EARLY SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM A Saskatchewan Safety Council Initiative Hosting Guidelines Opportunity for Youth Opportunity for Industry Opportunity for Saskatchewan Make Safety the Right Choice
Thank you for your interest in providing barrier free youth safety training in your community! One in five workplace injuries reported to the Workers' Compensation Board involves a worker less than 25 years of age; more than 5,400 young workers are injured in Saskatchewan each year; and on average, three young people die on the job in Saskatchewan each year. Our primary goal is to eliminate injuries and help change these statistics. The Early Safety Training Program (ESTP) is a youth safety education strategy that was founded in 1996 by a group of individuals and organizations in southeast Saskatchewan. They had a vision to provide basic, industry recognized safety training, at an affordable cost, to local youth. By doing so, they offered youth the opportunity to develop safety habits and attitudes that they can apply both on and off the job for the rest of their life. The program today, administered by the Saskatchewan Safety Council in partnership with WorkSafe Saskatchewan, remains true to its roots as it removes barriers for youth to access safety training throughout Saskatchewan so they can develop safety habits and attitudes that they can apply throughout their entire lifetime. ESTP operates with the guidance of a provincial steering committee consisting of representation by the seven industry safety associations, key industry stakeholders, education champions, and our partner, WorkSafe. The program consists of three primary methods of delivery targeting youth aged 14-21. Each help reduce the barriers of access and affordability: 1) The self-study bursary program; 2) Classroom curricula fitted format (takes place as a part of regular classes); and 3) The Next Generation ESTP Boot Camps (takes place outside of regular class hours) In each method youth must complete a number of safety training courses that are widely recognized by Saskatchewan employers. Mandatory courses: Young Worker Readiness Certificate course, available free online Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), available online or through classroom delivery 1
Standard First Aid and CPR A, B, C or Health Care Provider (HCP)* available in 2-day classroom delivery or blended learning with approx. 10 hrs of online theory + 1-day classroom delivery. *HCP not available as blended learning option Additionally, each participant must also complete one elective. Electives vary widely from group to group. Electives must meet the following: be at least a half day in length; recognized by suitable industry employers; and be approved by the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Examples of electives include: Back Care/Lifting Confined Space Entry Defensive Driving Introduction to Fire Extinguishers and Fire Safety Training Fall Protection Food Safe Ground Disturbance H2S Alive Saskatchewan Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) Transfer, Lifting, Repositioning (TLR) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Work Zone Flag Person Training Self-Study Bursary The self-study program allows youth the flexibility of completing the courses on their own time, over a maximum of one year, as long as the training takes place prior to their 21 st birthday. Upon completion, students can apply for a $200.00 bursary to offset the costs of their training. This method allows student to complete the electives at their own pace, at training agencies of their choice, however they do have to pay for the courses out of pocket and then be reimbursed upon supplying the required information. The Saskatchewan Safety Council provides: Bursary application forms Promotional materials such as posters and flyers List of local training provider options List of pre-approved electives You supply: Marketing of the program through select means (newsletters, website, etc)* Classroom Curricula Fitted Format The curricula fitted Format allows for the inclusion ESTP in an existing high school credit course. Schools and School Divisions have included ESTP in courses like Commercial Cooking; Energy and Mines 20/30; and Power Engineering. ESTP has also been incorporated as a part of existing Practical and Applied Arts curricula. In addition to what students learn in the classroom as a part of their regular course material (curricula), they also receive industry recognized safety 2
