Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2021
Prerequisites: HRMT70006
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: HRMT70006 or another postsecondary level HR fundamentals course

Program(s): Human Resource - Certified Hum, Human Resource -Certified Hum, Human Resource Management, Occupational Health and Safety
Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210517_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students participate in a comprehensive introduction to the field of occupational health and safety. They identify and examine the technical, legislative, political, and personal dimensions of occupational health and safety and cover additional topics such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Students learn to identify and describe connections between employee wellness and the attainment of organizational goals.

Program Context

Human Resource - Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This is a compulsory course in the Human Resources Management Certificate program.
Human Resource -Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This is a compulsory course in the Human Resources Management Certificate program. HRPA has approved this course as equivalent to the Occupational Health & Safety requirement in the CHRM program.
Occupational Health and Safety	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a compulsory course in the Occupational Health and Safety Recognition of Achievement.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to apply Health and Safety legislation to the workplace, and implement a health and safety program within the context of the role of an Human Resources professional.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Identify the costs of improper health and safety programs, to suggest workplace investment of a well- designed health and safety program.
Use the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario to achieve legal compliance.
Describe the steps needed to form a Joint Health and Safety Committee as required by law.
Identify the requirements needed to initiate injury and disease claims with WSIB.
Describe industry appropriate behaviors in the event of a hazardous occurrence.
Identify various physical, chemical and biological agents and implement H&S controls.
Recognize sources of work-related stressors to provide employee assistance.
Describe the role of the HRM with regards to workplace violence.
Develop work safe training programs and return to work programs for the workplace, while considering the barriers to implementing an H&S program.
Identify the legal, ethical and strategic factors which influence employer actions.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Discussions (3 X 5%)	15.0%
	Quizzes (3 X 5%)	15.0%
	Assignment	10.0%
	Midterm (online)	30.0%
	Final (online)	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Full participation and attendance is recommended for this course.  Students who miss a class are responsible for any information discussed.

Test dates and assignment due dates will be assigned by the instructor.

Missed tests/exams will receive a grade of "zero" unless arrangements are made with the instructor's approval PRIOR to the testing date.

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Assignments	30.0%
	Mid-term Test	35.0%
	Final Exam	35.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Full participation and attendance is recommended for this course.  Students who miss a class are responsible for any information discussed.

Test dates and assignment due dates will be assigned by the instructor.

Missed tests/exams will receive a grade of "zero" unless arrangements are made with the instructor's approval PRIOR to the testing date.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	Multiple Professors	Continuing Education Students - On Campus
	Online	Multiple Professors	Continuing Education Students - Online

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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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