Course description
This course will begin with a review of the reasons why a comprehensive and integrated health and safety program (beyond compliance with regulatory standards) is of benefit to workplaces. It will cover the principles in the development and monitoring of a workplace health and safety program by following the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model when designing, implementing, monitoring, or continuously improving the OHS Management System (OHSMS). The course will also include how to engage key stakeholders in each of these stages to ensure success. This course covers all the elements of the OHS management system (OHSMS) standards commonly applied in Canada.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Apr. 25, 2026
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2026 registration is now open.Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
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