certifications that will enhance their job readiness capability. The Saskatchewan Safety Council can assist with sourcing local instructors for this option pending suitable sponsorship availability. The Saskatchewan Safety Council provides: You supply: Promotional materials such as posters and flyers Lists of local training provider options List of suggested industry recognized electives applicable to the program Logistical support in sourcing, booking and funding specific training required ESTP Packages, including certificates will be mailed to the School approximately 4-6 weeks after completion. Payment of external instructors and suppliers Facility logistics for external facilities Media relations with local media contacts Coordination with education staff, including teachers, administrators and others required to be involved. Coordination with parents/guardians to ensure approvals are obtained Ensuring suitable adult supervision for breaks and lunch hours Coordination of records and documentation showing all required elements as indicated by Saskatchewan Safety Council have been completed for each student involved. This may include such things as Registration forms, Parental Consent Forms and other applicable documents. Coordination of available facilities suitable for courses required/chosen. Marketing of the program through select means (newsletters, website, etc)* Next Generation ESTP Boot Camp The Boot Camp model provides all of the required safety training in a two or three day period, usually at a school or community centre, outside of regular school hours. The condensed delivery of training is open to youth in both urban and rural areas, including those living on First Nation lands. Safety training boot camps have been coordinated by schools, community groups and local businesses interested in both providing a value added enhancement to their community and as a recruitment strategy. The Saskatchewan Safety Council provides: Promotional materials such as posters and flyers Registration forms, waivers and other applicable documents List of industry recognized electives to choose from Coordination of sourcing, booking and funding specific training required 3
ESTP Packages, including certificates will be mailed to the participants approximately 4-6 weeks after completion. Payment of external instructors and suppliers Facility logistics for external facilities Media relations with local media contacts You supply: Coordination with all local people required to be involved. Coordination with parents/guardians to ensure approvals are obtained. Ensuring suitable adult supervision for breaks and lunch hours Coordination of records and documentation showing all required elements as indicated by Saskatchewan Safety Council have been completed for each student involved. This may include such things as Registration forms, Parental Consent Forms and other applicable documents. Coordination of available onsite facilities suitable for courses required/chosen. Marketing of the program through select means (newsletters, website, etc)* *Note: due to funding agreements, all marketing and promotion must be reviewed and approved by the Saskatchewan Safety Council at least 1 week prior to distribution. READY TO GET STARTED? The first decision to make when considering providing youth safety training in your community is which of the three methods or combination of methods would be the most suitable? We recognize that each community has unique features and are open to working with you to ensure the success of this program no matter the delivery method chosen. The most effective way to choose a method is to align the learning objectives and/or outcomes of your student group with time and financial resources available. Once you have determined a delivery method, please refer to the checklist at the end of this document to start planning youth safety training in your community! 4
Profile of the Saskatchewan Safety Council The Saskatchewan Safety Council is a Saskatchewan based non-profit, registered Canadian charity, dedicated to preventing injuries and fatalities in the province of Saskatchewan. Injury prevention is our focus. Our mission statement is Working Together to Achieve a Safe Saskatchewan. Since its inception, the Saskatchewan Safety Council has evolved to become one of the province s most credible safety sources. Today, the Saskatchewan Safety Council provides a wide range of programs and services that meet the needs of many groups. The evolution of the Saskatchewan Safety Council began in 1955. Beginning as the Saskatchewan Highway Safety Council, the agency was developed primarily to help reduce the growing number of deaths and injuries on Saskatchewan streets and highways. Over six decades the Saskatchewan Safety Council expanded to cover all areas of injury prevention in Saskatchewan including Traffic, Workplace, Home, Community and Agriculture. Today the Council is a central voice wherever safety education and promotion is concerned. As a public service organization, the Council draws its strength from the participation and support of business, industry, government, safety professionals, educators and other concerned groups and individuals. The Council fulfils its pledge to injury prevention through education and technical programs and services as well as public safety awareness activities. The Council is supported financially by annual membership contributions, corporate and government sponsorship, and the distribution of safety programs and materials. Funds are used to research, promote and sponsor safety programs to educate the public such as the Early Safety Training Program. The Saskatchewan Safety Council currently has over 400 member organizations and representatives dedicated to preventing injuries and fatalities in the province of Saskatchewan. What we do makes a difference and we value working with every community to achieve our goal - creating a safer Saskatchewan to live, work and play. 5
