Occupational Health and Safety

Undergraduate

This course introduces key principles, practices, and legal foundations of workplace health and safety. Students learn to identify, assess, and control hazards; interpret Canadian OHS legislation; and understand employer–employee responsibilities. Through case studies and applied exercises, the course develops skills in incident reporting, investigations, emergency planning, and fostering proactive safety cultures across diverse organizational settings. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or higher, or permission of the instructor.