Course Overview
This course provides a foundation for developing a safe workplace ethic and builds on WorksafeBC workplace obligations and regulations as they apply to working in outdoor settings. The course includes a number of provincially or nationally recognized safety certification modules. This training is recommended or required by employers and is applicable to field lab conditions in the SRM program.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify basic concepts, sources of information and general obligations of employers and employees in the work environment as detailed by Worksafe BC for workers in field locations specific to the area of study.
- Develop a plan for a pre-work inspection and safety meeting.
- Demonstrate First Aid Skills that meet Worksafe BC OFA Level 1 certification.
- Demonstrate First Aid Skills that meet Worksafe BC TE certification
- Demonstrate the safe operation of an all terrain vehicle (ATV).
- Describe and discuss safe practices while working in areas frequented by bears and responses during a bear or cougar (or other wild animal) encounter.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2009
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