📚 Guide by Safety Mom · Allstar Enviro Safety — The Leadership In Safety course develops workplace supervisory, communication, and office management skills for safety-critical Canadian industries. Delivered online by Safety Mom · Allstar Enviro Safety Calgary.
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LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY ONLINE COURSE
Designed for supervisors, this course helps participants understand their role in supporting their health and safety management system. This course consists of four modules:
- Supervisor’s Role
- Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Control
- Formal Workplace Inspections
- Accident/Incident Investigation
Leadership in Safety Online CEU points: 0.6
The Alberta ERSD Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program requires that operators have post secondary education or equivalent, to meet the requirements for a levels III and IV certification. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) system can be utilized by operators to gain the equivalent of the post secondary education.
LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY ONLINE MODULE DETAILS
MODULE 1 – SUPERVISOR’S ROLE
Includes safety responsibilities, safety related tasks, legislated responsibilities, and corporate culture.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Pass mark: 80%
Attempts: 3
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MODULE 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND CONTROL
Includes how to recognize safety hazards, conduct assessments of work activities, and control identified hazards.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Pass mark: 80%
Attempts: 3
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MODULE 3 – FORMAL WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS
Includes how to conduct effective work site inspections; the difference between hazard assessment and inspections; and how to interpret observations, document findings, and develop appropriate recommendations.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Pass mark: 80%
Attempts: 3
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MODULE 4 – ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Includes when and why investigations are necessary as well as appropriate steps to follow when conducting an investigation.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Pass mark: 80%
Attempts: 3
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LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY ONLINE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Additional Safety Knowledge
Alberta OHS Requirements for Psychological Workplace Safety
Since 2018, Alberta has required employers to address workplace violence, harassment, and psychological hazards as part of their overall occupational health and safety program. Employers must develop policies, procedures, and training addressing bullying, harassment, workplace violence, and threats. Workers have the right to refuse work they reasonably believe would expose them to violence or harassment.
The Business Case for Workplace Wellness
- Untreated workplace stress costs Canadian employers an estimated $16–$50 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover.
- Workplaces with strong psychological health programs report 25–40% lower turnover in high-demand industries.
- The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CAN/CSA-Z1003) provides a voluntary framework used by leading Canadian employers.
- Mental Health Commission of Canada research shows every $1 invested in workplace mental health returns $1.60–$4.20 in productivity gains.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Alberta OHS Section 6 places specific responsibilities on supervisors: take all reasonable steps to protect workers under their supervision, ensure workers use required PPE, comply with the OHS Act and Code, and cooperate with joint health and safety committees. Supervisors are personally liable for OHS violations occurring under their supervision. Training in supervisory duties, hazard identification, incident investigation, and workplace investigations is essential.
Leadership In Safety — Building a Positive Workplace
Practical elements of a healthy workplace culture include clear communication channels, respectful conflict resolution, recognition programs, workload management, psychological safety (workers can raise concerns without fear of reprisal), and inclusive practices. Alberta’s duty-to-accommodate under the Human Rights Act extends to mental health disabilities and requires employers to accommodate to the point of undue hardship.
Content reviewed by Arliss Levine, CRSP, CHSC — lead safety instructor at Safety Mom · Allstar Enviro Safety Calgary, an Energy Safety Canada Authorized Training Provider.
