Introduction to Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Course description

This course will provide an introduction to and foundation for all other courses in the program. Students will learn about an organization’s moral, legal and ethical responsibilities to the safety and wellness of its workers. Concepts explored include: due diligence; health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices; duties of workplace parties; inspections, investigations, and audits; disability management; work disability prevention; physical. biological and chemical and safety hazard/risk assessment and mitigation; occupational hygiene; psychological health and safety in the workplace including violence and harassment; emergency preparedness; the role of training in health and safety; safety culture/climate; and health promotion in the workplace.

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