Course Overview
Discusses how to coordinate, develop, implement, and maintain an OH&S program within an organization. Explores how political, cultural , economic, and industry climates as well as corporate and personal values influence safety culture. Introduces management commitment, employee involvement, communication, supervision, education and training, safety recognition, safety policy, and safety committees. Provides legal, moral, and economic reasons for implementing a safety program. Outlines how to develop the policies and procedures required for a written OH&S program including workplace inspections, accident investigations, record keeping, first aid, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, job hazard analysis, training, work procedures and regular program review.
Domestic fees
$222.16 - $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 of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role and functions of standard setting bodies in relation to fire prevention and protection
- Explain the basic codes/standards as applied to fire safety
- Summarize basic fire detection and control systems and devices
- Explain why safety programs are needed and how values influence program success.
- Describe the relationship between a successful safety program, effective leadership and communication, and a strong commitment to safety.
- Describe the key components of a safety program and how program information should be organized.
- Identify hazard recognition, evaluation, and control methods that must be included in the safety program.
- Apply education, training, communication, program promotion and employee participation needs to program design.
- Outline supervisory issues that must be addressed in the safety program.
- Summarize health and occupational hygiene requirements necessary for inclusion in most safety programs.
- Apply total loss control principles to safety programming requirements.
- Describe the process necessary for successful safety program implementation.
- Explain methods to measure and enhance safety performance that will ensure continual safety program improvement.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Safety Program Design (OCHS 2200) 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
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 2200 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33147
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 33147
- $685.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lesley Norris
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 Winter term (January - March)
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Status
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CRN 33148
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 33148
- $222.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lesley Norris
Course outline
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
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of OCHS 2200 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 47615
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 47615
- $685.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 25 | 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. 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 2200 - Winter 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 MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. The purchase of a required Textbook (Bird & Germaine) is additional. Place your order with the BCIT Bookstore online at www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone at 604-432-8379 / 1-877-333-8379 (option 3) - at the end of November. ACCESS: Available the first day of January 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, Gurleen Bhatia 604-451-7118 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 7118 or gbhatia1@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 Spring Term (April-June). Registration will open end February -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
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CRN 48891
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 48891
- $222.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 25 | 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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- RE-REGISTER in this section ONLY if you were registered in the previous Fall 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 Fall Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 2200 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO additional print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Winter Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Fall Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Winter Term will be available January term start. You will need to access the Winter 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.
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
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