EXOS 4634 - Human Rights: Workplace Health and Safety
1027109
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous
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Course Description
Human Rights Legislation and Safety Legislation do not always work harmoniously together. When conflict occurs, one must be careful to achieve the safety objective with a minimal impact to fundamental human rights. This seminar will discuss the major areas of conflict including: pre-employment medical testing and medical information, duty to accommodate disabilities, provision of programs in different languages, drug and alcohol testing, and PPE and religious practices. Also, this seminar will acquaint you with the Human Rights Process and discuss strategies to ensure that you and your company are complying with the legislation.Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Identify and analyze human rights laws relevant to health and safety programs at the worksite. Discuss the Human Rights Law in Alberta and communicate an understanding of the application of Human Rights to health and safety. Develop skills necessary to develop safety programs which adhere to the requirements of Human Rights Law. Present information and plans related to Human Rights, and its impact on safety programs, to management and staff in a professional and usable manner. Learn how to communicate and interact effectively with the regulators, including Occupational Health and Safety and the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Identify and analyze human rights laws relevant to health and safety programs at the worksite. Discuss the Human Rights Law in Alberta and communicate an understanding of the application of Human Rights to health and safety. Develop skills necessary to develop safety programs which adhere to the requirements of Human Rights Law. Present information and plans related to Human Rights, and its impact on safety programs, to management and staff in a professional and usable manner. Learn how to communicate and interact effectively with the regulators, including Occupational Health and Safety and the Alberta Human Rights Commission.Notes
Offered fully online learning - synchronous format. Pre-and post-course activities may be required as part of this course. Pre-course instructions and materials will be available on eClass. The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. Graded on a pass or fail basis: a passing grade of 70% or higher is required to receive Completed Requirements (CR) on your transcript. Required reading materials: Alberta OH&S Act, Regulation, and Code, Alberta King’s Printer (alberta.ca/alberta-kings-printer).Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Seminar Courses
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