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
$217.52 - $685.26 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
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 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 2100 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 52072
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 52072
- $671.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | 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.
- 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).
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 53954
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 53954
- $217.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shelley Baldry
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
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
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 2100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33576
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 33576
- $685.26 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.
- 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 Winter term (January - March)
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 33577
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 33577
- $222.16 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.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- 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
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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