Course description
This course introduces human resources (HR) professionals to the broad, ever-changing field of occupational health and safety (OHS). Through a variety of learning methods, the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be examined to develop a solid understanding of legislation as well as health and safety issues and programs. Extensive study of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is featured in this course. The importance of proactive health and safety strategies and the promotion of employee health and wellbeing including mental health in the workplace will also be discussed.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Course equivalencies
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery