XADM 10006 - Workplace Health and Safety
Course description
Take a leadership role on the issue of workplace health, safety and Workers' Compensation. The amount of accountability you have in this area depends on the size of your organization and management's assessment of inherent risks. Make sure that your organization's efforts are coordinated and effective.Learner outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- understand the nature of workplace health, safety, and wellness.
- be able to define application of legislation or regulations related to health, safety, and workers compensation.
- understand the legal implications of health and safety.
- understand due diligence and strict liability requirements.
- be able to establish a joint responsibility system e.g., health and safety committees, investigations, and training to ensure employee safety.
- be able to establish an effective program for hazard recognition and control.
- understand the principles of workplace inspections.
- be able to understand the principles of an effective accident/incident investigation.
- understand the importance of the health and safety management system in relation to the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders.
Applies towards:
- Human Resource Management Extension Certificate : Required courses
Thank you for your interest in our programming. There are no sections of this course currently scheduled; however, we update our schedules regularly.
- New spring and summer schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in March.
- New winter schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in November.
- New fall schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in June.
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