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Accident Causation and Analysis OCHS 1200

Occupational Health and Safety Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. The exact cost will be displayed prior to confirming registration.

Course details

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.

Prerequisite(s)

  • 60% in OCHS 1000 ( may be taken concurrently)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$196.82 - $633.21 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of OCHS 1200 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 33575

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 33575
  • $633.21
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Shelley Baldry

Course outline

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Cost

$633.21

Important information
  1. Guided learning format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 8-12 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1200 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIAL / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the morning of September the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire OH&S 45-credit Certificate) be requested by contacting the Program Head, David Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Winter 2024 Term (January-March). Registration will open Wednesday, October 25 -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 33936

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 33936
  • $196.82
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Shelley Baldry

Course outline

View

Cost

$196.82

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. RE-REGISTER in this section ONLY if you were registered in the previous Spring Term, and did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Spring Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1200 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Fall Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Spring Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Fall Term will be available on September term start. You will need to access the Fall Term of the course in order to submit any outstanding assignments and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements, and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 50546

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sat Nov 18 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 50546
  • $633.21
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Sep 23 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Oct 07 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Oct 21 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Nov 04 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Nov 18 Sat 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$633.21

Important information
  1. This is a classroom based offering of this course. It will run from 8:30 to 16:30 on alternating Saturdays for 6 sessions starting on September 9th. This course will only run if enough students are registered. If there are not enough registrations you will be offered a full refund or registration into the online OCHS 1200 course offering in the fall term. Please contact David Wood at David_wood@bcit.ca or PH: 604-432-8220 or Nick Land at nland@bcit.ca PH: 604-432-8429 if you have any questions.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you will have sufficient information to:

  • Describe the management principles involved in a total loss prevention program.
  • Conduct various accident/incident investigations to determine the root causes and recommend corrective measures.
  • Describe several common causes of accidents.
  • Develop several approaches to promote safety and behavioural change in the workplace.
  • Conduct an effective interview of witnesses in an accident/incident investigation.
  • Complete a comprehensive accident/incident report.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

Accident Causation and Analysis (OCHS 1200) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Health Sciences

  1. Advanced Safety Management
    Certificate Part-time
  2. Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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