Manufacturers, we know you’re navigating unprecedented challenges, especially with the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Now more than ever, finding ways to boost efficiency and productivity is essential.

That’s where CME’s training comes in. We’re here to equip you with the tools you need to stay competitive. And the best part? Thanks to provincial funding, we’re offering free online training courses for you and your entire team. Whether you’re on the shop floor or at your desk, accessing valuable training has never been easier.

WHAT COURSES ARE BEING OFFERED?

Lean 101

This one-day, hands-on, ‘learning by doing’ style of workshop will cover the Lean concepts of customer focus, information and material flow and waste elimination. In this introductory session, participants will take part in simulation exercises to gain an understanding of the foundations of Lean and learn what it means to pursue perfection.

Ontario Health and Safety Law for Managers/Supervisors & JHSC

Next session date: March 27, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, JHSC or safety representatives. The course will focus on the key legal requirements under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Participants will gain an understanding of their key duties and responsibilities and how to establish due diligence for themselves and their organization. The enforcement role of Ministry of Labour, Training, Skills and Development (MLTSD) inspectors will also be reviewed. This course will also meet the requirements for the MLTSD mandatory basic Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps training under Ontario Regulation 297/13.

Conducting Effective Incident/Accident Investigations & Reporting

This course is designed for anyone within an organization responsible for carrying incident or accident investigations. Participants will gain an understanding of the steps required to respond to and carry out effective investigations that will meet legal requirements and identify causes that will lead to corrective actions that will prevent a reoccurrence. The course will cover evidence gathering and causal analysis techniques required to identify true causes of incident/accidents.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Measures

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, JHSC or safety representatives. Employers are required to identify, assess, and control hazards within their workplace.  This activity is the most effective way to proactively keep workers safe. Participants will gain an understanding of what hazards are and how to identify them so they may be properly assessed for risk and controlled to their lowest practicable level of risk.

How to Carry Out a Workplace Health and Safety Inspection

In this course, you will learn how to effectively plan, conduct, and document health and safety inspections. Gain the skills you need to promote a culture of safety and prevent workplace accidents before they happen.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

This one day course is general WHMIS training designed for all employees within an organization. The system is designed to provide information on how to safely use, handle, and store hazardous materials. WHMIS training has been mandatory for Canadian workplaces since 1988. In 2018, it became mandatory to train on the new system of labeling called the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Participants will gain an understanding of the health and safety hazards related to working with chemicals and how WHMIS is designed to protect them. This course will also meet the mandatory WHMIS training requirements

Women in Leadership Program

Tailored exclusively for women in manufacturing, this program empowers participants to boost employee engagement, enhance productivity, and drive business success. By delivering best-in-class leadership training in a women’s only learning environment, participants will develop a powerful network of peers and advocates.

SECURE YOUR SPOT & LEARN MORE

Contact Nathalia Maia, Training Services and Programs Manager.