Occupational Health and Safety Management (Co-op)
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Program Overview
Occupational health and safety specialists focus on recognizing, preventing and managing potential risks to the health and safety of workers in their work environment. Fanshawe’s Occupational Health and Safety Management program is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate that prepares graduates for entry-level supervisory roles in the field of occupational health and safety.
international only
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Program Details
Program Code
OLH2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
45 Weeks
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2024 September
London
Open
Your Learning Experience
OLH2 is only for domestic students. International students can enrol in OLH1.
Occupational health and safety specialists focus on recognizing, preventing and managing potential risks to the health and safety of workers in their work environment. Fanshawe’s Occupational Health and Safety Management program is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate (including two academic semesters and one co-op semester) that prepares graduates for entry-level supervisory roles in the field of occupational health and safety.
Fanshawe’s Occupational Health and Safety Management program prepares students for careers promoting health and safety within organizations by developing safer, healthier and more efficient ways of working. The curriculum aligns with the six competency domains of the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification offered by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), including:
- Hazard and Risks: Identification and Assessment
- Hazard and Risks: Controls and Mitigation
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethics, Professional Role and Function
- Technical, Human and Social Sciences
- Management Sciences
Graduates will be prepared for employment opportunities in all occupational environments, from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and agriculture, as in-house professionals or as consultants.
Career Information
This program prepares graduates for entry-level supervisory roles in the field of occupational health and safety.
Careers include: Occupational Health Inspector, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Industrial Health Officer and Public Health Safety Officer.
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Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Evaluate safety management systems using industry-standard principles and practices to determine system efficacy and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement safety management systems that meet organizational goals and comply with Canadian legislation, regulations, standards, industry guidelines and best practices.
- Develop and implement practices, policies and programs for workplace health and wellness that are aligned with regulatory requirements and industry practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, investigate and address health, safety and wellness challenges within organizations.
- Evaluate and evolve the health, safety and wellness performance of the organizational culture using industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices.
- Implement controls and mitigation strategies appropriate for identified hazards and risks to protect workers and the organization.
- Identify and assess hazards and risks at the workplace, using a variety of industry-standard techniques and tools, to protect workers and the organization.
- Develop and implement corporate environmental social responsibility and sustainability practices, policies and programs that comply with Canadian legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Comply with the professional and ethical obligations and expectations for safety professionals outlined in the BCRSP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry in a Canadian context.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.