National Hydrological Services – Occupational Health and Safety Training

PurposeThe purpose of this Contract is to deliver specific occupational health and safety (OHS) training to National Hydrological Services (NHS) participants, herein referred to as participants, according to training objectives included in Appendix A to Annex A, Training Objectives. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) intends to contract services from one company (subcontractors allowed) capable of delivering professional training services that meet the established NHS training requirements. BackgroundThe NHS is the national authority responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada. In partnership with the provinces, territories and other agencies, NHS operates over 2,200 active hydrometric stations across the country. The operation of this network requires extensive field work in a variety of conditions and the use of many different types of equipment.NHS must ensure OHS training addresses four objectives:Meet legal obligations and licensing requirements;Raise awareness about task hazards and safe work practices;Ensure all staff are trained and retain certification to safely perform their duties, and;Provide instructions for and practical exposure to the safe use of specific equipment and proceduresObjectiveThe Contractor must provide training recognized by the safety community and the NHS for all of the NHS identified training requirements.