Description

This course will allow the student to become familiar with the concepts related to risk management, protection of a business and safety in the workplace.

Objectives

• Understand the different legal structures of businesses
• Understand the concept of risk
• Develop an effective strategy to manage and reduce risks
• Know different protections offered to microenterprises
• Know measures and entrepreneur's responsibilities for the health and safety of employees

Content Overview

• Legal structures for businesses: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or cooperative
• Identification of the company structure adapted to one's needs
• Identification of risks and types of risks
• Risk management strategies and risk reduction strategies
• Protections available for microenterprises: commercial insurance, bonding insurance, insurance solutions for exporters, AgriStability program, price pooling program, etc.
• Occupational health and safety: standards, entrepreneur’s responsibilities and accident prevention