Designated Substances Awareness eCourse

This eCourse is comprised of 3 modules, activities and a knowledge check questions after completing each module.  

Topics include: 

• Module 1: What is a Designated Substance?
• Module 2: Designated Substances and Workplace Roles and Responsibilities
• Module 3: Resources for Managing Designated Substances in the Workplace

There is also a final test when the participants have completed all 3 modules. The learner must successfully pass the test in order get a certificate of completion.  

By the end of this eCourse, participants will be able to:

• Define the term 'designated substance' as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and name the 11 designated substances.
• Name the legislation pertaining to designated substances.
• Indicate where designated substances can be found in the workplace
• Identify the 4 ways a worker can be exposed to a designated substance and indicate some of the possible health risks involved.
• Describe everyone’s responsibilities with respect to designated substances in the workplace. This includes the: Employer, Supervisor, Worker, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Identify where to get more information, tools and resources to manage designated substances in the workplace.

• All sectors, subsectors, and segments.
• All employers, supervisors, workers and JHSC in Ontario.

This course is delivered as an online e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience. With a multiple learner license renewal: please contact our Customer Care team directly to assist with your transaction; 905-614-1400 or customercare@wsps.ca.

WSPS work closely to develop the content of this course, and it was reviewed by other specialists in the field to ensure that the content and approach were unbiased and credible.

The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price with the following volume discounts applied: