Winter/Spring 2008 Training Calendar...Due Diligence for Supervisors Train the Trainer June 2-4 All Levels: $1,400 3 Credits Forklift Train the Trainer April 28-30 All Levels: $1,500

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Winter/Spring 2008 Training Calendar

NOVA SCOTIA SAFETY COUNCIL

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UNIT 3F VANTAGE POINT 3

HALIFAX, NS B3S 1A9

PHONE: (902) 454-9621

TOLL FREE: 1-866-511-2211

FAX: (902) 454-6027

WWW.NSSAFETY.NS.CA

OUR VISION:A safe and healthy Nova Scotia

OUR MISSION:Providing world class safety

and health services

OUR VALUES:Safety and Health:

They are our highest priorities and we live them.

Leadership:As champions of safety and health, we are

committed to leading positive change.

Responsiveness:We proactively meet the needs

of our members, clients and thecommunity by providing quality

safety and health services.

Partnerships:We value partnerships and believe that

together we can achieve more.

Our Partnerships include:Global Training Edge

Apple Valley Driving SchoolRed Cross

Safety Services CanadaRyerson University

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The Nova Scotia Safety Council

Guaranteed Training

Dates around the Province

Is your business outside the Metro Halifax area? If so, take note: the Nova ScotiaSafety Council is spending two weeks in your region this Spring. We’re scheduling ourmost requested safety training courses over two 3-5 day periods at a central location inyour region. Register now to ensure that your employees receive the safety trainingthey need.

Call (902) 454-9621 or toll free 1-866-511-2211.

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� Courses are available at your site. We provide on-site training for your employees inall of the courses offered.

� Courses are customized to fit your needs. We can incorporate your workplace policies and procedures into training.

� Consulting is provided in the areas of Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry and Workplace Safety Program and Procedures.

� NSSC is a certified provider of COR Audits through the Workers Compensation Board of the Certificate of Recognition Program (COR).

� NSSC offers innovative ideas, reduced member rates, qualified facilitators, over 40 years experience, and customized safety services.

Call 454-9621 for a quote on Corporate Services tailored for you.

CORPORATE SERVICES

Occupational Health & Safety

Training Calendar

Course Halifax Dates Costs (No Tax)

NO TAX ON ALL PRICING!To register: PHONE (902) 454-9621 � FAX (902) 454-6027 � WWW.NSSAFETY.NS.CA

Outside the Metro Halifax area? Spring training dates are available in your region. Call 1-866-511-2211 to register.Corporate Services customized to fit your health and safety needs are available. Call (902) 454-9621 for a quote.

Due Diligence/Bill C45 January 23 Non-Member: $120February 6 Personal/Basic Company: $95March 26 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $95April 8June 19

Fire Simulator – Extinguisher January 11 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit February 15 Personal/Basic Company: $95

May 8 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $95June 18

Lockout March 26 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit Personal/Basic Company: $95

Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $95

Powerline Safety January 17 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit Personal/Basic Company: $95


Risk Assessment January 22 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit March 26 Personal/Basic Company: $95


Safe Lifting Practices January 16 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit Personal/Basic Company: $95


Safe Winter Driving January 19 All Levels: $401/2 Credit

Warehouse Hazards January 10 Non-Member: $1201/2 Credit March 18 Personal/Basic Company: $95

May 26 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $95

WHMIS January 17 All Levels: $951/2 Credit February 12

March 11April 15May 6June 24

Canada Labour Code: Part II January 16 Non-Member: $1801 Credit Personal: $160

Basic Company: $150Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135

Confined Space Entry – Recertification January 10 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 26 Personal: $160

March 20 Basic Company: $150June 12 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135

Fall Protection January 14 Non-Member: $1801 Credit March 6 Personal: $160

May 22 Basic Company: $150June 10 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135

Fire Warden January 25 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 20 Personal: $160

May 22 Basic Company: $150June 26 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135

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Fleet Safety Training January 24 Non-Member: $1801 Credit Personal: $160


Incident Investigation January 23 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 21 Personal: $160

March 20 Basic Company: $150April 17 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135May 15June 19

Managing Workplace Violence January 9 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 14 Personal: $160

May 9 Basic Company: $150Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $135

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Committee January 21 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 19 Personal: $160


