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It is essential...
It is essential for any new employee to know about the safety work practices prior to start his job. This program to me is a very good way of teaching to employee about the basic safety standards and practices.

Student, Adult Learning Centre

I have found your course to be extremely useful and knowledgable. Thank you for giving young workers an upportunity to learn about the importance of safety in a workplace. Thanks again

It's a great program!
I just wanted to let you know that I think Passport To Safety is a really great program. I have been fortunate enough not to be injured at work or have a family member severly injured. I have 2 places of work. I recieve a lot of safety training that I use on a daily basis without realizing. I also believe that the first aid course is something everyone in the workplace should participate in so you can better understand all the safety precautions. I have been WHIMIS trained and recived my first aid. I also have been trained to use all the PPE in my workplace and know the hazards. Thanks you for giving me more knowledge about my safety and how to handle situations if I or someone gets injured on the job. Student, age 17 (excerpted)

i found it very informative. i was surprised to learn that i didn't know as much as i thought i did. - Student, District School Board of Niagara

It was a good test. I had thought that I would get all the questions right because of my WHIMS and saftey traing at work, but I did infact get some wrong, and learnt some new tips! Thanks - Student, Avon Maitland District School Board

I think the test was good it would really make students and other workers aware of where they are working and what they should look for and know about their safety and rights. Good Test don't change it! - Durham District School Board

I think that the safety test is an excellent way to test and improve my knowledge about safety at work. - Student, Sault Ste. Marie

It is very intersting to see how much I actually knew about work safety and how I didn't have to do a lot of corrections. - Durham District School Board

it was a very useful test! i learned some important facts that i did not know before, also i have a health and safety test tomorrow..i feel that by doing this test its helped me prepare a little for the test tomorrow - Student, Toronto District School Board

I felt that that test was very educational and I learned alot of new things. I think i will benefit from it in the workforce. - Student, Job Connect

this test was good. I liked how some of the questions were difficult so you would get them wrong and you could learn about them. - Student, Lakehead District School Board

Each section of the test was very thorough and provided me with important information. Completion of the course helped me gain knowledge of WHMIS, MSDSs, and my rights as a worker. I feel confident in my ability to handle any potential hazards I may encounter in the workplace. Thank you. - Student, Concord

The option to complete this test online is great.
It gave me a chance to test what I "thought" was true, and correct some false information I may have had in the past without being penalized. It's great to be able to look over my mistakes and learn from them. I highly recommend this test to others!! – Student, Ottawa

TEACHER FEEDBACK

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An important part...
The Passport to Safety Challenge for Teens has become an important part in our pre-employment preparation for our cooperative education students

Cooperative Education Teacher, Port Perry High School

Thank you for your great work with Passport!
My students always enjoy the test day when they can demonstrate their safety knowledge to themselves immediately. And I feel much more confident that they are well prepared for a safe co-op experience when they have that certificate in hand!

Teacher
St. John Catholic High School
Perth, Ontario
(home of one of the original Passport pilot projects!)

We use Passport to Safety in our Co-op classes here at BDSS.
When we get to the printing of the certificate for passing their test we encourage students to print two copies. One so the teacher can see that the student has successfully completed the safety awareness quiz and the other copy we encourage students to put in their portfolio. They would use their portfolio to take to a possible employer when applying for a job. It is impressive to see the students achievements and accomplishments. The Passport to Safety Certificate lets the employer know that the student has some awareness of safety.
Susan Gordon
Cooperative Education
Beamsville D. S.S.

Passport to Safety is also used by many employers
in our region as a qualifier for part-time amd student summer jobs.
It has merit with the employers.
Keep up the good work.
Thomas Ulvstal

Thanks for recognizing our efforts and thanks to you, for providing such important and vital information to our students!
Tina Magnanelli-Diana

I wanted to let you know how great and useful the tests were. It was a great series to "tie up loose ends". They were much appreciated.
Teacher, Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School

Not only have the students taken the Passport to Safety Test, we use it for all of our experiential learning programs, students at risk, and our grade 10 careers course. For the Cooperative Education Program, we have the students take the test during pre-placement and also an update at the end of the placement. It is a most effective tool for introductory safety to all levels in high school. The students are quite impressed with their certificate which is available in both French and English. Thank you for making this extremely valid tool available to our students.
Teacher, CSDECSO

Just to let you know I use the Passport to Safety site each semester ...
and the students really enjoy the information and the challenge.
Teacher, York Region District School Board

I just wanted to thank you for the neat program - Passport to Safety.
All my computer students did it this semester and it was well received and worth while. I know the students learned from it. Thank you. Count me in again next year in the fall when I do Co-op again.
Terry Walker, teacher, Avon Maitland District School Board

I recently had the pleasure of meeting both Candace Carnahan and Paul Kells
after Candace spoke to the E.C.E class. As the coordinator for Coop education at Moira Secondary School (Belleville), myself and about 15 students were invited to this presentation. For the second straight semester, all cooperative education students are required to successfully complete the Passport To Safety Test and to include a copy of their certificate for their portfolio. The test has been very beneficial as an introduction to basic Workplace Health and Safety issues that a number of students , new to the workforce would otherwise not be aware of. I spoke briefly with Paul Kells at the conclusion of the talk by Candace and expounded on the positives of the program for Cooperative education students relatively new to the workforce. Also indicated that a number of area employers are now asking students during their interviews whether they have attained their Passport To Safety Certificates. My students were able to present these certificates on the spot. In cases where the employers did not inquire, students were able to present the certificate and explain the merits of the program. A number of area employers hiring summer students are now asking that Certification is mandatory, and will be beneficial in being a successful applicant for the part-time position. - J Boultbee, Moira Secondary School

My co-op students have taken the
This test replaces the in class test. All the students get 100% and a certificate to put in their portfolios. They "do not complain"! – Maria Erb, St. Thomas Aquinas S. S

We've used the program now for the year
and truly like it because it does provide a certificate / transcipt for each student to show employers. Our COPE program - a recovery credit program with co-op, uses the program as a last part of their safety training. They do the scavenger hunt, 7 things you need to know quizzes and other WHMIS testing before they do the passport to safety. Since most of these students are already working in the community - they are being made aware of the importance of safety - both now and for their future.

– Maxine Keske, Central Huron Secondary School

Thank you for all your support
It is a great program and I will continue to use it with my cooperative education students in the fall.

– Marcy Cooper, St. Mark High School

The program is fabulous
I love the ability to access student profiles and for students to be able to print certificates. It fits very well with my in-class curriculum. Also, I've encouraged students to include this in a portfolio and on their resumes.

– Gail Cipriani, Healthcare Support Services Program Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Here at St. Catharines Collegiate in St. Catharines, ON we appreciate the program Passport to Safety.
I used the program both semesters this year in our Co-Operative Education program. As safety is an important element in our ten day in-school session. I will make the passport to safety test mandatory for all co-operative education students before going out to their co-op placements next year.
- Dianne Marshall, St. Catharines Collegiate

It is an excellent resource
and addition to the safety component that we do for our pre-employment in Co-op. - Teacher, Niagara Catholic District School Board

Successfully completed a pre-employment session with my co-op students - Teacher, Grand Erie District School Board
What a great website with educational and informative information.

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