P.O. Box 7831 Stn Mn
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 4R5
Safety Awareness in Water and Wastewater
Date: March 1
Location: Saskatoon
Deadline for workshop registration: February 15th, 2012
Safety in Water and Wastewater will provide the attendee with a certificate in WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems) from the SCSA ( Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association). Transportation of Dangerous Goods will be reviewed covering the responsibilities of the transporter and the individual receiving goods under this legislation. H2S awareness will be discussed and a review of trenching regulations will be covered. In the afternoon there will be a review of Confined Space legislation and a hands-on portion using and calibrating a gas monitor. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) use and care will be discussed as well as the requirements of an Occupational Health and Safety Committee – when you are required to have one and how to set one up.
| TIME | TOPIC |
| 7:45 – 8:15 | Registration |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Introductions and Housekeeping |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | WHIMIS CERTIFICATION – using the SCSA (Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Course) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee |
| 10:25 – Noon |
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Awareness Fall Arrest Awareness H2S Awareness Trenching Regulations |
| Noon – 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 |
Confined Space Awareness Gas Monitor Use |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Hands on demonstration calibrating and using a gas monitor |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Coffee |
| 3:15 – 4:15 |
SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) – when do you need one? When do you require an Occupational Health and Safety Committee? |
| 4:15 – 4:30 | Wrap-up with Questions |
Instructor: Dawn Dierker
Contact the SWWA Training Coordinator about this workshop
Updated on: Wednesday, 07-Mar-2012 09:38:21 CST
