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Graeme Simpson

COURSE OUTLINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

Course Title:

Occupational Health and Safety

Course HRPD 513/


Code:
HRM 5006
Programs:

Schedule
Type Code:

LEC

Human Resource Management


Postgraduate Certificate

Credit
Value:

Class
Hours:

45

Prerequisite(s):

None

Corequisite(s):

None

Prerequisite for:
Restrictions:

Approved By: Graeme Simpson

Dean/Associate Dean: Peter Madott

Signature:

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 2013/2014

Date: November 29, 2013

Course Description
This course provides students with solid content and understanding of health and safety issues,
legislation and programs. An overview of health and safety with specific reference to human
resources, the legislative context of health and safety in Canada, and issues relating to
Workers Compensation and disability management are covered. These topics are followed up
by a focus on the types of hazards in the workplace, including: physical agents, chemical
agents, biological agents, psychosocial hazards, and hazard recognition; with specific reference
to techniques for managing and controlling these hazards. Some of the major ways in which
Human Resource Professionals become actively involved in health and safety are extensively
covered, including: techniques of hazard control, training, motivating safe working behaviour,
emergency response planning, effective accident investigation techniques, and promoting
employee health and wellness in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the practical application of Occupational Health and Safety legislation in
Ontario by:
a. Explaining the evolution of occupational health and safety related legislation in
Canada.
b. Differentiating between federal and provincial health and safety legislation to
determine appropriate legal jurisdictions covering several workplaces.
c. Explaining the role of the Ministry of Labour, Inspectors, and other Government
agencies in the administration and monitoring of occupational health and safety.
d. Applying the principal of the Internal Responsibility System through analysis of
legislated rights, responsibilities, duties and roles of employers, supervisors and
workers.
e. Locating, interpreting and applying the provisions of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act, WHMIS, and Industrial Establishments regulations to workplaces in
Ontario.
2. Provide effective management of occupational health and safety loss in the workplace
by:
a. Explaining contrasting approaches to workplace health and safety management
and their effects on hazard control and health and safety loss to people,
process or property.
b. Performing a workplace inspection including drawing a block diagram of the
workplace and identifying workflow patterns and workplace hazards.
c. Analyzing the workplace for hazardous substances, noise, vibrations,
ergonomics, air quality, ventilation and other hazards.
d. Applying the principals and techniques of 3 control types to reduce or eliminate
workplace hazards.
e. Investigating accidents and incidents utilizing loss control models to develop and
propose solutions for hazardous working conditions.
f. Define the requirements for an Emergency Response Program to legally manage
workplace emergencies and crisis conditions.
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3. Demonstrate the practical application of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
by:
a. Differentiating between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 employers in Ontario.
b. Explaining the role, responsibilities, rights and duties of the Ministry of Labour
and the Workplace Safety Insurance Board in Ontario in administering Workplace
Safety Insurance.
c. Explaining the role, responsibilities, rights and duties of the employer and
workers under the provisions of the Act and Regulations.
d. Describing the timing, information requirements, documentation and record
keeping necessary for payroll reporting, NEER assessment, the Workwell
Program and Claims Administration.
e. Giving examples of compensation calculations used in determining awards to
beneficiaries under the Act and Regulations.
4. Utilize the Internet, the Learning Resources Centre and other resources to research and
document current workplace health and safety issues including Wellness Programs,
EAPs, Substance abuse, Stress, Workplace Violence and Harassment.
Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills are transferable skills that provide the foundation for a students
academic, vocational, and personal success.
Y

Communication

Numeracy

Critical Thinking &


Y
Problem Solving
Information Management Y

Interpersonal
Personal

Learning Resources
Required Resources:
Kelloway, K., & Francis, L. (2013). Management of Occupational Health and Safety (6th Edition).
Toronto: Nelson Education.
OSG 2013 Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations The Green Book.
Toronto: Ontario Safety Group.
Supplemental Resources:
On-line Resources are found at www.worksmartcampus.ca Campus ID = MEVT2747
Copyright
Copyright is the exclusive legal right given to a creator to reproduce, publish, sell or distribute
his/her work. All members of the Humber community are required to comply with Canadian
copyright law which governs the reproduction, use and distribution of copyrighted materials.
This means that the copying, use and distribution of copyright- protected materials, regardless
of format, is subject to certain limits and restrictions. For example, photocopying or scanning an
entire textbook is not allowed, nor is distributing a scanned book.
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See the Humber Libraries website (http://library.humber.ca) for additional information regarding
copyright and for details on allowable limits.
Learning Delivery Format
Classes will take the form of lectures, discussions and case studies.
Course Content
UNIT

TOPIC(S)

Introduction

The Health and Safety


System
The Ontario
Occupational Health
and Safety Act
Overview
Legislative Framework

