COURSE OVERVIEW
Biological hazards, such as bacteria, viruses, moulds, and the germs people carry, are some of the most overlooked risks on the job. They are invisible, and they show up in far more kinds of work than most people expect, from healthcare and cleaning to landscaping, food handling, and childcare. Staying safe does not require a science background. It comes down to two skills: recognizing when a task might expose you to a biological hazard, and knowing how to respond when it does.
By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Define what a biological hazard is
- Describe the four ways biological hazards enter the body
- Identify the main types of biological hazards and where they are found
- Recognize when a task may carry a biological hazard risk
- Explain how to respond when a task may be risky, including how to control it and when to report it
- List the steps to take if you are exposed
- Recognize your rights and responsibilities under Canadian workplace health and safety law
COURSE TOPICS
Course topics include:
- What Are Biological Hazards?
- How Biological Hazards Enter the Body
- The Main Types of Biological Hazards
- Biological Hazards in Different Kinds of Work
- Controlling the Risk
- Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities
- Responding to an Exposure
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
