The Workers Compensation Board is committed to helping employers and workers reduce occupational injury and disease. As part of this commitment, the Workers Compensation Board has formed partnerships with educational institutions in B.C. to provide safety and health education programs to the public.
Overall Goals:
- Assist employers and workers in learning how to prevent workplace injury and disease and reduce associated WCB claims costs.
- Assist employers and workers in developing expertise in occupational safety and health.
- Assists employers and workers in developing a positive and pro-active attitude to workplace safety and health.
Admission Requirements: 17 years of age and fluency in English.
Certificate Programs:
- Hazard Recognition & Control
- Investigating & Controlling Sprains & Strains
- Occupational Health & Safety in Small Business
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Training
- Supervisor Safety Management (Safety Inspections and Investigations)
- Violence Prevention in the Workplace
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
Certificate Requirements: Each program requires participants to take four to seven core topics. Students are tested on the core topics at the end of each program to qualify for certification. Each program also includes elective topics and/or workshops that may be offered on the basis of student need and instructor availability. Programs are generally scheduled either as one-day sessions or as two to four evening sessions. Programs may be delivered at Ridge Meadows College or at workplace sites.