Office Safety June 12 Non-Member: $1801 Credit Personal: $160


Scaffold Basics January 9 All Levels: $2001 Credit

Suspended Access Equipment January 18 All Levels: $2001 Credit

Ten Steps to Safety Excellence for January 15 All Levels: $400Senior Managers1 Credit

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) January 24 Non-Member: $1801 Credit June 25 Personal: $160


Workplace Inspections January 22 Non-Member: $1801 Credit February 20 Personal: $160


Confined Space Entry January 15-16 Non-Member: $4002 Credits February 12-13 Personal: $300

April 24-25 Basic Company: $288June 25-26 Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $256

Due Diligence for Supervisors January 28-29 All Levels: $600Part of the Supervisor Safety Certificate May 12-132 Credits

Forklift Safety January 14-15 All Levels: $5002 Credits March 11-12

Instructional Techniques February 25-26 All Levels: $600Part of the Supervisor Safety Certificate2 Credits

Supervisor Skills January 17-18 All Levels: $600Part of the Supervisor Safety Certificate March 3-42 Credits

Advanced Incident Investigation (SIIP) April 21-22 All Levels: $600Part of the Supervisor Safety Certificate2 Credits

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Due Diligence for Supervisors Train the Trainer June 2-4 All Levels: $1,4003 Credits

Forklift Train the Trainer April 28-30 All Levels: $1,5003 Credits

Advanced Incident Investigation (SIIP) May 26-28 All Levels: $1,400Train the Trainer3 Credits

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Auditing Techniques June 23-27 Non-Member: $1,510(Materials Included) Personal: $1,2445 Credits Basic Company: $1,134

Enhanced Corporate/Partner in Safety: $1,024

Instructor Development Course for DDC/PDIC May 12-16 All Levels: $1,5005 Credits

Ryerson Occupational Health & Safety Systems March/April 2008 All Levels: $1,400

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Emergency First Aid (EFA) March 26 All Levels: $55June 14

Standard First Aid (SFA) February 16-17 All Levels: $80April 12-13

EFA Recertification (9 am - 1 pm) January 26 All Levels: $40

SFA Recertification (9 am - 5 pm) May 24 All Levels: $55

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March 4 & 6April 8 & 10May 13 & 15June 3 & 4

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To register: PHONE (902) 454-9621 � FAX (902) 454-6027 � WWW.NSSAFETY.NS.CA

ALL DAY COURSE TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Outside the Metro Halifax area? Spring training dates are available in your region. Call 1-866-511-2211 to register.Corporate Services customized to fit your health and safety needs are available. Call (902) 454-9621 for a quote.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

LEVEL I CREDITS LEVEL II CREDITS

OHS Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Managing Workplace Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Workplace Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Incident Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Due Diligence/Bill C45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

One NSSC Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TOTAL 3 TOTAL 3

OFFICE SAFETY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM


Office Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Due Diligence for Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Emergency First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OHS Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safe Lifting Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Due Diligence/Bill C45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

TOTAL 3 TOTAL 4

CREDITS

Due Diligence/Bill C45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

OHS Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Workplace Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Fire Simulator – Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

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NEW WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

WAREHOUSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM


Warehouse Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Forklift Train the Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Forklift Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TDG or Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Emergency First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fire Simulator – Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

WHMIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Safe Lifting Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

TOTAL 4 1/2 TOTAL 4 1/2

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CREDITS

Due Diligence/ Bill C45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Three NSSC Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Industrial Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Confined Space Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Practical Loss Control Leadership (PLCL) home study program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Joint OHS Committee Certificate Program Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supervisor Safety Certificate (SSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Auditing Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Practical/Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Final Exam: $250

Registration fee: $250

CREDITS

Due Diligence for Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Advanced Incident Investigation (SIIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Supervisor Skills or Instructional Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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ANNOUNCING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (HSP) DESIGNATION

Students entering the Nova Scotia Safety Council’s Health and Safety Professional Certificate program may now pursue one of two options:

1) A Health and Safety Professional Certificate offered in partnership with Ryerson University; ideal for those who wish to acquire university creditcourses as part of their program of learning

2) A Health and Safety Professional Certificate with a registration and examination process resulting in an official designation: “HSP” (Health and Safety Professional); ideal for those seeking a balanced program of theory and practical education to complement their work experience

For further details on either option, contact (902) 454-9621.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (HSP) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

SUPERVISOR SAFETY CERTIFICATE (SSC) PROGRAM

HALF-DAY COURSES

DUE DILIGENCE/BILL C45Participants gain a comprehensive overview of:

� Due diligence and how it works for you and your organization; � The rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the workplace and what they mean; and,� The Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.

