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Who designed and who wrote the
software?
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Sundown Interactive
Communications Corporation designed and developed the interfaces and all
of it’s content.
The web servers are owned by Sundown.
Course Content:
Sundown used certified WHMIS, Fork-lift and TDG trainers to develop
those topics as well as consulting with Health & Safety specialists
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Do the program courses comply as a certified training
course in Canada?
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The WHMIS, Fork-lift Truck
and TDG courses have been designed according to the requirements of the
Federal and Provincial regulations.
Fork-lift has also been designed according to the CSA Standards.
Other courses are not regulatory in nature but reflect opinions of
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What are the training requirements for WHMIS?
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WHMIS legislation requires that anyone “who works” with or works in
“proximity to” a controlled product must receive proper training.
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How often does a worker
need to be trained in WHMIS?
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There is no specific time
frame stated by the legislation, however, it does state that workers
must know and be able to apply the information” when working.
If a worker has been transferred to another area where different
controlled products are being used, they should be retrained on those
products.
Inspector’s and consultant’s strongly recommend annual refresher
training on WHMIS because the courts have ruled in many cases that
trainingevery 2 or 3 years is not sufficient and does not provide "due
diligence". It always depends upon the judge ruling on the case. |
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Does the Fork-lift
training meet the CSA standards?
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| Yes, and it also meets the
guideline recommended by the Ministry of Labour, Ontario.
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Can the program be
delivered over the internet?
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| Yes, the WebWSIT
version is designed specifically for internet delivery.
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| What type of
internet hook-up does WebWSIT require? |
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WebWSIT
works best with a high speed internet connection although the
administration portion will function almost the same on dial-up.
Dial-up for the training portion of the platform is generally thought to
be too slow as the information is delivered in “Flash” movies that
must be sent through the internet as the trainee proceeds.
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more than one administrator for the program? |
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YES, WebWSIT is designed to
accommodate multiple administrators to allow for geographical ,
departmental, or facility administration. NO - CD-WSIT provides
for only one administrator although multiple individuals could be given
access to the administration side of the
program.
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Does the
program provide testing?
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YES, WSIT has built-in tests for each course. Clients can create
their own questions and tests. YES, WebWSIT
has built-in tests for each course.
Clients can create their own questions and tests complete with their own
images and sound-clips, if desired.
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What is a
User Licence?
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A User Licence is a unit of purchase that is assigned to a specific
worker or trainee.
It provides that person with unlimited access to all courses and
assigned tests for a continuous 12 month period.
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Do User Licences start
when they are purchased?
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NO - User Licences begin to “time-down” only from the moment the
administrator assigns them to individuals.
Otherwise, they remain the “bank” until required.
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Can a User Licence be shared with or transferred to
another employee?
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NO - User Licences are fixed to one specific worker.
In this way the integrity of the tests and reports is assured and “Due
Diligence” enhanced.
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Can the program be used by remote workers?
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CD-WSIT - NO, unless they are using a 3rd party internet hookup.
such as, PC Anywhere.
They would also require a high speed internet connection.WebWSIT
- YES - It can be used form anywhere where there is high speed internet
access.
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Does a User Licence allow access to every course?
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YES - CD-WSIT & WebWSIT is a suite
of courses and a "User" would receive access to all of it for one User
Licence Fee which lasts for 12 months.
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I am worried
about internet abuse by my staff, what can I do?
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You should write an “Internet Access Policy” and post it in highly
visible areas so all workers can see it.
In addition, you should provide a copy to each employee and have them
acknowledge, by signature, that they have read it and understand it.
Internet Policies should contain firm language regarding the
repercussions of internet abuse including the possibility of dismissal.
Sundown can help you with the development of your Policy.
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What are the system
requirements for the program?
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WSIT requires a PIII CPU or better with a minimum of 128mb ram, a
sound /video card, speakers or earphones. A minimum of 500mb
of free hard disk space is required to load the program.
Operating systems (O/S) from Windows98 on are acceptable including
WindowsXP and WindowsNT.
WebWSIT requires a PIII CPU or
better with a minimum of 128mb ram, a sound /video card, speakers or
earphones and a modum for internet connection.
Operating systems (O/S) from Windows98 on are acceptable including
WindowsXP and WindowsNT.
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Can the program be installed on a network?
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YES - WSIT can be installed on any Windows based network as part
of the LAN.
There are a variety of protocols that can be applied depending on client
needs.WebWSIT is installed on our
servers and can be accessed from any CPU with an internet high speed
connection.
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We have 3 plant locations, can we use the same
software in each?
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NO - each CD-WSIT installation requires its own software licence
and setup so you would be charged for 3 software licences ( 3 x $395 ).
With WebWSIT, Sundown hosts the
program so you can have as many facilities as you wish for just one
setup fee ($395 ).
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Can the training materials be customized?
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YES - Sundown can insert, into the interactive multimedia training,
client materials including pictures and text.
We can even create custom modules for clients in full interactive
multimedia including voice-over.
Clients can create their own questions and tests to enhance their due
diligence.
With WebWSIT, clients can furnish
Sundown with existing PowerPoint, MSWord, PDF or other formated
materials for insertion into the platform.
Clients can create their own questions and tests complete with images
and sound, if desired, and upload them to the Sundown server.
This can greatly enhance due diligence.
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What can
happen if a worker has not received proper WHMIS training or other
health and safety training?
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It is
imperative that * you can prove that an employee has not only taken
WHMIS training but has an understanding of WHMIS, hence,
the "Certification Test".
* "you" refers to ...
» the company,
» the executives,
» the Board of Directors,
» the supervisor,
» and the employee.
That’s right, the law states that it is illegal for a worker to be in
the workplace without proper WHMIS training.
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What kind of penalties can you expect for violating
the WHMIS Laws in Canada?
In Ontario, the fines start at $500 per
employee and goes up to $50,000.
In Alberta, the law allows for fines of up to $1,000,000 per day per
violation and up to 2 years imprisonment per day of offence.
Remember, you are considered guilty when charged with a WHMIS violation
and must prove your innocence.
If you have an accident that is WHMIS related, charges will be laid.
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