Faculty: Health Sciences This major prepares students for careers in occupational health and safety, focusing on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. Students develop skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management. Graduates are equipped for roles in health and safety management, risk assessment, and training across various industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of occupational health and safety. - Develop skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures. - Learn techniques for safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations. - Explore principles of ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in workplace safety management. - Develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective safety management. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Work Health and Safety** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in occupational health and safety. 2. **Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment** - Principles of hazard identification and risk assessment. - Techniques for conducting risk assessments and developing control measures. 3. **Safety Management Systems** - Fundamentals of safety management systems and their implementation. 4. **Ergonomics and Human Factors** - Principles of ergonomics and human factors in workplace design. 5. **Industrial Hygiene** - Fundamentals of industrial hygiene and control of workplace environmental factors. 6. **Incident Investigation and Analysis** - Principles of incident investigation and root cause analysis. 7. **Emergency Preparedness and Response** - Fundamentals of emergency preparedness and response planning. 8. **Legal and Ethical Issues in Work Health and Safety** - Understanding legal requirements and ethical considerations in workplace safety. 9. **Practicum in Work Health and Safety** - Real-world experiences in workplace safety through internships and projects. 10. **Capstone Project in Work Health and Safety** - Comprehensive project applying skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, or safety management. **Assessment Methods:** - Hazard identification reports, risk assessment analyses, safety management plans, ergonomic studies, industrial hygiene reports, incident investigation analyses, emergency response plans, legal compliance studies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers" by Roger L. Brauer. - "Safety Management: A Comprehensive Guide" by Dan Petersen. - "Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency" by Nigel Corlett and Jennifer Bishop. - "Industrial Hygiene" by Barbara Dawson and Robert N. Phalen. - "Incident Investigation: Tools and Techniques" by Dan Verne. - "Emergency Management: Principles and Practice" by William L. Waugh Jr. - "Legal and Ethical Issues in Workplace Safety" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety, industrial processes, and regulatory compliance. Suitable for students interested in workplace safety and health management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Work Health and Safety and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). **Target Audience:** Aspiring safety managers, industrial hygienists, health and safety specialists, and individuals seeking careers in occupational health and safety, risk management, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in work health and safety, supporting careers in safety management, risk assessment, compliance, and training in various industries.