FIRE SIMULATOR – EXTINGUISHERParticipants learn when and how to use a fire extinguisher. Each participant will successfully extinguish a simulated fire using theproper technique within the designated time.

LOCKOUTIn this course, you will learn how to develop a lockout system for your company that complies with the Occupational SafetyGeneral Regulations.

POWERLINE SAFETYThis course provides critical information about the hazards of working near overhead power lines and explains the relevant sectionsof the current Occupational Safety Regulations in Nova Scotia.

RISK ASSESSMENTParticipants learn how to identify various hazards and are introduced to tools to assess risk.

SAFE LIFTING PRACTICESThis course covers the basics of safe lifting:

� Injury statistics;� Keys to good posture;� Proper body mechanics; and,� The “do’s” and “don’ts” of lifting.

SAFE WINTER DRIVINGEnhance your driving skills in winter conditions to manage the hazards of icy roads and poor weather conditions. In-classinstruction focuses on the environment, vehicle and driver in winter conditions.

WAREHOUSE HAZARDSLearn to prevent incidents and injuries by recognizing workplace hazards. This course covers the following topics:

� Safe work practices; � Selecting and using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); � Understanding your duties and rights as given in the Occupational Health and Safety legislation; and, � Contacting government departments to find health and safety related information.

WHMISThis course is designed for workers, supervisors and managers. Participants learn the major elements of a WHMIS program and howto implement a WHMIS Program in compliance with existing legislation.

ONE-DAY COURSES

AERIAL PLATFORM/ZOOM BOOMParticipants learn about the hazards of working on an aerial platform, the importance of preplanning and inspecting the equipment,and safe work procedures to ensure a safer working environment.

BASIC RIGGINGThis course introduces participants to the principles and regulations pertaining to rigging. Participants require hard hats, CSAapproved footwear, safety glasses, gloves and a harness.

9COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUCKET TRUCK EVACUATIONThis course combines a half-day of classroom learning and a half-day of practical application. In-class instruction includes storage,maintenance and inspection of equipment and a review of the principles of fall protection. Hands-on training includes inspection ofequipment and seven controlled descents from heights of 3.5 to 7 metres.

CANADA LABOUR CODE: PART IIParticipants gain a comprehensive understanding of all sections of the Canada Labour Code: Part II, as well as all sections of theCanada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY – RECERTIFICATIONParticipants learn about the hazards of working in confined spaces and protective measures and equipment to ensure a safer workingenvironment. Prerequisite – 2 Day Confined Space Entry.

DISABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT This program is designed for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals who are responsible for disability programs in theirworkplaces. Participants learn how to run a successful program and manage costs.

FALL PROTECTIONParticipants learn about the importance of fall protection procedures and the key components of a fall protection system.Participants learn procedures for inspection, storage and maintenance of fall protection equipment.

FIRE WARDENParticipants will gain an understanding of:

� The duties of inspecting the workplace; � Reporting procedures; and,� Evacuation principles.

Each participant will successfully extinguish a simulated fire using the proper technique within the designated time.

FLEET SAFETY TRAININGThis course covers current fleet safety policies and programs to ensure a safer working environment and reduce company costs.

INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONParticipants learn how to conduct thorough workplace incident investigations. This course provides realistic recommendationsthrough interactive case studies to reduce or eliminate incidents and create a safer, healthier workplace.

MANAGING WORKPLACE VIOLENCEThis comprehensive course deals with every aspect of managing workplace violence and employee safety and health, including:

� Hazard assessment;� Prevention;� Security;� Investigations; and,� Recovery.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) COMMITTEEParticipants gain an understanding of what a health and safety committee is and OHS committee requirements under the NovaScotia Occupational Health and Safety Act.

OFFICE SAFETYThis comprehensive course covers the following topics:

� Workplace health and safety and the law; � Workplace inspections;� Incident investigation; and,� The functions and duties of Safety Committee Representatives and Committee members.

