshop is for supervisors, safety coordinators and anyone who is responsible for coordinating or supervising work in confined spaces as well as those workers required to enter confined spaces.  Course elements will include all elements in the one day Confined Space Awareness course and also detail entry and rescue procedures.  This workshop includes an interactive practical demonstration of proper work procedures utilizing required breathing apparatus and rescue equipment.

Developing Safe Work Procedures  

Half Day

This course provides an overview of hazard assessment, risk assessment and controls. The main emphasis of the course is job hazard analysis and how that translates into a SAFE work procedure that can be used on the job.  Legislation requires all employers to “develop safe work procedures for work that is done at the workplace, train their workers in the safe procedures and ensure worker compliance.”  This session will assist all levels of an organization’s employees to:  recognize when a written procedure is required, conduct an analysis on a particular work task to identify the steps, hazards and controls and write the final step-by-step procedure.

Ergonomics       

Half Day

(MSI Assessment–Industrial/Field)                                                              

This course explains how musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) can develop in the industrial / field environment and what can be done to prevent them. The course will cover MSI hazards, assessing the risks and developing controls, MSI legislation, and how to effectively engage the safety and health committee/representative in MSI prevention. This course is also relevant for supervisors.    

         

Excavation & Trenching Half Day   

Half Day

Construction work conducted in trenches and excavations is some of the most hazardous in the industry. This course will discuss excavation and trenching hazards, including electrical hazards, with emphasis on safe work practices, procedures, and current technology.  The WSH Regulation, as it pertains to excavation and trenching, will be detailed along with provincial guidelines and codes of practice.

Fall Protection Systems     

Half Day

Zero Tolerance for lack of fall protection!  Are you at risk?  This workshop will provide participants with information on new fall protection requirements as well as the opportunity to examine the latest safety equipment.  Fall arrest systems, guardrail alternatives and CSA Standards will be discussed.

Fall Protection Systems and Rescue               

Two Day

In Manitoba, the workplace safety requirements for fall protection are very strict.  Often forgotten is the legal requirement to also ensure an employer includes an Emergency Rescue Plan in the event of a fall.  This workshop will provide participants with information on the Manitoba fall protection requirements and detail the steps to take in the event of a fall.  Participants will also have the opportunity discuss horizontal and vertical fall arrest systems, guardrail alternatives and CSA Standards.

First Aider I/CPR

Full Day

Have you ever been first on the scene?  This nationally recognized workshop will provide attendees with practical assessment techniques and basic life saving skills in: artificial respiration, choking, bleeding, bandaging of wounds, dealing with shock and unconsciousness, identifying heart attack and stroke victims and training in CPR.  An official First Aid/CPR certificate will be issued which is valid for 3 years.

Flagperson Training                                                                    

Half Day

This half day workshop is designed to meet the requirements of WSH Legislation and is intended for workers with limited or no previous experience as flag persons.  The course will provide information on employer and worker responsibilities while equipping trainees with practical procedures to control traffic; safe flagging, positioning and tools to communicate effectively with workers and the general public on Manitoba roadways.

H2S Alive      

Full Day

This course informs workers on the hazards they might encounter while working in an area that has hydrogen sulfide.  Hydrogen Sulfide is a colorless gas that occurs naturally from the earth’s environment or can be produced by human activities.  It takes very little exposure of this hazardous substance to cause serious illnesses and even death. This course covers: What is Hydrogen Sulfide?, where can Hydrogen Sulfide be found, testing & Exposable limits, first aid and treatment to H2S exposure.

Hazard Assessment, Analysis & Control          

Half Day
This workshop will provide workers, supervisors, safety representatives, and committee members with a process and information to assist with the identification of existing and potential worksite hazards with emphasis placed on “pre-job” and “on-going” hazard assessments.  In addition to guided instruction, attendees will also be given the opportunity to practice and apply the new skills they’ve learned through the completion of course case studies.

Incident Investigation         

Half Day
When there’s an incident on your site, it’s key to determine what caused the event and how to prevent a reoccurrence. This workshop will provide Management, Supervisors and Safety Committee Members and Representatives with the information they require to develop an effective investigation policy and procedures.  A practical investigation element outlining legal obligations will be included with the focus on developing effective recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence.

