The objective of the NHSA™ program is to provide formal training for a person that takes part in the administration of a health and safety program and does not possess the minimum three years construction field experience that is required to achieve the NCSO™ designation. The NHSA™ can provide valuable assistance to employers and their National Construction Safety Officer(s) in the administration and implementation of the company’s health and safety program. This designation indicates to employers that the participant has practical knowledge in various health and safety management skills and principles. NHSA™(s) have practical knowledge in health and safety management skills and principles that assist employers and their NCSO™(s) in the implementation and administration of the company’s health and safety program.
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COMPULSORY COURSES:
- Principles of Safety Management
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Safety
- Auditor Training
- WHMIS 2015 – Train the Trainer
- Prime Contractor
- Safety Administration
- WCB Basics or RTW Basics
- First Aider I / CPR
- Hazard Identification & Risk Control
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue
ELECTIVE COURSES (any two of the following):
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Legislation 101
- Level 1 Safety & Health Committee / Worker Safety Representative
ONLINE COURSES (any two online courses will equal one elective course. Max of two online courses will be accepted) *Courses taken at any of the CSAM conferences can be reviewed and applied to qualify towards the two required electives. Upon completion of the mandatory courses and an equivalent of two elective courses, an individual may apply to the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba to write the final examination required to obtain the standing of a National Health & Safety Administrator.
UPCOMING NHSA™ EXAM DATES:
Fee for the NHSA™ Exam is $50.00. The dates below are available in both Winnipeg and Brandon.
December 11, 2019 *Deadline for submitting documentation is December 4th, 2019
March 11, 2020 *Deadline for submitting documentation is March 4th, 2020
June 10, 2020 *Deadline for submitting documentation is June 3rd, 2020
September 16, 2020 *Deadline for submitting documentation is September 9th, 2020
December 9, 2020 *Deadline for submitting documentation is December 2nd, 2020
For more information, contact us at NHSA@constructionsafety.ca.