EXOS 4620 - Introduction to Health and Safety Systems
1027095
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous
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Course Description
This introduction to theories and practices of health and safety programs in the workplace includes the recognition, evaluation, and control hazards. You will develop a basic understanding of accident control procedures as you examine the legislations related to accident investigation, work site inspection, accident causation theories, and safe-work procedure development.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- 🗸 Describe the fundamental elements within effective health and safety management systems including theoretical contributions, key stakeholders and workplace standards.
- 🗸 Discuss the field of occupational health and safety through review of historical context and foundational theories.
- 🗸 Articulate the value and common practices in developing and maintaining an OHS program.
- 🗸 Identify key OHS Management System (OHSMS) elements.
- 🗸 Apply the basic concepts and principles associated with managing safety such as: hazard assessment, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency management, workplace inspections, training and continuous improvement.
- 🗸 Describe the basic OHS legislation in Alberta and its general influence on OHS performance.
- 🗸 Discuss current trends in the OHS profession and professional ethics.
Notes
- 🗸 Offered fully online learning - asynchronous or synchronous format.
- 🗸Explore the main concepts of safety management, understand how they play a role in your work as a health and safety practitioner, and learn how to apply them for solving relevant practical problems.
- 🗸 This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.”
- 🗸 When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (asynchronous or synchronous).
- 🗸 The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- 🗸 There is a required textbook for this course.
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
- Human Resources Management Certificate : Elective Courses
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Core Courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma : OHS Certificate Core Courses
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