Occupational Health Safety Certificate
If you have successfully completed BOTH the chemical Hazards (CHEM10005) and Physical Hazards ( SAFE10070) online courses, it is considered equivalent to Intro. to Occupational Hygiene (ENVROH101)
Some courses in this program are only offered in class. To view the program of studies visit the Continuing Education website.
Chemical Hazards - CHEM10005
Focus on correcting and preventing workplace incidents involving chemical hazards. Examine legislation, industrial processes, risk analysis and fail-safe studies. Prerequisite: Prep Science Chemistry (GSCIPE053).
Fire Protection - SAFE10071
Develop understanding of fire and life safety issues, with emphasis on fire chemistry and physics, building design, and applicable legislation. Equivalent: Basic Principles of Fire Safety (SAFEFT100).
Industrial Hygiene - SAFE10078
Learn to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, physical and biological hazards arising in or from the workplace. WHMIS and other relevant legislations receive emphasis. Equivalent to Intro to Occupational Hygiene (ENVROH101).
Introduction to Ergonomics - SAFE10045
An overview of ergonomic principles will highlight basic worksite investigation and familiarization with basic principles relating to anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, manual material handling, cumulative trauma disorders and office ergonomics. Equivalent to Changing the Workplace Through Hands-On Ergonomics (LABR10000) and Ergonomics (ENVROH304).
Introduction to Toxicology - ENVR10022
Examine chemical toxins and their effects on the human body; explore the role of toxicology in helping to prevent illness and injury. Prerequisite: Prep Science Chemistry (GSCIPE053). Equivalent to Toxicology (ENVROH105).
Legislation for Health and Safety - SAFE10077
Examine health and safety legislation, including statutes, regulations, codes and standards, the obligations of employers and of employees; filing claims, entitlement decision making, benefits, appeals, and re-employment. Equivalent to Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (SAFEOH309).
Physical Hazards - SAFE10070
Examine effects of workplace hazards, including noise, radiation, temperature extremes, ergonomics, illumination and ventilation. Prerequisites: Occupational Health and Safety (SAFEPIR21) and Introduction to Science (GSCI10002).
