IThe Legislation: Acts & Regulations course introduces students to the complex tangle of legislation, guidelines, and regulations that today's OH&S practitioners encounter today. The course helps you unravel the confusion by identifying key pieces of federal and provincial legislation, such as the Workers Compensation Act and Bill C-45. The course also examines the role of important safety organizations, such as WorkSafeBC, the BC Safety Authority, and the Employers' Advisers Office.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain occupational health and safety law in different Canadian jurisdictions
- Distinguish between the different OH&S responsibilities of employers, workers, agencies, and the government
- Identify applicable OH&S standards and guidelines, code, and acts
- Discuss specific legislation, such as the Mines Act and Bill C-45, and apply the concept of due diligence.
Prerequisites: N/A
Requirements: PC is Recommended for better user experience. Mac is also supported. Browser Edge is not fully supported.
Textbook: Occupational Health and Safety; Theory, Strategy and Industry Practice Author - Dianne E.G. Dyck Publisher - Lexis Nexis, 2015 ISBN - 978-0-433-47896-6
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(You will use this book for all of the courses)
