Occupational Health and Safety

The major objective of the Occupation Health and Safety course will be on the identification, evaluation and control of safety hazards associated with the work environment. During the duration of the offering, you will develop a solid understanding of the legislation, processes, procedures and techniques involved in workplace safety hazard recognition, assessment and control. More specifically, you will become adept in: • Theoretical and applied aspects of the occupation health and safety function in human resource management; • Economic, social and moral considerations of Occupational Health and Safety in an organization; • Classification and identification of workplace hazardous agents; • Techniques for recognizing, assessing and controlling safety hazards; • Management of health and safety programs in an organization. Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.