EXOS 4644 - Statistics and Data Management in Occupational Health and Safety

This course will introduce students to statistics and data management, through a Health and Safety professional's perspective. The focus of the course includes an introduction to basic units of measure, statistical analysis, and how to present and interpret data visually. Topics include: basic arithmetic and algebraic operations; units of measurement, basic statistical measures; probability, sampling distribution and confidence levels; examples of performance measures; and data display and reporting. The course includes specific and practical examples of how each topic may be applied to occupational health and safety management.

Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• 🗸 Describe health and safety metrics and how to measure them.
• 🗸 Classify types of data.
• 🗸 Measure central tendency and variability in a dataset.
• 🗸 Use probability, distribution, and correlation for analysis of safety data.
• 🗸 Compare safety data collection methods.
• 🗸 Select the best type of chart to use with different data.
• 🗸 Select the best type of chart to use with different data.
• 🗸 Describe the role of predictive analytics for safety management.

• 🗸 This course delivery format is bichronous.
• 🗸100% of course content is delivered online.
• 🗸 Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course.
• 🗸 The asynchronous dates course cover pre-course work/assessments in between synchronous sessions and post-course assessments (quizzes, assignments etc.).
• 🗸 To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.
• 🗸 There are no prerequisites for this course; however, completion of Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620) and/or Management of Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4621) is recommended for student success.
• 🗸 Students are encouraged to use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to practice activities and complete assignments.