SCAFFOLD BASICSWorkers and supervisors learn procedures to avoid incidents while working on scaffolding. This course combines one half-day oftheory and regulations and one half-day of practical training. Participants should be equipped with gloves, eye protection, hard hats,CSA approved footwear and fall arrest PPE.

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SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT This course covers theory, regulations and hands-on practical training in safe work procedures for suspended access equipment.Participants should be equipped with hard hats, CSA approved footwear, gloves, safety glasses and a harness.

TEN STEPS TO SAFETY EXCELLENCE FOR SENIOR MANAGERS This program is designed for the senior management team. Participants learn ten steps to help the organization move the safetysystem forward and gain an understanding of the manager’s role in the process.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)This course is designed for workers, supervisors and managers. Participants learn the basic elements of the TDG Program for groundtransportation.

WORKPLACE INSPECTIONSParticipants gain an understanding of:

� The role of inspections in a health and safety program; � How proper planning and preparation are key to successful inspections; and, � The importance of follow-up.

TWO-DAY COURSES

7 HABITS FOR MANAGERSFranklin Covey’s The 7 Habits for Managers workshop is an intensive application-oriented learning experience that addresses theentire role of the manager. This workshop gives new and experienced managers a set of tools to meet today’s managementchallenges. In partnership with Global Training Edge.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRYParticipants learn about the hazards of working in confined spaces and the protective measures and equipment to ensure a saferworking environment.

DUE DILIGENCE FOR SUPERVISORSThis course covers the duties, responsibilities, procedures and benefits of integrating safety into the workplace. Participants learnpractical tools to manage safety more effectively. In partnership with Global Training Edge.

FORKLIFT SAFETYThis comprehensive course is designed for experienced and novice operators. Participants learn safe practices and procedures foroperating forklifts.

Employers are required under the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating forklift equipment.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENEThis course covers the fundamentals of industrial hygiene:

� Basic mathematics, chemistry and physiology;� Air testing; � Heat and noise; � Limits and controls; and, � Occupational hygiene management.

Participants complete a take-home examination.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUESThis course helps managers and supervisors improve their communication skills. Topics covered include adult learning styles,presentation skills and the manager as a facilitator. In partnership with Global Training Edge.

SUPERVISOR SKILLSThis program covers the basics of supervision and management. Participants develop skills in leadership, communication, teambuilding, problem solving and dealing with difficult people. In partnership with Global Training Edge.

ADVANCED INCIDENT INVESTIGATION (SIIP)Participants learn analytical techniques to determine the root cause(s) of workplace incidents, beginning with the worker andending at the senior level in an organization. In partnership with Global Training Edge.

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THREE-DAY COURSES

DUE DILIGENCE FOR SUPERVISORS TRAIN THE TRAINERThis course focuses on instructional techniques and the principles of due diligence. Participants learn:

� Tools to recognize the duties, responsibilities, procedures and benefits of integrating safety into the workplace; and, � Principles of effective management.

Participants receive an instructional techniques guide and materials required to train others in due diligence.

FORKLIFT TRAIN THE TRAINERParticipants learn about forklift fundamentals, including:

� Principles of stability, balance and capacity; � Pre-operating inspections; � Rules of the road; and,� Recharging and refueling.

ADVANCED INCIDENT INVESTIGATION (SIIP) TRAIN THE TRAINERParticipants learn instructional techniques and the principles of incident investigation. This course provides:

� Tools to analyze workplace incidents and their root causes;� In-depth understanding of investigation processes and how to apply them; and,� Instructional techniques guide and materials necessary to conduct Advanced Incident Investigation training.

In partnership with Global Training Edge.

FOUR-DAY COURSES

WHMIS TRAIN THE TRAINERThis course focuses on instructional techniques. Participants gain the skills required to return to the workplace and train otheremployees in WHMIS. Participants receive WHMIS regulations and an instructional techniques guide.

FIVE-DAY COURSES

AUDITING TECHNIQUESParticipants develop the skills to conduct an extensive occupational health and safety audit in any work environment.

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR DDC/PDICThis course provides the skills required to teach the Canada Safety Council’s six hour Professional Driver Improvement course. Theemphasis of this course is on instructional techniques.

