Safety Awareness
Awareness training — the foundation every safe workplace is built on.
138 certificate-tracked courses covering hazard identification, workplace inspections, incident investigation, health and safety committees, and more. Training every worker should have.
Why it matters
Awareness training is not just recommended — it is the baseline.
Specialised safety courses train workers for specific hazards. Awareness training builds the foundation that makes all of that specialised training stick. A worker who understands how to identify hazards, report near-misses, and participate in inspections is a worker who makes your whole safety program stronger.
These are the courses that everyone should complete — not just workers in high-hazard roles. New hires, supervisors, office staff, and field crews all benefit from a shared understanding of workplace safety responsibilities.
- Hazard identification — required by OHS legislation before workers begin any task
- Incident investigation — mandatory for supervisors and safety reps
- Workplace inspections — a core JHSC function in every province
- Violence and harassment prevention — required by provincial OHS law
- Health and safety committee training — for JHSC members in regulated workplaces
- Working alone — employer obligation under provincial OHS regulations
What we cover
Awareness topics for every role on your team.
From new hire orientation to joint health and safety committee responsibilities, our awareness catalogue covers the knowledge every worker and supervisor should have.
Hazard Identification
Recognising and reporting workplace hazards
Workplace Inspections
Inspection procedures, checklists, and reporting
Incident Investigation
Root cause analysis, reporting, and corrective action
Health and Safety Committees
JHSC roles, responsibilities, and meeting procedures
Working Alone
Check-in requirements, lone worker obligations
Violence and Harassment Prevention
Workplace respectful conduct, reporting processes
OHS Legislation Awareness
Worker rights, employer duties, regulator roles
Orientation and Onboarding Safety
New worker fundamentals for any industry
138+
Awareness courses
24–36 mo
Typical cert validity
All provinces
OHS coverage
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$44.99Workplace Inspections
This course will help you conduct effective workplace inspections and will explain the tools that help improve your inspection system. You’ll learn what to look for, how to assess what you’ve observed
$44.99Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Control
This online Hazard Identification course will help keep you safe on the job by showing you how to prevent injuries and illness in the workplace through hazard identification, assessment, and control.
$59.99Ontario36 Month(s)Traffic Control Persons for Construction in Ontario
This online Traffic Control Persons for Construction in Ontario course explains the techniques, equipment, and legal requirements for traffic control persons in a construction environment.
$79.9936 Month(s)Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety
This online course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to fight a small fire. Topics include types of fires, fire extinguishers, and extinguishing agents; fire extinguisher operation; and
$79.9936 Month(s)Leadership for Safety
This online Leadership for Safety: A Leadership Approach to Safety course is designed to offer a foundational understanding of the contemporary leadership principles required to begin the journey towa
$124.9936 Month(s)Rigging - Level 1
The most current ASME standards were used to create this new 2020 Rigging - Level 1 course which covers rigging techniques, inspections, and clarifies rigging misconceptions. Student's also gain acces
$49.9936 Month(s)Hazard Assessment Safety
This online course provides an understanding of the importance of hazard assessments, as well as their impact on the overall performance of health and safety management systems.
$69.9936 Month(s)Defensive Driving
This online Defensive Driving Awareness course informs you on how to safely operate your vehicle in all weather conditions, perform vehicle maintenance, and prepare yourself mentally for driving.
$99.9924 Month(s)Confined Space - Awareness Training (CAN)
This course will focus on general safety principles and provide information that will increase your recognition of potential confined spaces, improve your knowledge of safe operations, and keep you an
$49.9924 Month(s)Risk Assessment (CAN)
This is a Canada-compliant safety training course intended for those conducting risk assessments. Topics covered in this training include identify and assess risks, control the hazard, and evaluate th
$75.99Health & Safety Committees and Representatives – Online
This on demand course is designed to provide the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) members and Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) an understanding of their legislated duties and responsibilities.
$78.9936 Month(s)Fall Protection Training
This online Fall Protection Training course covers the basics of fall arrest, travel restraint, and work positioning, including fall protection definitions, calculations, and rescue planning.
Save on team training
Onboard your whole workforce. Save 20% for 3 months.
Awareness training is the easiest to roll out across an entire workforce. A corporate account gets you bulk pricing, a centralised training matrix, automated expiry alerts, and audit-ready certificate exports.
- 20% off all courses for 3 months
- Bulk pricing on every course
- Training matrix for your whole crew
- Auto expiry alerts at 90/60/30 days
- Audit-ready certificate exports
- Branded with your company logo
Sample savings
30 workers · 2 awareness courses each
Individual buyers can still use code ONTRACK10 for 10% off any single course.
Common mistakes
Six awareness training mistakes Canadian employers make.
Awareness training is the easiest to overlook — and the easiest for auditors to spot a gap. Most are easy to fix once an employer sees the rule clearly.
The myth
“Awareness training is just "check the box."”
The reality
Awareness training is the foundation auditors check first. WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment, and Mental Health awareness are legislated baseline training in most provinces.
The myth
“Office workers don't need safety awareness training.”
The reality
Office and admin staff are covered by the same OHS legislation as field workers. Workplace Violence, Harassment, Slips/Trips/Falls, and Ergonomics training all apply to office settings.
The myth
“Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention only applies to large companies.”
The reality
Every Canadian employer with one or more workers must have a harassment and violence prevention program in place — including documented training. Federally regulated workplaces face especially strict requirements under the Canada Labour Code.
The myth
“Mental Health awareness is a nice-to-have, not a requirement.”
The reality
Most provinces now require employers to address psychological health and safety. Documented awareness training reduces liability and supports the CSA Z1003 Psychological Health and Safety standard adopted in many sectors.
The myth
“One-time training during onboarding is enough.”
The reality
Awareness training needs refreshing. WHMIS is product-specific and updates when products change. Harassment Prevention typically refreshes every 1-2 years. Auditors check the date on every cert.
The myth
“Online awareness courses aren't accepted for COR audits.”
The reality
COR and SECOR audits accept online awareness training certificates as long as they document worker name, course title, completion date, and expiry. Our courses meet all four criteria.
Common questions about safety awareness training
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