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When you earn Sheridan's Occupational Health and Safety Recognition of Achievement, you'll have the knowledge and training to help you manage health and safety programs in your workplace or at client sites.

Work successfully. Work safely.

Program Delivery

This program is delivered via online (asynchronous) classroom.

Program Description

Health and safety is currently of the utmost importance.

There is a strong connection between the health and wellbeing of employees and their work environment - whether on site, remote, or virtual. When employees feel valued, respected and satisfied in their jobs and work in safe and healthy environments, they are more likely to be more productive and committed to their work. The regulatory framework for providing a safe workplace is becoming increasingly stringent with penalties for non-compliance. When you earn Sheridan's Occupational Health and Safety Recognition of Achievement, you'll have the knowledge and skills to design and implement health and safety programs to reduce accidents in the workplace and maintain a company’s bottom line.

Students will begin to delve into complex and changing concepts such as workplace ergonomics, human physiology, WHMIS guidelines, environmental issues and impact, legislation requirements, and more. 

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Understand anatomy and physiology to make sound ergonomic recommendations 
  • Identify workplace hazards 
  • Design office environments using ergonomic principles 
  • Recognize hazardous situations 
  • Utilize fire and safety equipment 
  • Acknowledge emerging trends in organizational safety
  • Explain working from heights hazards and equipment
  • and more!

Work successfully. Work safely. Enrol today. 

Recommended Program Pathway

Students can choose from the seven (7) required courses in any order. There is no recommended program pathway.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or (905) 874-4440. 

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Program Details


Classes offered: 7
Classes required for completion: 7
Mandatory Classes: 7
Elective Classes: 0
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at sajeela.malik@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'Occupational Health and Safety' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Ergonomics (HEAL70017) : Mandatory
An overview of ergonomic principles highlights basic worksite investigation and familiarization with basic principles relating to anatomy, biomechanics, physiol ......(more)
Fire Protection (ENGI70005) : Mandatory
The risk of fire is a threat to health, safety and the delivery of services. Students learn specific information related to fire and life safety. Topics include ......(more)
Health and Safety (HRMT70790) : Mandatory
Students are introduced to the broad and ever-changing field of occupational health and safety, an inherently technical subject area. The multiple dimensions of ......(more)
Industrial Hygiene (HRMT70025) : Mandatory
Examine the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical, and biological hazards arising in or from the workplace. WHMIS and other re ......(more)
Introduction to Environmental Management (MGMT70019) : Mandatory
Study the development of analytical and evaluation skills required in the management of environmental issues. Become familiar with the fate and effects of envir ......(more)
Legislation for Health and Safety (LAWS70005) : Mandatory
Study the various jurisdictions; how to locate the specific legislation; the interface between the statutes, regulations, codes, and standards; the obligations ......(more)
Management and Labour Concerns in Occupational Health and Safety (HRMT70026) : Mandatory
Emerging trends and current management issues, concepts, and practices pertaining to the field of occupational health and safety are examined. Students focus on ......(more)
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