Course description
This course explores creating a healthy and safe workplace in the agri-business environment through the interpretation and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related legislation, including WHMIS/GHS. Students will identify common workplace hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate control measures. Additional prevention programs will be explored including incident investigations, worker training and emergency planning.
Course details
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.
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