Common Safety Orientation (CSO)

This online or classroom course provides workers new to the energy industry with foundational health and safety concepts to support safe work performance. Participants will learn about safe work practices, emergency preparedness and response procedures, reporting incidents and near misses, apply the 10 Life Saving Rules, and identify and address workplace hazards.

Topics Covered

• Personal accountability for a safe work environment
• Contributing to a respectful workplace
• Arriving ready to work
• Introduction to the Energy Wheel and SIF (Serious Incidents and Fatalities) prevention
• Identifying common hazards in the energy industry
• Hazard assessment
• Life Saving Rules
• Emergency preparedness and response procedures
• Reporting incidents and near misses
• Safe work communications

• Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certificate that does not expire, online course certificates are self-print
• Passing grade on exam 80%
• Participants are given five attempts at the final exam. It is strongly recommended to review all course material between attempts. If all attempts are unsuccessful, re-registration into the course is required. Fees will apply
• Students have access to the course for 90 days from initial registration. If not completed within that time, registration fees will not be reimbursed see Cancelation Policy
• Classroom - Attendance and full participation are mandatory
• Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and may continue beyond 4:30 p.m. MT
• Energy Safety Canada offices are available to support during regular business hours Contact us