Employee competency training in 4 Steps / 4 Skills
Build Competent Confident Reliable employees leaders
Prepare your employes and leaders with the foundational knowledge of safety programs using our 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® approach.
Create and maintain a safe work environment where your employees and leaders apply safety principles daily and build a safer, more competent workforce.
Suitable for any business.
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4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® Safety for Employees
$99 CAD
100% Compliance
Ready to Integrate
Reduce insurance rates and give your employees and leaders the training and confidence they need with full OSHA, EPA, and NFPA compliance.
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Instant Access
Launch the learning portal immediately after checkout.
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100% Compliance
Align your teams with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
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OSHA, EPA, NFPA
Certification-ready content with refreshed regulatory updates.
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Digital Badge
Reward progress with shareable badges for your teams.
Curriculum
8 General Safety Modules
Cut down complicated compliance courses, and build safety into your business. All in 8 modules, 4 STEPS, and 4 SKILLS.
Put Safety first
Hundreds of safety courses exist, but which one do you choose? What about changing safety requirements? How do you keep your employees and leaders on the same page so they know the safety procedures?
When your employees forget the training protocols meant to keep your business safe, you risk losing your business reputation, or even worse, human lives.
General safety shouldn't be hard, though; it should be a part of every business.
Build your business simply, safely, and effectively without the headaches of planning and documenting common safety scenarios. The 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® online general safety course covers everything your Leaders and Employees need to hit the ground running without all the fuss. We've taken the most common safety scenarios over our 30 years of experience and simplified them into 8 modules, 4 STEPS, and 4 SKILLS.
The 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® Methodology
This simple cycle ensures consistent training quality whether you're onboarding new hires or cross-training veterans.
The 4 STEPS Process
- 1 Preparation: Trainer reviews the task and gathers materials
- 2 Demonstration: Trainer shows the task while explaining each action
- 3 Practice: Employee performs task with trainer guidance
- 4 Verification: Trainer signs off on competency
The 4 Core Skills
- • Hazard Recognition: Spot potential dangers before they become incidents
- • Risk Evaluation: Assess and prioritize safety concerns
- • Control Implementation: Take action to eliminate or reduce risks
- • Safety Communication: Share concerns and solutions effectively
Protect Your Business
Integrate general safety into your business and save $78,000 in claims.
- Save in workplace claims Average claims cost $78,000 in construction and $39,000 in manufacturing. One incident can threaten your business.
- Cut workplace injuries When you embed safety, you can cut incidents by up to 50 percent.
- Increase productivity Fewer lost workdays mean teams stay focused on the work that grows your business.
ROI In Action
Boost productivity
When you invest in a shared safety framework, insurance costs shrink and productivity climbs.
Business owners who adopt the 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® system consistently report measurable ROI. Insurance carriers reward compliant organizations with lower premiums, less downtime, and more predictability.
You also gain clarity: leaders know what to coach, employees know how to act, and customers see a reliable partner.
Start Small
Expand from leadership to every crew
Roll the framework out in phases so every team can adopt the language of safety.
Begin with the leadership course to establish expectations, then onboard frontline employees using the companion program. Both tracks share the same language and tools—so training is cohesive instead of fragmented.
Each module includes ready-to-use checklists, session guides, and reference sheets so teams can apply what they learn on day one.
Seamless Setup
Seamlessly integrate the 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® into business in under 4 minutes:
- Buy 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS®. You get immediate access to your own online portal, where you can assign, track, and review the course material.
- Assign course to leaders or employees.
- Track progress and completion.
- Review and reinforce safety practices.
👉 See it in action
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Not Another General Safety Course
At DETAC, we see the problem with most general safety courses: they're:
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Lengthy
General safety courses can range from 6-12 hours in length, requiring clicking through diagrams and irrelevant stock footage.
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Ambiguous
Irrelevant industry-specific jargon.
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Generic
Stock photos, boring animations, and fictitious characters.
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Clear
We provide actionable steps to identify what to look for in the workplace to avoid incidents.
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Tailored
The two versions of 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® build on each other without blurring the roles of supervisors and employees.
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Updated
We continually refresh content to stay ahead of evolving regulations, so you never need to replace your core safety training.
4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® was developed from real safety incidents and real-world casework gathered over 35 years.
We distilled the most common challenges into a framework your teams can apply immediately, without slogging through irrelevant content.
Culture
Made For You
At DETAC, we recognized the frustration that many business owners face. With hundreds of safety courses available, it's hard to know where to start or what actually works.
As a family-owned business, our CEO John saw a clear gap. Most businesses don't lack concern for safety. They simply struggle to make it a consistent part of their daily operations.
Safety isn't optional—it's a requirement for building a thriving business. We distilled decades of real-world experience into a framework any company can implement.
- Protect your people with shared language and expectations
- Strengthen team culture through high-trust communication
- Minimize disruptions with clear procedures everyone understands
- Build confidence by giving leaders and employees actionable tools
- Create accountability from the jobsite to the boardroom
Imagine a team that knows what to do before incidents happen. That's the promise of 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS®—a program designed so safety is lived, not just learned.
A practical roadmap that fits the way your teams actually work.
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Leadership-Ready
Equip supervisors with the coaching model they need to reinforce safety every day.
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Employee-Focused
Give frontline teams confidence with clear checklists, examples, and guided practice.
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Scalable
Roll out a single language for safety that scales from small crews to enterprise operations.
Everywhere Access
Safety Once, Safety Everywhere
4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® works on desktop and mobile, so leaders and employees stay aligned—whether they're in the field, at the office, or on the move.
Real safety isn't about checking boxes—it's a lifestyle. That means keeping training within reach the moment someone needs to review a step, confirm a process, or onboard a new teammate.
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In the field
Offline-friendly checklists and video briefs keep teams ready during high-pressure work.
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At the office
Managers track compliance at a glance and reinforce key skills during standups.
Safety once, safety everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® Employee Training
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How long does the course take to complete?
The Employee version takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete, broken into manageable modules. You can work through it at your own pace and return to review any section.
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Do I need any prior training experience to use this program?
No prior experience required. The 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® methodology is designed to be simple enough for any manager or supervisor to implement, regardless of their training background.
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Can I customize the training procedures for my specific industry?
Yes! The framework is designed to be adaptable to any industry. The Leaders version includes customizable templates and implementation guides to tailor the training to your specific needs.
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What's the difference between the Employee and Leaders versions?
The Employee version focuses on frontline worker competency, while the Leaders version includes additional tools for managers: implementation guides, customizable templates, worksheet downloads, and program management resources.
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Is there a certification upon completion?
Yes, you'll receive a digital certificate of completion that you can share on LinkedIn or include in your professional portfolio. The certificate demonstrates your competency in the 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® methodology.
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Can I train multiple employees with one purchase?
Each purchase covers one individual. For training multiple employees, consider our volume discounts or the Leaders version which includes implementation guides for team training.
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How do I verify that employees have mastered the skills?
The 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® methodology includes built-in verification steps. The Leaders version provides detailed assessment tools and tracking sheets to ensure competency before employees work independently.
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Does this work for remote/hybrid teams?
Absolutely! The methodology works in any environment. The online format makes it perfect for remote teams, and the Leaders version includes specific guidance for virtual training implementation.
Complete Your Training System
Add our Leaders course and save 30%. Effective training includes management competency—bundle both for $178 CAD.
Employee, leader, or general staff, we have a 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® course for you.
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4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® Safety for Employees
$99 CAD
Equip employees with safety knowledge using our 4 STEPS/4 SKILLS® course. Learn essential techniques for a safer workplace