Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the principles and practices of occupational health and safety in organizations. Students will explore workplace hazards, risk assessment, safety legislation, incident prevention, disability management, and the roles of managers and employers in creating safe and healthy workplaces. Emphasis is placed on legal compliance, safety culture, psychological health and safety, and the Canadian occupational health and safety context. Prerequisites: BSAD 261 or permission of the instructor. Three credits.