Hazard Recognition,
Risk Assessment and
Control

Physical Agents

Hazardous vs.
Dangerous

Economic, legal and moral considerations


The stakeholders
The health and safety system
Health and safety liability
The structure of the OHSA
OHSA for industrial establishments 1997
Situations/work areas requiring health and
safety committees
Duties of workplace parties
Worker rights
Right to refuse unsafe work
Work stoppages
Roles of the Ministry of Labour and the
Inspector
Joint Health and Safety Committees and
corporate liability
WHMIS
content and training requirements
hazardous versus dangerous substances
Controlling Noise and Vibration:
Sound and hearing 1055
Principles of noise control and noise
abatement programs
Ergonomics and Work Design for the Worker
including:
Musculoskeletal injuries
Principles of workplace design
Body entry and exit routes
Key body systems
Workplace carcinogens
Acute and chronic affects of workplace
hazards
Toxic Substances Covering:
General and specific terms
Physical states and forms
Toxic substance regulation
Basic monitoring equipment
Chemical and biological agents
Sources of Hazards
Hazard Analysis:

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ASSESSMENTS

RESOURCES
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Test #1
(Chaps. 1, 2 & 4)

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Test #2
(Chaps. 5 - 8)

Chapter 6-8
4

UNIT

TOPIC(S)

Circumstances

Health and Safety

Emergency
Procedures and
Preparedness

Incident Investigation

Motivation and
Training

Workers
Compensation

Disability
Management
Workplace Wellness

Domino Theory
RAC model
PEMEP model
Source path human analysis
Hazard Control:
Communication
Controls
Safety procedures
Fault tree analysis
Committee work
Management of Health and Safety
Workplace Safety inspections
Incidents vs. Accidents
Critical injury
Work stoppage
Responding to Health and Safety
Problems:
Characteristics of poor performance firms
Strategies to improve performance of
health and safety systems
Establishing and motivating a health and
safety committee
Union/labour influences on health and
safety
Developing a Health and Safety Policy:
Record Keeping
Training
Emergency Plan
Fire Plan
Evacuation requirements
First aid and medical attention
Health and safety research
Critical factors in the investigative process
Investigative methods
Corrective and preventive actions
Components of a training program
Delivery options
Effectiveness
Safety training initiatives
Overview: classifications, reporting, NEER
Section 1101 of WSIA First Aid
Return to work principles and strategies
Assessment methods, Workwell audit,
WSIB rate assessment appeals, accident
frequency and severity rates
Workers Compensation Board
Return to Work
Disability Management
Work Family and Health Promotion Prog.

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ASSESSMENTS

RESOURCES

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Test #3
(Chaps. 10 - 12)

Chapter 9

Chapter 3

Chapters 13
& 14
5

UNIT

TOPIC(S)

ASSESSMENTS

RESOURCES

Final Exam
(concentrating
on Chps. 9,3,13
&14)

Final Exam

Please note: this course schedule may change as resources and circumstances require.
Student Evaluations
Type of Assessment

Test (3 @ 25% each)

75

Final Exam

25
100%

Degree Students
In addition to meeting all program specific course and credit requirements, students must have
a Cumulative Program Grade Point Average (CPGPA) of 65 in order to be eligible for
graduation.
Diploma/Post-Graduate Students
In addition to meeting all program specific course and credit requirements, students must have
a Cumulative Program Grade Point Average (CPGPA) of 60 in order to be eligible for
graduation.
Policies and Procedures
It is the students responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations which can be
found on the following website: http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is essentially honesty in all academic endeavours. Academic integrity
requires that students avoid all forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty, including
plagiarism, cheating on tests or exams or any misrepresentation of academic accomplishment.
Academic Concern/Appeals
If a student has questions or concerns regarding a grade on an assignment or test, the student
should discuss the matter with the faculty member. The Program Co-ordinator and/or the
Associate Dean may be asked to assist if the faculty member and student are unable to resolve
issues. For additional information please refer to Section 13 of Colleges Academic Complaint
and Appeal Policy at the web site identified above.
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Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR)


Course credits may be granted in recognition of prior learning, and that Application for
Consideration is made through the Office of the Registrar at
http://www.humber.ca/plar/docs/pla.pdf.
Disability Services
Humber seeks to create a welcoming environment where equity, diversity and safety of all
groups are fundamental. Humber is dedicated to providing equal access to students with
disabilities. The Disability Services staff are available by appointment to assess specific needs,
provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic
accommodations, contact:
Disability Services: http://www.humber.ca/disabilityservices/
North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5180
Lakeshore Campus: (416) 675-6622 X3265
Disclaimer
While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the
order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time
constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment
problems or changes, etc.).

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