Inspections                                              

Half Day

The identification of hazards is a vital component of an organization’s overall safety & loss prevention system and a legal requirement under the WSH Act & Regulation.  This workshop will provide Supervisors and Safety Representatives with information on various types of inspections, required documentation, and communication and control techniques.

Prime Contractor & Project Safety Plans                            

Half Day

Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Legislation requires a Prime Contractor to be designated on all construction projects where more than one employer or self-employed person(s) are involved in work on site at the same time. The Prime Contractor is granted overall responsibility to ensure compliance with WSH regulations at the worksite. Worksite activities need to be coordinated so that the work of one employer does not create unsafe conditions for the workers of another employer on the site. Since construction projects vary in size, hazard exposure, and working conditions, a written site-specific plan has become customary for all construction projects regardless of size and duration. CSAM's The Safety Conference Prime Contractor & Project Safety Plans course will focus on providing companies with effective guidelines to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities, giving instruction on how to create a project safety plans and help with developing practical methods to meet these requirements.

Residential Site Safety For Supervisors- Sub Management        

Half Day

Do you subcontract your work?  Are you an owner of land or buildings where other persons will be hired to conduct their work?  Has your company been designated as the Prime Contractor at a worksite?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, are need to be aware of your legal obligations.  This workshop will provide practical solutions to assist in the development of an effective subcontractor management  system to help ensure that all work is being done in a safe manner, in accordance with applicable Workplace Safety Regulations and allows you to show due diligence.

Rigging, Inspection and Hoisting      

Half Day
The safe movement of heavy loads is critical to construction site safety and operations.  Rigging fundamentals, slinging, fibre & rope knots, wire rope & chain, the operation of cranes & hoists, signals and safety fundamentals are discussed in this workshop.  This program will give you a general awareness of safe procedures and correct hardware required at your construction site.

Safety Representative & Committees     

Half Day

Legally, every employer on every jobsite must have at minimum a designated safety representative and/or a safety committee familiar with their legal duties and responsibilities.  What’s happening on your work sites? What should you be doing? This workshop is specifically tailored to the roles of the site worker safety representatives and committee members.  Learn the guidelines and practical solutions to dealing with your legislated responsibilities for safety and health concerns on the jobsite and within your company.

Safety Skills For Supervisors                                                  

Full Day

Do yourself a favour…be informed!  As a Worksite Supervisor or member of a Management Team, you have a great deal of responsibility and accountability for those under your direct supervision.  Attend this workshop and receive the “tools” and information you need to demonstrate “Due Diligence.”  Relevant Workplace Safety Legislation will be provided and reviewed.

Scaffolding Safety

Half Day

Fatal or disabling injuries continue to result from workers falling from scaffolding that has been misused or poorly constructed. This workshop identifies the hazards inherent with different types of portable equipment and discusses safe work procedures required to use the equipment without risk to workers.

Skid Steer Safety                                                                     

Half Day   

Does your company own or regularly rent a skid steer? If so then this course is tailored for you. Skid Steer Safety will provide participants with a general understanding of the safe and efficient operation of a Skid Steer. Participants will be able to identify specific safety hazards associated with operating a Skid Steer and how to write a proper safe work procedure to deal with the day to day use.

Traffic Control Coordinator                                     

Two Day

Designed to help employers and individuals meet the requirements of Part 20 of the Manitoba Regulation 217/2006 – “Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic”, course participants will receive information pertaining to relevant regulations and standards regarding traffic control as set out by The Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation, Ministry of Transportation as well as the Motor Vehicle Act; providing for a full understanding of the requirements involved in setting up and co-coordinating traffic control measures.   

 

Understanding Workplace Safety and Health Enforcement   

Half Day

Confusion and sometimes fear or negativity often accompany a visit from a government Workplace Safety and Health Officer on a jobsite.  This presentation facilitated by WSH Officers will help participants understand why officers visit worksites, what your responsibilities are once an officer comes on site, what is involved in WSH inspections and investigations, and what exactly an improvement order or stop work order is as well as how to satisfy the order.

 

 

 



Construction Safety Association
of Manitoba


Sean Scott
Conference Chair

Derek Pott
Conference Coordinator

Tara Zukewich
Conference Coordinator

Marla Fillion
Registrations

Aleesha Day
Registrations

Ron Mark
Trade Show and Exhibitors

Kim Mozil
Accounting

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