Online Training

Biological Hazards - CAN

Biological hazards like bacteria, viruses, moulds, and the germs people carry are among the most overlooked risks at work, partly because they are invisible and partly because they turn up in more jobs than most people expect. When these hazards go unrecognized, workers can face infections, allergic reactions, and long-term illness. This course teaches Canadian workers how to recognize when a task may carry a biological hazard, how to control the risk using the hierarchy of controls, and what to do if an exposure happens.

1h80% to passCertificate4.8 (4)
Purchase Course$49.99 CAD100% online · Self-paced · Instant access

What You'll Learn

  • What Are Biological Hazards?
  • How Biological Hazards Enter the Body
  • The Main Types of Biological Hazards
  • Biological Hazards in Different Kinds of Work
  • Controlling the Risk
  • Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities
  • Responding to an Exposure

About This Course

Biological hazards, such as bacteria, viruses, moulds, and the germs people carry, are some of the most overlooked risks on the job. They are invisible, and they show up in far more kinds of work than most people expect, from healthcare and cleaning to landscaping, food handling, and childcare. Staying safe does not require a science background. It comes down to two skills: recognizing when a task might expose you to a biological hazard, and knowing how to respond when it does.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
  • Define what a biological hazard is
  • Describe the four ways biological hazards enter the body
  • Identify the main types of biological hazards and where they are found
  • Recognize when a task may carry a biological hazard risk
  • Explain how to respond when a task may be risky, including how to control it and when to report it
  • List the steps to take if you are exposed
  • Recognize your rights and responsibilities under Canadian workplace health and safety law

Course Requirements

Estimated Duration
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
Pass Requirements
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee
$49.99 CAD

Frequently asked questions about online training

Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.

What are the benefits of online training?

Benefits of online training include:

  • Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
  • Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
  • Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
  • Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
  • Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
Which online training courses does Safe + Sound offer?
What is BIS Safety Software Inc.?

BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.

Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.

Our partners BIS Safety Software Inc. are, in our opinion, the best providers of online safety training courses in Canada. We’ve been working with BIS since March 2012 and we are completely happy with the service they provide.

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Is there a time limit for online courses?

Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.

How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?

When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.

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Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.

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