Reminder: New Legislated Health and Safety Awareness Training for All Employees

Sheridan is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. A cornerstone to achieving this is to provide knowledge and awareness of hazards and health and safety issues.

A new Ontario Health and Safety Regulation (297/13) has been introduced mandating Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training which includes prescribing basic health and safety training content to be provided to all employees.  This regulation comes into effect July 1, 2014.

The Centre for Respectful and Healthy Workplaces has developed an on-line module in SLATE that will provide the content and record keeping required in the legislation. All active full- and part-time employees will be enrolled in our new Health and Safety Awareness training in SLATE on Monday, June 16, 2014.

Full and part time employees that are not ‘active’ in PeopleSoft as of June 16, 2014 will be enrolled in the training upon return to active status by payroll.  They will then have 30 days to complete the training. The module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Next Steps:

1.      Locating the Training:

To take this training, please follow the link below that will take you to the SLATE On-line Learning Management System, or you can access the SLATE system via the Sheridan Homepage.

https://slate.sheridancollege.ca/

System Requirements:

Note: While you are in the training, if the window appears to be cut off at the bottom, please reduce the zoom on your Internet Explorer browser. Select “Page” > Zoom> and chose a lower percentage amount.

Important: If you receive warnings during the process, please choose the option to proceed.  If you receive errors that prevent you from proceeding, please contact the helpdesk. (helpdesk@sheridancollege.ca)

2.      Logging In:

To begin the training you need to log in using your current Sheridan Employee User Name and existing password. If you have misplaced your password, please contact the Helpdesk at ext. 2150.  If you have not been issued an employee User Name and password please speak with your manager, as the helpdesk will need to create one and send you the details separately.

3.      Completing the Training:

Step 1:  Once you have entered SLATE, click on the PD4110 – Health and Safety Awareness in your course list.

Step 2:  At the end of your training, you will be required to take an online assessment in order for the College records to indicate that you have successfully completed this training. This module and quiz should take no more than 45 minutes in total.  You are required to complete the assessment with a score of 7/10 or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you must re-take the assessment until you achieve that score.  You may revisit the module at any time.

4.      Help With Training:

Experiencing technical difficulties?  Contact the Helpdesk: helpdesk@sheridancollege.ca
Have questions about the content of the training?  Contact training@sheridancollege.ca

Health and Safety inquiries?  Contact ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca

Require assistance with the assessment?  Contact ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca

Thank you for your support,

Amanda Pike

Director, Centre for Organizational & Professional Development