1) Workplace Essentials
 In 2003 the NSSC embarked on a project called Essential Skills. The essence of this initiative helps to ensure Canadians have the right skills for changing work and life demands. Our goal is to enhance the skill levels of Canadians who are entering - or are already in - the workforce. With Human Resources and Skills development Canada , NSSC along with other sector councils, businesses, labour groups, and sector like organizations can increase awareness and understanding of Essential Skills, by supporting the development of tools, applications, and building on existing research.
Essential Skills are the skills people need for work, learning and life. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills and are the cornerstone of lifelong learning. Essential skills underlie the performance of most workplace tasks.
Related Products Available
These products, used together and tailored to an operation, will provide an excellent guide for the employer. It will enable the employer to identify areas for improvement in employees' levels of essential skills
Assessment Tools
Workplace Essentials Multiple Choice Exam
Workplace Essentials Performance Checklist
Workplace Essentials Activities
Coaching and Upgrading Tools
Workplace Essentials Oral Communication Module
Workplace Essentials Document Use Module
Workplace Essentials Thinking Skills Module
Workplace Essentials Job Task Planning and Organizing Module
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2) Ergonomics
 NSSC has undertaken a project dealing with ergonomics, which seeks to study the relationship of humans to their working environment and aims to improve working conditions and increase efficiency. NSSC will provide training resources and learning components based on effective training for managers and employees in the areas of ergonomics. In an industry where workers perform repetitious movements consistently, accidents occur on a frequent basis. It is important to instill proper movements to minimize injuries. Effective training can limit exposure to risk factors, improve injury avoidance skills, improve morale, increase job satisfaction and improve competitiveness. The development of these resources and components include the following:
Related Products Available:
- Introductory Ergonomic Training Video for Employees , DVD entitled “Work Smarter, Not Harder”
- Cost Justifying Ergonomics
- Integrating Ergonomics into the Workplace
- Ergonomic Risk Identification
- Solving Ergonomic Problems
As part of the overall ergonomic modules, packages of resources will be made available for workplaces. These packages will contain lists of internet resources, suppliers of equipment and a bibliography of relevant books and other literature to assist Occupational Health & Safety departments in their own ergonomic initiatives. Click here to find out more.
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