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APSM 1203: Canadian Occupational Health & Safety
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Auto Parts & Service Mgmt
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of health & safety practices and risk management principles in occupational workplaces. Topics include rights and responsibilities of firms and employees, economic impact of loss control, hazard recognition, assessment and controls for physical, chemical and biological agents, accident prevention, safety metrics, emergency preparedness, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), WorksafeBC Legislation, and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the rights and responsibilities of firms and employees in occupational workplaces with regards to health and safety practices.
- Analyze the economic impact of loss control and evaluate risk management principles in the workplace.
- Recognize and assess hazards in the workplace, including physical, chemical, and biological agents, and identify appropriate controls to mitigate risk.
- Develop and implement effective accident prevention strategies to reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries and incidents.
- Apply safety metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop emergency preparedness plans that effectively respond to potential workplace hazards and incidents.
- Interpret and apply regulations related to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), WorksafeBC Legislation, and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
5 quizzes 5% each |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignments 10% each |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Introduction to occupational health and safety practices and principles Legal frameworks and regulations governing health and safety in the workplace Rights and responsibilities of firms and employees Economic impact of loss control and risk management principles Hazard recognition, assessment, and control for physical, chemical, and biological agents Accident prevention strategies and incident reporting Safety metrics and program evaluation Emergency preparedness planning and response Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) WorksafeBC Legislation and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.