All of our high school interns must take HCS3000, a comprehensive workplace safety course, before applying for positions. HCS3000 covers the following topics:
The Alberta Off-campus Education Handbook states that “All work sites must be inspected to ensure a safe and caring learning environment that is appropriate for educational activities.” This inspection is the responsibility of the school authority, and must involved a certificated teacher.
The Alberta Off-campus Education Handbook provides the following recommendations for teachers to consider when inspecting worksites for their students:
Behind every organization with a strong health and safety culture is an employer who values worker health and safety, and who empowers its leaders to foster a safe and healthy work environment for those reporting to them.
As a supervisor you have responsibility for the health and safety of the workers you supervise. You don’t have to be an expert in the law to be successful as a supervisor. You need to know your employer’s health and safety standards. Those must, at minimum, comply with the law — that’s your employer’s responsibility. You need to make sure the people you supervise are working in a way that will keep them healthy and safe. To do that, you need to understand everyone’s health and safety responsibilities. Start by understanding your own.
Supervisor’s Role:
Students exploring internships in skilled trades may also be eligible to fast track their training through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Learn more.
