HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems Master

HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems – Course Overview

This course helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for understanding and applying workplace health and safety practices. It emphasizes legal awareness, hazard identification, and safety management systems aligned with Alberta legislation.

📌 Course Parameters:

  • Note: This is the prerequisite course for all off-campus learning experiences.

📘 Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Workplace Health & Safety Management Systems
    • Identify 8 key elements:
      1. Leadership & Organizational Commitment
      2. Hazard Identification & Assessment
      3. Hazard Control
      4. Ongoing Inspections
      5. Qualifications & Training
      6. Emergency Response
      7. Incident Reporting & Investigation
      8. System Administration
    • Explain implications of each element
    • Identify these systems in real or simulated worksites
  2. Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control
    • Predict hazards in diverse workplaces (e.g., office, restaurant, construction, childcare)
    • Distinguish 5 hazard types: chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological, psychosocial
    • Explore hazards in specific occupational areas
    • Apply terms such as hazard, risk, exposure, injury, and incident
    • Communicate hazard information clearly to peers and supervisors
    • Plan and document hazard control strategies
  3. Legislation & Workplace Responsibilities
    • Research and summarize:
      • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation & Code
      • Workers’ Compensation Act
      • Employment Standards Code
    • Develop glossary of key terms (e.g., employer, PPE, muster point, COR)
    • Differentiate employer and worker roles and responsibilities
    • Describe compliance requirements under Alberta legislation
  4. Basic Competencies
    • Fundamental Skills: Communicate, manage information, use numbers, solve problems
    • Personal Management Skills: Demonstrate responsibility, adaptability, safe practices, and continuous learning
    • Teamwork Skills: Collaborate and participate in projects
  5. 📊 Evaluation: After completing the course, students must let their teacher know so they can be issued appropriate course credit.
  6. 🎓 Certification: Certification is available upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing exam mark of 70%.