• Benefits for Students
• Benefits for Employers
• Benefits for the Community

In each of the three JobSafe modules, students are introduced to essential health and safety concepts. This enables them to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and positive attitude necessary for everyday living at home, on the job and in their community.

• The indepth training provides a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety
  
  
• The information students learn may be their first exposure to workplace safety and it helps foster a positive attitude with personal responsibilities to remain safe.
  
  
• Students learn what constitutes a safe and healthy working environment by learning to identify safety hazards
  
  
• Students gain an understanding and acceptance of employers’ workplace safety expectations
  
  
• Students learn their workplace rights and responsibilities
  
  
• Award of the JSSS Certificate after successful completion of each module gives students a competitive advantage when seeking employment. Often the JSSS Certificates are the first ‘awards’ that are employment related for most students, and allows them to start building their employment portfolio.
  
  
• Students earn one high school credit for each successfully completed course
  
  

• Employers can hire individuals with increased knowledge, understanding and positive attitude regarding the importance of workplace safety procedures.
  
  
• Graduates of the JobSafe program are more receptive to employer workplace safety training and develop and maintain positive safe work habits.
  
  
• Reduced human, economic and social costs from workplace accidents and injuries including compensation for replacing injured workers and damaged equipment
  
  
• Reduced loss time and non culpable absenteeism.
  
  
• Improved safety record means lower WCB premiums.
  
  
• Increased productivity and profitability
  
  
• Visible community involvement through the support of workplace safety education.
  
  

• Job Safety Skills training creates a safety conscious workforce, enhancing overall productivity and ability to compete in the global market.
  
  
• Workers, employers and others become educated, informed and mindful about the importance of workplace safety.
  
  
• Reduction in the number and severity of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities, which will have improve the standard of living in our community.
  
  
• Helps develop the concept of being a ‘safe community’, resulting in safer working conditions.
  
  

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