In 2014 the Saskatchewan Safety Council trained approximately 13,000 participants in over 1,000 programs, which include courses such as: 5s Safety Through Managed Efficiency 55 Alive - Mature Driver Safety Course Agriculture Tractor Operator Training Aerial Work Platform Operating Training Airbrake Refresher Course ATV/UTV Operating Training Babysitter Training Program Backing Up Safely Back Care and Lifting Bucket Truck Operator Training Confined Space & H2S Awareness Confined Space Entry & Rescue DDC/PDIC Instructor Course Defensive Driving Defensive Driving for 15 Passenger Vans Early Safety Training Program Emergency Preparedness Essential Elements of a Safety Program Fall Protection Training Fall Protection for Aerial Work Platforms Fire Control School Firefighting with Hand Portables First Aid, CPR & AED Flag Person Instructor Training Flag Person Training Floor Warden Training Forklift Operator Training (Class I-VII) Ground Disturbance (Level 1 & 2) Hazard Recognition & Evaluation Hearing & Respiratory Protection Incident Investigation Industrial Safety Seminar Internal Systems Auditor Training In-Vehicle Driver Assessment Introduction to Fire Extinguishers Job Task Analysis Load Security Lockout and Tag out Motorcycle/Scooter Basic Rider Training Motorcycle Experience Rider Refresher Powered Mobile Equipment Instructor Professional Driver Improvement Course Respirator Fit Testing Safety System Audits Safety for Supervisors School Bus Defensive Driving Senior Fall Prevention Program SkidSmart Collision Avoidance Skid Steer Operator Training Snowmobile Operator Training TDG/WHMIS Trailering Safety Urban Work Zone Training Variable Reach Operator Training Work Zone Traffic Accommodation Supervisor 6
Host Checklist Step 1: Identify Format** Self-Study Curricula Fitted Boot Camp Step 2: Determine Delivery Method desired** NOTE: Not all delivery methods may be available in your area, for example, training delivered online may have bandwidth requirements, please take this into consideration if you are not connected to highspeed Mandatory Courses: First Aid/CPR 2-day face-to-face Blended Learning (10 hours of online theory completed prior to one 8 hour day skills assessment) WHMIS ½ day face-to-face Online Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course Online Elective Course: Primary Course preference: Alternate Course preference: Classroom Online (If Possible) **Steps 1 and 2 should be determined a minimum of 8 weeks prior to date of training 7
Step 3: Establish Preferred Date of Training (minimum 8 weeks prior) NOTE: safety training varies between 2 and 3 full days depending on options identified in Steps 1 and 2, please contact the Saskatchewan Safety Council to confirm the time required First preference: Second preference: Step 4 (minimum 8 weeks prior) Contact Saskatchewan Safety Council Early Safety Training Coordinator to confirm availability and above information. Complete and send the appropriate signed agreement form to the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Step 5 (minimum 6 weeks prior) Receive customized promotional materials, registration forms, parental consent forms and course information from the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Step 6 (minimum 4 weeks prior) Collect student registration and parental consent forms. Create and send class list to the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Provide contact information for suitable onsite adult supervisor for classroom training portions and information for instructor access to classroom training location. Monitor student completion of online courses; Young Worker Readiness Certificate course and WHMIS and/or theory component of Blended Learning First Aid/CPR if applicable. NOTE: all online components must be completed prior to classroom portions. Step 7 (minimum 2 weeks prior) Communicate with Saskatchewan Safety Council regarding: Classroom location opening day of training and instructor access; Classroom training day supervisor name and telephone number; Length of breaks; and other training day logistics if applicable 8
Please note that the Saskatchewan Safety Council will be solely responsible for: Creation of all marketing and promotional materials. Communication with instructors and training providers. External Facility Logistics (where specialized training environments or equipment are required, for example, the Transfer, Lifting and Repositioning (TLR) elective must be delivered in a hospital or long term care facility). Student Package Mail Out, all certificates are mailed to students 4 to 6 weeks after completion of the training. Media Relations, should media be involved as a part of the marketing and promotions. Payment of instructors and training providers. Contact with Sponsoring Agencies. QUESTIONS? Contact: Terri Kerbrat Early Safety Training Program Coordinator Saskatchewan Safety Council 445 Hoffer Dr. Regina, Saskatchewan Telephone: 306 552-3787 Council Telephone: 306 757-3197 Email: estp@sasksafety.org Website: sasksafety.org/training/estp 9