Course description

This course provides an overview and interpretation of relevant and increasing Health and Safety Legislation. Students will be able to identify and compare the legislated responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers. There will be a review and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Designated Substance Regulations and WHMIS Regulations (Global Harmonized System (GHS).

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

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