Introduction to Health and Safety Systems

  • Online delivery
  • eClass
  • 39 hour course, no prerequisites
section FA1
starts in 25 days

section FA2
starts in 30 days

section WI1
starts in 5 months

section WI2
starts in 5 months

This intro­duc­tion to the­o­ries and prac­tices of health and safe­ty pro­grams in the work­place includes the recog­ni­tion, eval­u­a­tion, and con­trol haz­ards. You will devel­op a basic under­stand­ing of acci­dent con­trol pro­ce­dures as you exam­ine the leg­is­la­tions relat­ed to acci­dent inves­ti­ga­tion, work site inspec­tion, acci­dent cau­sa­tion the­o­ries, and safe-work pro­ce­dure development.

Course at a glance
  • Offered fully online or through blended (online + in-class) learning.
  • Explore the main concepts of safety management, understand how they play a role in your work as a health and safety practitioner, and learn how to apply them for solving relevant practical problems.
  • Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the fundamental elements of effective health and safety management systems.
  • Apply basic concepts and principles associated with managing safety, such as hazard assessment, risk management, incident investigation, workplace inspections, training, and continuous improvement.
  • Explain the variations in roles and duties of health and safety practitioners, as well as their relationship with others.
  • Describe the evolution of health and safety management since the industrial revolution.
  • Describe a basic approach to building an effective health and safety management system.
  • Describe the basic OHS legislation in Alberta and its general influence on OHS performance.
Take note:

  • This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” Some sections of EXOS 4620 are delivered entirely online; others are taught through a mix of online and in-class instruction (blended).
  • When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (online or blended).
  • The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
  • Required reading materials: Practical Loss Control Leadership, 3rd edition, Bird, F. E., Clark, M.D. & Germain, G. L., 2003; Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code, Alberta Queen’s Printer (www.qp.alberta.ca).
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Offered:

Nicole Orr

Your Instructor

Nicole Orr

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Weekend (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Sep 3, 2020Sep 27, 2020
Sep 10Sep 13
Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Textbooks

Required

Alberta Ohs Act, Regulation And Code

Required

BIRD

Practical Loss Control Leadership

ISBN 9780880610544

Class info
  • This is a syn­chro­nous course that fea­tures live online activ­i­ties at pre­de­ter­mined times. This class requires a pre and post-work com­po­nent to be com­plet­ed before and after the in-class meet­ing. This infor­ma­tion will be com­mu­ni­cat­ed to you via your ual­ber­ta email address and the class syl­labus with­in eClass. For the real-time class­room ses­sions, a com­put­er with both audio input and out­put (such as a micro­phone-equipped head­set) is required. To start your online learn­ing expe­ri­ence vis­it www​.ext​-leo​.ca/​s​t​u​dents
  • 39 course hours in total
  • Eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
    Cor­po­rate mul­ti-reg­is­tra­tion pack­ages are avail­able for most Exten­sion cours­es. Con­tact us at excorp@​ualberta.​ca for pre­ferred pricing.
  • Open for registration until September 3, 2020. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
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Susan Sawatzky

Your Instructor

Susan Sawatzky

Asyn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Weekday daytime
Sep 8, 2020Nov 14, 2020
Textbooks

Required

Alberta Ohs Act, Regulation And Code

Alber­ta Queen’s Print­er: 780−427−4952, www​.qp​.alber​ta​.ca

Required

BIRD

Practical Loss Control Leadership

ISBN 9780880610544

Class info
  • This is an asyn­chro­nous course. To start your online learn­ing expe­ri­ence vis­it www​.ext​-leo​.ca/​s​t​u​dents
  • 39 course hours in total
  • Eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
    Cor­po­rate mul­ti-reg­is­tra­tion pack­ages are avail­able for most Exten­sion cours­es. Con­tact us at excorp@​ualberta.​ca for pre­ferred pricing.
  • Open for registration until September 8, 2020. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Available
view cart
Asyn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Weekday daytime
Jan 11, 2021Mar 20, 2021
Textbooks

Required

Alberta Oh&s Acts, Regulations And Codes

Alber­ta Queens Print­er: 780.427.4952, www​.qp​.alber​ta​.ca

Required

BIRD

Practical Loss Control Leadership

ISBN 9780880610544

Class info
  • This is an asyn­chro­nous course. To start your online learn­ing expe­ri­ence vis­it www​.ext​-leo​.ca/​s​t​u​dents
  • 39 course hours in total
  • Eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
    Cor­po­rate mul­ti-reg­is­tra­tion pack­ages are avail­able for most Exten­sion cours­es. Con­tact us at excorp@​ualberta.​ca for pre­ferred pricing.
  • Open for registration until January 11, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Available
view cart
Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Weekend (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Jan 14, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Jan 21Jan 24
Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Textbooks

Required

Alberta Oh&s Acts, Regulations And Codes

Alber­ta Queens Print­er: 780.427.4952, www​.qp​.alber​ta​.ca

Required

BIRD

Practical Loss Control Leadership

ISBN 9780880610544

Class info
  • This is a syn­chro­nous course that fea­tures live online activ­i­ties at pre­de­ter­mined times. To start your online learn­ing expe­ri­ence vis­it www​.ext​-leo​.ca/​s​t​u​dents
  • 39 course hours in total
  • Eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
    Cor­po­rate mul­ti-reg­is­tra­tion pack­ages are avail­able for most Exten­sion cours­es. Con­tact us at excorp@​ualberta.​ca for pre­ferred pricing.
  • Open for registration until January 14, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Available
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* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.

We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.

Email

ohs@ualberta.ca

Looking for different course dates?

New course schedules are released each June and October.

  • 4 scheduled
  • Online delivery
  • 39 hour course, no prerequisites
section FA1
starts in 25 days

section FA2
starts in 30 days

section WI1
starts in 5 months

section WI2
starts in 5 months


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