Course Overview
Provides a review of safety issues and controls in a variety of workplaces. Each module begins with an overview of the work processes included in the industry sector. Then discusses the historical and current issues, and finally presents approaches for dealing with each of the major Occupational Health and Safety concerns. Addresses workplaces such as forest products, construction, health care, manufacturing, public sector, and natural resources.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify general hazards and recommendations to reduce those hazards in various industries.
- Analyse specific industries to determine their OH&S needs including recognition, evaluation and control of hazards.
- Research and identify industry-specific challenges in occupational health and safety.
- Develop a hazard assessment report, complete with recommendations and an implementation strategy.
- Identify OH&S future trends and industry needs.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.