Occupational Health and Safety Program Management

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course covers all aspects of the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of workplace health and safety programs. Topics covered include legal rights and responsibilities under the shared responsibility model, hazard recognition and mitigation, risk management, emergency planning, incident investigation, reporting, disability management, and wellness and health promotion. We explore the social psychology of safety-related behavioural compliance with attention to evidence-based best practices in training, motivation, and process optimization. Recognition, control, and elimination of bullying, racism, ableism, and sexual and gender-based harassment, particularly within strong organizational cultures that have historically neglected to address such problems, are also covered. Requisite Courses: BUS-2440 and BUS-2103 both with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption) [prerequisite(s)].