Ministry of Labour Training Certificate

Worker Health and Safety Awareness is a free online training program that introduces workers to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Students learn about workplace health and safety as well as rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and employers.

In order to complete a field placement with Seneca Polytechnic, you are required to complete the Occupational Health and Safety training prior to beginning field placement. You only have to complete this training once throughout your studies at Seneca Polytechnic. The Occupational health and safety awareness training provides a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and does not replace any sector specific, hazard specific, or competency specific training.

This training introduces workers to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It focuses on the health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers. It also serves as a general introduction to workplace health and safety. Workers can use this free training program as one way to meet the minimum training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation. This online learning module takes 45 - 60 minutes to complete. The module is unable to keep track of your progress, so it must be completed in one sitting.

Log into the eLearning module here:

Once completed, print or save the Proof of Completion certificate to show Concise Health.

The Ministry of Labour will not store your certificate, or keep a record of training. Please keep a copy for your records.  

Module Requirements

This resource requires Internet Explorer (9 or 10), or Chrome 17 or higher. Those using Windows 7 as their operating system are advised to use Google Chrome 17+. Please ensure that all pop-up blockers are deactivated before accessing the eLearning module. Accessing the eLearning modules using mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets is not recommended