Occupational Health and Safety
OCHS 3200 - Safety System Analysis

This course develops student ability to objectively analyze (audit) the effectiveness of an organization's occupational health and safety program and overall safety system. Explores several measurement and analysis tools and investigates various approaches used to determine safety program effectiveness. Explains and contrasts compliance analyses and best practice analyses. Describes several methods of designing and administering review criteria, questionnaires, perception surveys, interviews, and a final report. You analyze either the workplace inspection component or the safety committee component of a safety program at an organization of your choice. Plan to spend about twelve hours at the workplace you choose. You observe the work and the work environment, review documents, administer a questionnaire, and conduct interviews. You present the results of your component analysis in a final report. Prerequisites: OCHS 2200 (3 Credits)

Winter 2010

Jan 04-Mar 26	12 Weeks	$494.00	CRN: 74084
Jan 04-Mar 26			DIS
Instructor: Lesley Norris
Note: This is a Distance Learning course (paper-based) with weekly tutor support available by e-mail and/or phone.  Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled 'OCHS 3200 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT'.  Please ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT.  COURSE MATERIALS: The above price is for tuition only; course materials are additional.  Course materials are NOT shipped automatically - you must order them from the BCIT Bookstore.  Orders can be placed online at http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone at 604-432-8379 or toll-free at 1-877-333-8379 on or after November 30, 2009.  SPONSORED STUDENTS: If you are a newly sponsored-student, you and/or your sponsor should contact the OH&S Department at 604-432-8429 or toll-free at 1-800-663-6542, ext.  8429 for detailed registration information.  IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the night before the term starts on January 4).  This course will be offered again in the Spring 2010 Term (April 6-June 25).  Web registration will open Sunday, February 14 and phone registration on Monday, February 15 (604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610, option 1).
Note: Guided learning format.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Jan 04-Mar 26	12 Weeks	$149.00	CRN: 76310
Jan 04-Mar 26			DIS
Note: This is a Re-Registration course for students, who in the previous term, did not complete their Distance Learning course, and need to utilize the one-time re-registration option to extend their term for another 12-weeks at a reduced fee.  Weekly tutor support (via e-mail and/or phone) is included.  Upon re-registration, expect to receive confirmation via e-mail.  NOTE: No additional course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore.  The 'Student Handbook: Winter 2010 Term' + 'Request To Write Exam' forms will be available ONLINE at http://www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml
Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Spring/Summer 2010

Apr 06-Jun 25	12 Weeks	$502.00	CRN: 52059
Apr 06-Jun 25			DIS
Note: This is a Distance Learning course (paper-based) with weekly tutor support available by e-mail and/or phone.  Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled 'OCHS 3200 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT'.  Please ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT.  COURSE MATERIALS: The above price is for tuition only; course materials are additional.  Course materials are NOT shipped automatically - you must order them from the BCIT Bookstore.  Orders can be placed online at http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone at 604-432-8379 or toll-free at 1-877-333-8379 on or after February 14.  SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available online.  For course registration visit: http://www.bcit.ca/admission/sponsorship.shtml .  For course materials visit: http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml .  IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the night before the term starts on April 6).  This course will be offered again in the Fall 2010 Term (September-November).  Web registration will open Sunday, May 30 and phone registration on Monday, May 31 (604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610, option 1).
Note: Guided learning format.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Apr 06-Jun 25	12 Weeks	$151.00	CRN: 57676
Apr 06-Jun 25			DIS
Note: This is a Re-Registration course for students, who in the previous term, did not complete their Distance Learning course, and need to use the one-time option to extend their term for another 12-weeks at a reduced fee.  Weekly tutor support (via e-mail and/or phone) is included.  Upon re-registration, expect to receive confirmation via e-mail.  NOTE: No additional course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore.  The 'Student Handbook: Spring 2010 Term' + 'Request To Write Exam' forms will be available ONLINE at http://www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml
Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.