Program Questions

• Peer Auditor Training 1 day seminar ($155.25 member rate or $270.25 non-member rate)
 
• What skills are required to be a Health & Safety Peer Auditor?

• You should have an interest in health and safety, and experience with the type of workplace you’ll be assessing. You must be able to read and understand audit questions and supporting documentation to verify the property’s health and safety processes. You must be able to effectively and comfortably conduct interviews and remain objective when touring and assessing the workplace. You must be able to compile data, calculate scores and type a report. Good communication skills are critical.

• What forms are used for the health and safety audit?

• During the Peer Auditor Training, participants receive training manuals and access to the "Members Only" section of the AHSA website.  The forms required are downloadable through this section of the AHSA website.  (Username and passwords are issued to all auditors following the Peer Auditor training.)  All documents must be returned typed.

• As a certified Peer Auditor who do I audit?

• AHSA certified Peer Auditors are eligible to audit their own property for “Internal - Maintenance audits” and then be assigned to audit another property every 3rd year for the external audit.  The hotel industry supports the “Peer Auditor” system where properties exchange auditors for External Audits rather than hiring a consultant auditor.

• Where can I get assistance finding a document required by my property to meet audit standards?

• The AHSA has a compilation of different documents (submitted by participating properties) that can be used as templates for your property.  Check the list available on the AHSA website.  Any of the forms, charts and tables in the AHSA manuals are also available electronically.

• How much was the WCB refund in 2009?

• The amount of the WCB refund for 75 participating AHSA properties totaled over $414,548 in 2009.

• What is WHMIS?

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

  WHMIS is Canada’s hazard communication standard.  The key elements of the system are cautionary labeling of controlled products, provision of material safety data sheets and worker education programs.

• What are MSDS?

• Material Safety Data Sheets

  MSDS provide information regarding the safe storage, handling and use of controlled products in the workplace. MSDS provide detailed information about the product, including the product’s properties, its hazards and how to prevent over exposure. There are 9 required categories that must be included on MSDS:

  • Product identification and use
  • Hazardous ingredients
  • Physical data
  • Fire and explosion data
  • Reactivity data
  • Toxicological properties
  • Preventative measures
  • First aid measures
  • Preparation data of MSDS

Web Based Delivery

When writing the exam, can a participant review their answers and make changes to their selections?

Yes, as long as they haven't already exited the program

Can a participant get a replacement password if previous password was forgotten?

You may request your password to be sent to your email address here

Is there a time limit in which the participant must complete the whole program before the password expires?

Yes; 30 days. Access can be extended by contacting the AHSA.

Is there a time limit on the exams?

Yes; 30 minutes

Is there specific computer software systems and browser required to run the program on-line?

• Windows 98 with SP2, 2000, NT, ME, XP Home and XP Pro
• Windows Media Player 9+ - free download available here
• Macromedia Flash Player 8.x - free download available here
• Adobe Acrobat Viewer - free download available here