Course Overview
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.
Domestic fees
$288.11 - $905.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Support others in developing their understanding of technical language.
- Select appropriate evaluation methods for specific hazards in the workplace.
- Apply models of Recognition - Evaluation - Control and Source - Path - Receiver through recommendations for an effective occupational health and safety program.
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach in the evaluation of occupational hygiene-related hazards in the work environment, including recognition and evaluation of high risk work practices.
- Develop a systematic approach for evaluation of selected work environments, processes and practices based on concepts, principles and research of occupational hygiene while integrating personal and professional knowledge and experience.
- Identify required changes in work processes and practices and develop collaborative strategies for advocating changes to improve the health and safety of the work environment.
- Develop a beginning awareness of resources (financial, human, material and time) required for organizations to adopt changes related to occupational health and safety.
- Build on verbal and written communication skills through learning experiences and assignments.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Occupational Hygiene (OCHS 4320) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 4320 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32900
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32900
- $905.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
- This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT, as you will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. If applicable, the required course materials can be purchased from the BCIT Distance and Online Bookstore at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca SPONSORED STUDENTS: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/ This course will be offered again in the Fall Term (September- December).
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Status
CRN 32901
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32901
- $288.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
- This Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who have received permission to extend their course for another 12-week term at a reduced cost to complete all the course requirements pending from the previous term. ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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