Labour Studies in Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 140
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mohawk College, in partnership with the Hamilton & District Labour Council and the Brantford & District Labour Council, is offering a Certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Effective Fall 2011 the Program of Studies has changed. Students entering the program will be required to complete the courses listed below to obtain the Certificate. Students who began their studies prior to Fall 2011 should contact the HDLC regarding a strategy for completion.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
Mandatory Courses: |
| LABREWS01 |
Occupational Health & Safety - Level 1 - Training |
30
|
| LABREWS02 |
Occupational Health & Safety - Level 2 - Provincial Law |
30
|
| LABREWS07 |
Occupational Health & Safety - Level 2 - Provincial Committees |
30
|
| SAFE10080 |
Occupational Health & Safety - Level 3 - Common Workplace Issues |
39
|
Option Group 1 (choose 1 course): |
| LABR10083 |
Labour Issues - Research and Documentation |
30
|
| LABR10084 |
Coroner's Inquest |
30
|
Option Group 2 (choose 1 course): |
| SAFE10081 |
Occupational Health and Safety - Industrial |
30
|
| SAFE10082 |
Occupational Health and Safety - Health Care/Community |
30
|
NOTES
Most courses require a manual. Manuals are sold by the HDLC and fees will be collected from students on the first day of class. Manual prices are available at http://www.hamiltonlabour.ca. Choose the Education tab.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LABREWS01 Occupational Health & Safety - Level 1 - Training
Focus on the rights and responsibilities of workplace parties, hazard recognition and control, Joint Health and Safety Committees, and more.
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LABREWS02 Occupational Health & Safety - Level 2 - Provincial Law
Study legislation governing labour's roles and develop understanding of legal order, enforcement and deficiences.
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LABREWS07 Occupational Health & Safety - Level 2 - Provincial Committees
Examine responsibilities of Joint Committees with emphasis on changes to the OH&S Act, the issue of dangerous circumstances and recent gains in testing & inspections.
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SAFE10080 Occupational Health & Safety - Level 3 - Common Workplace Issues
Focus on health & safety hazards encountered in the workplace with attention to identification, control and worker protection.
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LABR10083 Labour Issues - Research and Documentation
Learn to identify current issues, long term risks and benefits, and discuss how they impact our daily lives by researching a topic relevant to the current Labour movement.
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LABR10084 Coroner's Inquest
Prepares workers, their representatives, family members and others to participate in a coroner's inquest. Provides an introduction to the Ontario's Coroner's system and the Coroner's Act, including technical terms and procedures.
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SAFE10081 Occupational Health and Safety - Industrial
Topics Include: Confined spaces entry hazard recognition training, confined spaces plans & programs, safety requirements for transporting dangerous goods, and lockout procedures.
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SAFE10082 Occupational Health and Safety - Health Care/Community
Examine various types of hazards, diseases and gases. Covers ergonomics for the Health care sector, community workers and other related employment dangers.
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