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Occupational Health and Safety Applications
 

Workplace safety is a large and growing concern for both government and business. Workplace injuries can cause permanent disability or death. For employers, this can represent law suits, disability claims, re-training costs, and costly downtime in addition to the obvious tragedy of an injured employee. Prevention of injury is the primary focus of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the numerous safe work associations in the private sector. As such, there is a growing need for Safety professionals who can work within the guidelines of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and implement appropriate safety practices and procedures in the workplace.

  Certification This course meets the mandatory requirements for Certification as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act.  Students can choose to prepare for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Examination.
  Objective The objective of this course is to develop an in-depth knowledge and related skills in Occupational Health and Safety.
  DESIGNATION 2 Hours
  Level Certificate Standard, 80% pass
  Related Courses  
  Format Interactive E-Learning
  Duration

2 Hours
  Prerequisites Working knowledge of English Language
  Governing Legislation  
  Renewal Annual (Recommended)
  Course Modules
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law
  • Management Systems and Organizational Behaviour
  • Hazard Identification and Control
  • Exposure Measurement and Analysis
  • Applied Health Sciences
  • Communication
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Best) Practices
  • Field Study or Co-op Experience
Graduates From This Program Will Find Employment In One Of The Following Areas:
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Health and Safety Auditor
  • Health and Safety Inspector
  • Compensation Administrator
 

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