Course Overview
Builds on the information presented in OCHS 2320 (or OCHS 2321). Examines, in detail: guarding, metalworking machines, woodworking machines, welding and thermal cutting, excavation, blasting, confined space entry, boilers and pressure vessels, commercial fleet safety, automated processes, ladders and scaffolds. Explains how to successfully eliminate or reduce the hazards and risks associated with several work processes.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in OCHS 2320
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$217.52 - $671.54 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Cite and apply current workplace health and safety regulations and safety-related standards pertaining to the following work practices and processes:
- Excavation
- Blasting
- Ladders
- Work Platforms
- Hoisting
- Rigging
- Cranes
- Confined Spaces
- Fall Protection
- Mobile Equipment
- Recognize and discuss the range of potential safety hazards associated with these work practices and processes.
- Undertake literature and on-line resource searches to determine current accident trends in the workplaces using these work practices and processes.
- Interpret the technical language of workplace health and safety regulations, safety-related standards and accident statistics regarding these work practices and processes in a way that will make them accessible to members of health and safety committees and other non-specialists.
- List and explain the engineering, administrative and PPE control options available to reduce the safety hazards associated with these work practices and processes.
- Given the available control options and regulatory requirements, select the control option most appropriate for a specific workplace.
- Describe the characteristics of an adult learner and the range of learning styles of adult learners.
- Identify the range of training presentation methods available for adult learners and compare and contrast these methods.
- Given an identified training need, write learning outcomes, design the lesson plan and present training that will effectively meet the training need.
- Evaluate selected commercially-available safety training programs.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Workplace Hazards and Controls 2 (OCHS 2340) 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 2340 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 57086
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 57086
- $671.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Wendy Bennett
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).
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CRN 57088
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 57088
- $217.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Wendy Bennett
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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