Occupational Health and Safety (Co-Op) Diploma

Our program will give you the knowledge and technical skills required to develop, implement and evaluate corporate OHS systems and programs that keep people safe on the job.

Our advanced curriculum builds strong technical skills and provides exposure to many different facets of the OHS profession, including:

• hazard anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control 
• risk management 
• ergonomics 
• occupational hygiene 
• construction safety 
• emergency management 
• incident investigation 
• WHMIS standards and compliance 

You’ll also gain important soft skills, including how to:

• work independently and in teams 
• write effectively 
• present oral reports 
• calculate, interpret and analyze data 

By focusing on real-world issues and practical training, students learn to manage the impact of biological, physical, chemical and ergonomic hazards. Specific examples include:

• performing a workplace inspection in an automotive or heavy equipment shop 
• fit testing a respirator to ensure workers are protected from airborne contaminants 
• investigating a workplace incident and recommending corrective action