Occupational Health and Safety

The Certificate prepares students for employment as Technicians in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. Students gain the knowledge and skills required to monitor and assess the safety of people at work and related workplace hazards. In addition to the fundamentals, students will explore the management skills required to support and lead workplace safety programs.

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, workplaces must prepare, and review at least annually, a written Occupational Health and Safety policy and maintain a program to implement that policy. This certificate program is designed to assist participants in fulfilling this legal requirement by providing guidelines and assistance in defining Health and Safety objectives and developing policies and procedures.

This program will interest individuals with responsibility for Health and Safety (e.g. Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, Occupational Health Nurses, Joint Health and Safety Committees, etc.) that require broader legal and technical knowledge to function effectively in their occupation.

Note:
The OHS Program meets the Formal Education Requirement of the eligibility criteria (Pathway A) for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) set out by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). Please see About the CRST Certification on the BCRSP website for more information.

This certificate does not meet the educational requirements for the CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation. See About the CRSP Certification on the BCRSP website.
Note:
The OHS Program meets the Formal Education Requirement of the eligibility criteria (Pathway A) for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) set out by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). Please see About the CRST Certification on the BCRSP website for more information.

This certificate does not meet the educational requirements for the CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation. See About the CRSP Certification on the BCRSP website.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR Equivalent OR 19 years of age or older.

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed on the Curriculum page when they are offered
 

CURRICULUM

OHS100  Industrial Hygiene
OHS101  Legislation for Health and Safety
OHS102  Environmental Management: An Introduction
OHS103  Management Labour Concerns in Occupational H&S
OHS104  Fire Protection
OHS105  Ergonomics
HRM843  Occupational Health and Safety

Upon successful completion of the 7 courses, students are eligible to request to graduate.
Note: Not all courses are offered each semester. Students may begin studies in any semester.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.