Provides an overview of the OH&S field and discusses how health and safety relate to an organization's overall management system. Introduces leadership commitment, open communication, and legal accountability as core concepts that form the basis for effective safety programs. Also explores the wide variety of functions within the OH&S field and the required resources for the safety generalist.

Introduces the concepts of how accidents/incidents are caused and provides evidence to support the analysis and investigation of these causes. Analyzes a variety of sources, from historical perspectives to current behavioural theories, for their application to today's workplaces. Discusses accident investigation techniques and their legal implications. Students conduct a real or mock accident investigation as part of their course requirements. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000

Explores the general concepts of legislation relevant to the safety field. The history of the Canadian legal system sets the tone for introducing the concepts of workers' compensation, safety regulation, due diligence, consultation and enforcement. Critically compares OH&S systems in Canada, the United States, and around the world. Introduces Canadian legislation and other safety regulations. You need access to a copy of your governing OH&S legislation. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000

Discusses how to coordinate, develop, implement, and maintain an OH&S program within an organization. Explores how political, cultural , economic, and industry climates as well as corporate and personal values influence safety culture. Introduces management commitment, employee involvement, communication, supervision, education and training, safety recognition, safety policy, and safety committees. Provides legal, moral, and economic reasons for implementing a safety program. Outlines how to develop the policies and procedures required for a written OH&S program including workplace inspections, accident investigations, record keeping, first aid, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, job hazard analysis, training, work procedures and regular program review. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

Introduces the hierarchy of workplace hazard controls- engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment. Examines in detail workplace sanitation and personal facilities, safety through design, lighting and ventilation systems, materials handling, basic electrical safety, lockout and de-energization, personal protective equipment, lift trucks and fall protection. Explains how to successfully eliminate or reduce the risks associated with a variety of work processes. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

Builds on the information presented in OCHS 2320 (or OCHS 2321). Examines, in detail: guarding, metalworking machines, woodworking machines, welding and thermal cutting, excavation, blasting, confined space entry, boilers and pressure vessels, commercial fleet safety, automated processes, ladders and scaffolds. Explains how to successfully eliminate or reduce the hazards and risks associated with several work processes. Prerequisites: OCHS 2320

Introduces legislation regulating hazardous materials used and transferred in the workplace and the environment. Fully explores workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. Investigates lead abatement and asbestos management and control options for their workplace application. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

Designed to help develop a personal learning plan to prepare for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional examination. One course module outlines the application, examination, and registration processes. Encourages you to evaluate your competencies in each of the exam domains and determine your readiness to write the exam. Also includes a series of exam preparation and writing techniques. Identifies additional reference sources and links for students who need to study a particular topic in more depth.

Explores the provincial OH&S legislation in BC governed by the BC Workers Compensation Act and the Workers Compensation Board Occupational Health & Safety Regulation. The history of BC legislation and how it has evolved sets the tone for discussions on the current legislative system, its enforcement and recent trends toward prosecution. Introduces the BC WCB structure, mandate policies, and procedures. Learning activities revolve around applying key regulations and sections of the Act to the workplace. Students must obtain a copy of the BC legislation or have access to it via the BC WCB's website. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000

Introduces the Canadian legal system including its development, constitutional law, the Charter, torts, contracts, and business relationships. Emphasizes the application and importance of business law to the OH&S professional.

Focuses on the reduction of the effects of disasters through established and proven workplace emergency plans, procedures, and training. Evaluates the issues that arise prior to, during, and immediately following an emergency, as well as the long-range recovery challenges that follow. Discusses the development of an emergency response team and its implications. Includes an overview of community and government disaster services. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

First in a series of three courses (OCHS 3200, OCHS 4200, OCHS 4220) on how to 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

Examines the specialized field of risk management, which is devoted to minimizing the adverse effects of accidental loss on an organization. Explores the five steps of risk management identifying exposures to accidental loss, examining risk management strategies, selecting the best risk management technique, implementing the chosen risk management technique, and monitoring the results. Discusses purchasing insurance as one means of managing risk. Also explores the recent legislative trend of requiring workplace risk assessments. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and OCHS 2200 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

Covers human factors in the scientific study of people at work. Emphasizes strategies and techniques for improving worker safety, health, efficiency, and comfort. Discusses recent trends in the ergonomics field, including the physical working environment, adaptation of tools and the workplace to the worker, equipment design, impacts on productivity, and the importance of involving workers and management in all ergonomics program efforts. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

Focuses on return to work options and opportunities for workers who have suffered injuries. Introduces the integrated case management team concept. Although often considered a cost reduction tool, demonstrates how the integrated team approach can be designed to ensure the dignity and well-being of the injured worker. Module topics include an overview of injury management, rehabilitation and return to work, legislation policies and ethics, collective agreement considerations, basics of assessment and treatment, negotiation skills, case studies, and development of a practical injury management plan for the workplace. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100)

This theory course introduces the concepts of recognizing, identifying, monitoring, evaluation, and recommending control measures for common chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Discusses the benefits of implementing an occuptional hygiene program. Explores a wide range of hygiene topics including permissible levels, exposure limits, radiation, temperature and pressure extremes, asbestos contamination, and ventilation design. Prerequisites: OCHS 2340 and OCHS 2420

This one-week laboratory session provides hands-on training in the calibration and use of occupational hygiene equipment. The small class size ensures that all students can participate in practical exercises with the equipment. Conducts hygiene monitoring on the BCIT campus in Burnaby, BC. Requires a pre-reading assignment. Prerequisites: OCHS 4320

Provides an overview of occupational diseases and their causes, prevalence, and prevention. Occupational health is defined as a multi-disciplinary approach to the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of work-related diseases and injuries. One module introduces how to set up and lead an occupational health program. Discusses respiratory, skin, liver, and kidney disorders. Explores occupational diseases of the nervous system and reproductive system, as well as those related to biological and physical agent exposures. A module on occupational cancer addresses this timely and controversial workplace concern. Prerequisites: OCHS 4320

Begins with the history of fire and how its use and misuse have influenced humanity over the centuries. Includes the chemistry of fire, fire hazards, fire causes, and fire statistics. Introduces applicable legislation and fire codes. Discusses fire prevention activities, occupancy requirements, and construction considerations for fire safety. Introduces the role of firefighters in life safety and prevention activities.

Explores fire detection and suppression. Includes fire detection systems, portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, fire, smoke, and heat alarms, and fire annunciation panels. Discusses the specific detection and suppression issues of chemical, heating, and electrical hazards. Describes the firefighter's role in prevention and suppression. Prerequisites: OCHS 4420

Examines environmental law in Canada and explores current trends including air, water and soil quality, municipal and hazardous waste management, and the environmental assessment process. Explores in-depth the current environmental issues, with an emphasis on Canadian industries. Also discusses the roles and impact of the media, partisan politics, and the public. Prerequisites: OCHS 2320