Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Capstone

OHS 8100
Closed
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Professor
5
Timeline
  • October 21, 2020
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2020
    Consulting (Client) Proposal (due at the end of the First Semester)
  • March 23, 2021
    Capstone Report and Deliverables: Week 12 (Second Semester)
  • March 30, 2021
    Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 13 (Second Semester)
  • April 6, 2021
    Final Presentation to Client
  • April 11, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
1/2 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Operations Law and policy
Skills
data analysis program & policy development health & safety assessments project planning communication
Learner goals and capabilities

In today's work environment, a balance of work and personal wellness is critical from both the personal and organizational perspective. The Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness (OHSW) graduate program provides a focused body of knowledge and skills for individuals interested in developing and building their knowledge and skills in occupational health, safety, and wellness.

In teams of 4-5, students from Conestoga College will connect with your organization with the purpose of performing a Health and Safety related consulting assignment or primary research project. The scope and nature of the project can vary widely but it should be related to the highest level critical thinking outcomes listed in the student's course outlines (critical analysis, assess pros and cons, develop a new program or process).

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Any level
50 learners
Project
60 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Report and Presentation: Students will submit a detailed report (10-12 pages) and present on the outcomes of the project and recommendations. This may include an updated policy document, the outline for a new program, or other deliverables as agreed upon.

Project timeline
  • October 21, 2020
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2020
    Consulting (Client) Proposal (due at the end of the First Semester)
  • March 23, 2021
    Capstone Report and Deliverables: Week 12 (Second Semester)
  • March 30, 2021
    Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 13 (Second Semester)
  • April 6, 2021
    Final Presentation to Client
  • April 11, 2021
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Project examples include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct a H&S Audit of current procedures and practices for legal compliance
  • Assess the design, operation of one aspect of the EHS function, recommend changes
  • Design and deliver a H&S training program (WHMIS, Ergonomics, Due Diligence, etc.)
  • Conduct a hazard analysis/ risk assessment and recommend controls to mitigate risk
  • Develop an Emergency Response Plan
  • Implement a Corporate Wellness Initiative

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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