​Built to Lead Safety
Supervisor Awareness Training

Occupational Health and Safety Act s. 27
​O. Reg 297/13: Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training

PRIVATE SESSIONS

14 hours/2 Days

• Instructor Led
• Distance Learning

1-6 Participants: $1800.00/Session
7-12 Participants: ​$2250.00/Session
Travel charges and HST may apply

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Course length: 2-4 hours
1-6 Participants: $800.00/Session
7-15 Participants: $1,250.00/Session
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* this can be provided as a morning and afternoon session
** Travel charges may apply

Coming December 2025 — The Newly Updated Supervisor Manual
We’re proud to announce the release of our updated Supervisor Manual, arriving this December. Built from real field experience and the latest OHSA and psychosocial safety research, this edition gives supervisors the tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and care. From hazard management and inspections to communication, leadership, and mental health awareness  - every section has been redesigned to reflect today’s worksites and tomorrow’s expectations. Train smarter. Lead stronger. Build safer.

Details

Stepping into a supervisory role changes everything. You’re no longer just responsible for the work — you’re responsible for the people doing it. That takes more than experience; it takes awareness, communication, and the ability to see the bigger picture.

Our Supervisor Awareness Training was built to teach more than the rules. It teaches the why behind them — and the how to lead safely, confidently, and with respect. We walk through real-world examples, the laws that guide your decisions, and the mindset that turns authority into influence.

In Ontario, this training isn’t a box to check — it’s a foundation for every leader who wants to do the job right. Because great supervisors don’t just manage the work. They set the tone for how it’s done.

Are you a supervisor?
You might be surprised to learn that under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), you can be considered a supervisor even if “supervisor” isn’t in your job title.  Maybe you:

• Decide what work gets done and who does it
• Set the pace, priorities, or standards on the job
• Manage people, schedules, or budgets
• Make decisions about tools, machinery, or materials
• Step in to handle safety concerns or guide others to fix them

If that sounds familiar, then this course was made for you. Our Supervisor Awareness Training is designed for people who lead others — whether you’re a crew lead, foreperson, site supervisor, manager, or someone newly stepping into a leadership role.

We’ll help you understand what the law expects of you, what “due diligence” really means, and how to build a culture where safety and respect come first. You’ll leave with the knowledge, confidence, and mindset to lead well — and to keep your team safe, informed, and supported.

To be legally compliant in Ontario, every supervisor must:

1. Complete Supervisor Awareness Training (O. Reg. 297/13, s.2).
2. Understand their duties under OHSA s.27.
3. Be familiar with relevant sector regulations (e.g., O. Reg. 213/91 or 851).
4. Be competent in hazard recognition, assessment, and control.
5. Know how to work with the JHSC/HSR and MLITSD inspectors.

Supervisor Awareness Training Requirement in Ontario
Under O. Reg. 297/13, Section 2(2): An employer shall ensure that a supervisor completes a basic occupational health and safety awareness training program within one week of performing work as a supervisor. 

(Hi John)...Thank you again for sharing all of your knowledge with us last week. Everyone learned so much and you made it very interesting with all of your real-life examples and prompting discussions.

​The team is really happy they got to be a part of the Supervisor Awareness Training.

~ Emery, Office Manager, Paradise Construction

Compliance

This training meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 297/13 – Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
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It is designed to help supervisors understand their duties and responsibilities under Section 27 of the OHSA and related sector regulations (e.g., O. Reg. 213/91 – Construction Projects and Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments).

Participants who successfully complete this course will have fulfilled the mandatory Supervisor Awareness Training requirement as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

TIME
14 hours/2 Days
Daily: ​8:30 am - 3:30 pm

COST
$1-6 Participants: $1800.00/Session
7-12 Participants: ​$2250.00/Session
Travel charges and HST may apply

Essential information includes:

1. Legal Compliance
2. Communication & Leadership
3. Communications
4. Risk Management
5. RACE
6. Hazard Management & Inspections
7. Investigations
8. Project Management

Highlights

PART 1: The Role of a Supervisor    

• Legal Responsibilities
• Internal Responsibility System
• ​Understanding OHSA Regulations   
• Working with the JHSC or  HSR
• Supervising New and Young Workers
• Working with MLITSD Inspectors 

PART 2: Communication & leadership

• Types of Communication
• The Human Side of Leadership
• Psychosocial Safety
• How People Learn​

​PART 3: Safe Work Systems

• Health and Safety Programs
• Health and Safety Policies
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Field Level Risk Assessments

PART 4: Workplace Hazards

• PEMEP
• Hazard and Risk  
• RACE
• Types of Hazards
• Program Monitoring & Review 
• Conducting Workplace Inspections

​PART 5: Incident Investigations

• Incident Response
• Accident Investigation 
• Investigations Process  
• Root Cause Analysis 
• Making recommendations 
• Investigation Follow-Up  

PART 6: Project Management 

• The Supervisor's Role
• Planning the Work
• People & Resources
• Communications

Instructors

JOHN
Lead Instructor

BRIAN
​(in training)

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