RYERSON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SYSTEMSParticipants gain an overall understanding of the establishment, function and maintenance of a comprehensive, workplace specificoccupational health & safety system. In Partnership with Ryerson University.

TEN-DAY COURSES

DRIVING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR COURSEThis course consists of 40 hours of in-class and 40 hours of in-vehicle instruction. Participants develop skills to teach for drivingschools.

HOME STUDY

PRACTICAL LOSS CONTROL LEADERSHIPThis self study course provides strategies and procedures to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and overall profitability ofparticipants’ organizations.

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13FIRST AID

EMERGENCY FIRST AID (EFA)Participants learn about first aid for life threatening conditions. Topics covered include:

� Breathing and cardiac emergencies;� Severe bleeding and shock;� Airway management; and,� CPR.

Recognized by the Department of Labour.

STANDARD FIRST AID (SFA)This course includes all the components of Emergency First Aid as well as secondary conditions such as broken bones, suddenmedical illnesses, spinal injuries, poisoning and soft tissue injuries. Recognized by the Department of Labour.

FIRST AID RECERTIFICATIONParticipants may be recertified in Emergency First Aid (EFA) or Standard First Aid (SFA) within three years of certification.

Prerequisite – Previous EFA or SFA training within the last 3 years.

ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMS

DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMSOur Defensive Driving Programs (DDC & PDIC) are recognized by Access NS to exit the Graduated Licensing System and applyfor point reduction.

NSSC offers a wide range of driver improvement programs, including:

� Defensive Driving Course (DDC);� Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC);� Mature Driving Course (55 Alive);� Safe Driver Award Program;� Instructor Development Course for DDC & PDIC;� Woods Roads Training;� In-Vehicle Driver Assessments; and,� Driving School Instructor Course.

MOTORCYCLE TRAINING PROGRAMThe Nova Scotia Safety Council is the province’s leading motorcycle training provider. Riding a motorcycle requires a unique set ofsafety skills to avoid a mishap or collision. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just learning, our motorcycle courses provide valuableinformation to help you stay safe. Employers can also consider hosting an on-site motorcycle training session for their staff toreinforce the importance of a safe lifestyle.

For further information on Motorcycle and Scooter Training, visit www.nssafety.ns.ca or call 454-9621.

DRIVING SCHOOLThe Nova Scotia Safety Council has been involved in driver training for over four decades. We are ISO registered which ensuresour courses and services are high quality and continually improving. All our instructors have the experience, training andknowledge to teach students to drive defensively and safely.

The Driving School program consists of 25 hours in class and 10 hours of in-car instruction, which includes your road test time.Pick up is provided for the in-car instruction, however certain conditions will apply for each student. Students are required to obtaintheir beginner’s permit and pay the registration fee before beginning in-car training.

This is an approved driver education program as required by the graduated licensing program and qualifies for insurance discounts.The course fee must be paid in full before in-car lessons are scheduled. The fee includes use of the driving school vehicle for yourdriver’s test. For a complete list of course dates and locations, call 454-9621.

Join the Nova Scotia Safety CouncilNSSC Membership – Commitment to Safety

Choose the membership category that’s right for you and enjoy benefits such as discounts on courses, reduced rates on the annualconference registration fees and more.

Personal Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99 Enhanced Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . $655Basic Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375 Partner in Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200

COMMUNITY SAFETYNSSC is your one-stop shop for information on safety issues. We are happy to answer your safety questions. We are involved in anumber of community safety campaigns including the annual School Bus Safety Campaign. Check out our website for news releasesand current issues.

NSSC’S 26TH ANNUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE

The Nova Scotia Safety Council’s Health and Safety Conference on March 26-28, 2008 provides three days of information and inspiration. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity

to learn and connect with others who play a role in health and safety.

This year’s theme is “The New Culture of Safety”. The conference will include 40 sessions, workshops,courses and plant tours, as well as a dynamic trade show and networking events. Come and see what

NSSC and organizations across the country are doing to promote a culture of safety both on and off thejob. Register now by visiting www.nssafety.ns.ca or phone us at (902) 454-9621.

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Winter/Spring 2008 Training Calendar...Due Diligence for Supervisors Train the Trainer June 2-4 All Levels: $1,400 3 Credits Forklift Train the Trainer April 28-30 All Levels: $1,500