Element 8: Training

All workers need to be trained on how to safely perform their jobs. They should be provided with a safety and health orientation as well as job-specific training. Workers require safety training when starting a job, if they change positions within the company, or if new equipment or procedures are implemented. Psychological safety and health in the workplace is another component of training and can be embedded into existing training (e.g., new worker orientations). As with any other training, it is important to follow up to ensure the safety and health procedures are understood and complied with.

Training specific to psychological health and safety should be provided:

• As mentioned in Element 3 (Emergencies), it's valuable to have workers trained not only in emergency management, but in Mental Health First Aid as well. 
• There is also an online Mental Health Awareness workshop offered by CCOHS.
• Workshops offered by SAFE Work Manitoba include: Harassment and Violence Prevention; Supervisors and SAFE Work. There are e-learning courses available in violence in the workplace. 

Employers, supervisors and workers can also get awareness on psychological health and safety in the workplace from the following organizations:

CMHA: http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/understanding-mental-illness/
OHC: http://mflohc.mb.ca/healthy-workplace-practices/

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