Overview of occupational health regulations, hazard identification, and safety protocols in technical workplaces.
Course overview
This course introduces the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety within technical and industrial environments. You will explore the regulatory frameworks that govern workplace safety, with a focus on the power and process engineering sectors. The curriculum covers hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, and the implementation of safety protocols designed to protect workers and infrastructure.
Who takes this course
POWR 1670 is an elective course open to students in the Power Engineering Technician program. It is also available to other students in the School of Energy & Applied Engineering who wish to supplement their technical training with essential safety knowledge.
Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 15
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify key occupational health and safety legislation applicable to the power and process industries.
- Recognize common workplace hazards including chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic risks.
- Apply standard protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use.
- Conduct basic hazard assessments and risk analyses for industrial settings.
- Communicate safety concerns and incident reports using industry-standard forms.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Safety quiz | 20 |
| Hazard identification assignment | 30 |
| Final assessment | 50 |