- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in OCHS 1000† († may be taken concurrently)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$213.19 - $658.31 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Apply OHS legislation to Canadian provincial and federal jurisdictions.
- Research both federal and provincial legislation to determine legal requirements.
- Describe the role and function of OHS and workers’ compensation systems.
- Describe the enforcement process in several OHS jurisdictions.
- Outline the systems in several jurisdictions for workers’ compensation claims, assessments, and experience rating systems.
- List the basic requirements of a due diligence defence for OHS, and develop recommendations to prevent or defend against litigation.
- Compare and contrast the OHS systems and the workers’ compensation systems in Canada, the United States, and several other countries.
- Access several OHS standards organizations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
OHS Legislation (OCHS 2100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of OCHS 2100 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 52072
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress
- CRN 52072
- $658.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shelley Baldry
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2100 - Spring 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 first day of April 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 Fall Term (September-November). Registration will open end May -- 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 53954
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress
- CRN 53954
- $213.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shelley Baldry
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 52070 RE-REGISTER in this section ONLY if you were registered in the previous Winter 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 Winter 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 2100 - Spring 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 Spring Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Winter Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Spring Term will be available at April term start. You will need to access the Spring 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.