SAFE-WELD: Hazard Identification and Welding Safety – Course Overview
The SAFE-WELD Hazard Identification and Welding Safety Program equips the public, workplace supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough safety inspections of worksites. This course aligns with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations and best practices for ensuring a safe and compliant learning environment for students participating in work-integrated learning programs.
📌 Key Learning Modules:
- Regulatory Requirements & Due Diligence: Understanding OH&S legislation, employer/student responsibilities, and risk management.
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Recognizing physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards in the workplace.
- Worksite Inspection Techniques: Learning how to conduct structured safety inspections, evaluate employer compliance, and document findings.
- Student Health & Safety Considerations: Implementing hazard awareness, training, and PPE requirements to safeguard student workers.
- Incident Reporting & Emergency Preparedness: Developing response plans for workplace accidents and ensuring WCB compliance.
- Safe Work Practices & Cultural Awareness: Understanding workplace expectations, mentorship strategies, and behavioral safety for new workers.
✅ Upon Completion, Participants Will:
- Understand and apply Alberta OH&S legislation and student safety regulations
- Conduct effective worksite inspections, identifying and documenting potential hazards
- Assess employer compliance and ensure due diligence in workplace safety
- Recognize and mitigate risks that affect student workers, young workers, and new employees
- Implement safe work practices and hazard control measures to maintain a secure learning environment
- Develop emergency response procedures and incident reporting protocols to comply with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) requirements
- Pass a written knowledge assessment (minimum 80%) and successfully complete the practical evaluation
🎓 Certification:
Upon meeting all course requirements, participants will receive a SAFE-WELD Hazard Identification and Welding Safety Program Certification, recognized across Canada, ensuring they are qualified to inspect and evaluate work placements for student safety and compliance.
“This course was created by ACTI and generously donated to SAFEGEN as an added value to this creative sentence project. ACTI’s goal is to help eliminate potential hazards through improved recognition at the high school level.”