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2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar
HOME Courses Occupational Health (OHS)

Occupational Health (OHS)
OHS 208 Occupational Health and Safety Law
This course begins with an examination of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and how the compensation system operates. An emphasis is placed on a detailed examination of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Canada Labour Code Part 2. A thorough analysis of the elements of the Internal Responsibility System is provided (duties, committees, work refusals). Secondary federal and provincial legislation is also covered. The course concludes with issues related to enforcement, prosecutions and due diligence.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Antirequisite: MHR 711
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 314 Physical Agents
This course is concerned primarily with two important physical agents in the workplace: noise and heat stress. Other physical health hazards covered include cold stress, whole-body and hand-arm vibration. The nature and health effects of these agents, as well as the occupational exposure criteria, measurement techniques, and exposure control methods are reviewed.
Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
Prerequisites: (ENH 220 and PCS 106) or in OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 319 Health Effects of Radiation
This course covers the physical nature of radiation, the biological effects and the protective measures necessary to eliminate or reduce exposure to radiation. The course is roughly divided between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Attention is given to the regulations and guidelines governing radiation sources.
Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
Prerequisites: (ENH 220 and PCS 106) or in OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 322 Introductory Toxicology
This course is an introduction to toxicology. The first part of the course introduces the general principles of toxicology. Chemical disposition will be studied including routes of absorption, distribution, biotransformation and excretion of chemicals. Dose response relationships are examined. Other topics include mutagenesis, teratogenesis and carcinogenesis. Target organs for chemical toxicity and classes of compounds associated with toxicity. (formerly OHS 311).
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: (CHY 104 and CHY 152) or in OC005 or OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 323 Accident Theory and Analysis
This course examines accident causation theories and methods used to model accidents, the investigation process, accident reporting and coding, and noteworthy accidents in history.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: PCS 106 or in OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 421 Occupational Hygiene Methods I
This course is the first of two that examine sampling and analytical equipment, and techniques necessary for determinations of exposure and risk, particularly to chemical agents. Existing standards and guidelines in occupational hygiene are examined, and a critical view is taken in interpretation of sampling and analytical results. (formerly OHS 321).
Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
Prerequisites: (CHY 104 and CHY 152) or in OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 422 Advanced Toxicology
This course builds on OHS 322 Introductory Toxicology by shifting the emphasis from the toxic effects of agents on particular tissues and organs to the toxicological characteristics of the most important classes of toxic agents: inorganic gases (e.g., CO, H2S, NH3), corrosives, particulates, solvents, metals, and pesticides. (formerly OHS 411).
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: OHS 322 or OHS 311, Antirequisite: OHS 411
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 477 Integrated Disability Management
This course explores the key concepts of Integrated Disability Management. A multi-disciplinary approach to managing all forms of disability will be put forward based on sound best practice disability management techniques. Government legislation and regulations will be reviewed as well as the influence of non-governmental organizations. Multiple models of disability management will be presented. The assessment and evaluation of various return to work processes will be undertaken development and implementation. This course replaces OHS (COHS) 777.
Lect: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 508 Occupational Health
This course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific basis of occupational health, specifically the relevant principles and concepts of toxicology, biophysics and ergonomics. The nature of common occupational health hazards and their effect upon the human body are examined. Examples of common protective measures and controls are also reviewed. This course is not available to students in OC001, OC003, or OC005.
Lect: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 516 Ergonomics
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of ergonomics emphasizing applications to product design and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. The focus includes anthropometry, workplace design, and biomechanical and other human factors. It also covers physical and cognitive principles relevant to human performance and well-being that are reflected in workspace, interface and task design including controls and displays and manual materials handling. Ergonomic assessment methodologies will be used to assess design features and possible musculoskeletal problems.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: (ENH 220 and PCS 106) or in OC006
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 523 Safety Evaluation Techniques
This course introduces principles of evaluation and surveys a range of methods used to evaluate safety, including the use of injury data, task analysis methods, goal structuring notation and safety cases, and introduces various qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating safety including inspections, FMEA, fault tree analysis, HAZOP, human error identification methods, and related evaluation techniques.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: MTH 125 and PCS 106
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 608 Hazard Recognition and Control
This course introduces the techniques of hazard recognition and control and examines specific hazards-primarily of a physical and safety nature. Hazard recognition and hazard control are shown to be interrelated since inadequacies of control measures in themselves may constitute hazards. Not available to students in OC003 or OC006
Lect: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 621 Occupational Hygiene Methods II
This course continues a study of the various sampling and analytical techniques necessary for determinations of exposure and risk, particularly to chemical agents. Monitoring equipment and processes are an important part of this course, as are existing standards and guidelines for exposure. A critical view is taken of interpretation of sampling and analytical results.
Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
Prerequisites: (OHS 421 and OHS 422) or (OHS 321 and OHS 411)
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 623 Safety Control Methods
Building upon earlier courses emphasizing hazard recognition and evaluation, this course examines the major categories of control methods, respiratory protective devices and measures essential to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. The course emphasizes plant design, ventilation design, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, respiratory personal protective equipment and hygiene.
Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 718 Systems Management I
Basic concepts of management, decision-making and engineering design that affect the OHS specialist. Introduces individual elements of the contemporary OHS management system. Each element is considered from an evidence-based perspective, as a background for implementing codified management systems standards and best practices guidelines. Students will set health and safety priorities, develop management system plans, and negotiate health and safety requirements in the manufacturing, distribution, use, and/or disposal phases of a product or process life-cycle.
Lect: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 723 Sectoral Applications I
This course is concerned with two of the primary sectors of the economy: industrial and construction. The safety hazards and protective measures associated with machinery, equipment and tools, confined spaces, hoists, trenching, industrial trucks and electrical sources are examined. Relevant legislation is presented.
Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 810 Seminars
This course will examine a selection of topical issues drawn from the fields of Occupational Health and Safety. Each topic will be presented by a person or persons actively involved in the subject, and the discussions that follow will utilize small or large group as appropriate.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: OHS 311
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 818 Systems Management II
This course continues the theme of OHS 718, offering exposure to further programs and components of a mature, comprehensive OHS system in the workplace. Programs covered include those concerning: health and safety management systems, workers' compensation, re-employment of injured workers, workplace violence, vehicles/transportation, off-the-job health and safety, "wellness," substance abuse, labour relations, and regulatory compliance.
Lect: 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: OHS 718
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 823 Sectoral Applications II
This course continues the survey undertaken in OHS 723 Sectoral Applications I. Following an analysis of the particular hazards and control measures found in the forestry, mining and transportation industries, the course focuses on narrower sectors of the economy such as health care facilities, retail outlets, offices and utilities.
Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Prerequisite: OHS 723
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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OHS 833 Fire Safety Management
This course begins with an overview of fire chemistry followed by an analysis of fire prevention and fire protection methodologies. Hazard recognition and evaluation techniques are presented. Important aspects of Fire, Building, and Electrical Codes are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on emergency response planning and a review of the application of codes and regulations to specific fire events.
Lect: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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