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Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Capstone

OHS8040/OHS8100
Closed
Conestoga College
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Daniela Lee
Professor
4
Timeline
  • November 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • November 23, 2021
    Capstone Report and Deliverables: Week 11(Second Semester)
  • December 4, 2021
    Consulting (Client) Proposal (due at the end of the First Semester)
  • March 29, 2022
    Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 12 (Second Semester)
  • April 5, 2022
    Final Report and Presentation to Client
  • April 12, 2022
    Client Assessment Due
  • April 21, 2022
    Experience end
Experience
2/5 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Operations Project management Law and policy
Skills
project planning business consulting communication data analysis research
Learner goals and capabilities

The health and safety of workers is a top concern especially during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Under Ontario law, employers have the duty to keep workers and workplaces safe and free of hazards. The Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness (OHSW) graduate program provides a focused developing a body of 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 practical Health and Safety related consulting project. The scope and nature of the project can vary widely and students work remotely with an organization, under the guidance of a company mentor and a faculty member. Projects can come from a wide range of settings, including industrial and manufacturing, municipal government, health care institutions, software companies, utilities, and consultancies.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.

Learners

Learners
Certificate
Any level
50 learners
Project
60 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The H&S project is delivered over 2 terms beginning in May 2022.

A Detailed project proposal with needs analysis and client agreement will be completed for August, 2022.

The development and implementation portion of the project will commence in September, 2022.

The project deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. Projects need to be completed by December , 2022.

Project deliverables normally include but are not limited to:

  • a presentation summarizing findings
  • 15-20 page report on key findings -students will submit a detailed report and presentation on the outcomes of the project and recommendations. This may include updated policy documents, the outline for a new program, training or other deliverables as agreed upon.

If you interested in a health and safety project for your organization for Spring 2022, please contact Daniela Lee (dlee@conestogac.on.ca)

Project timeline
  • November 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • November 23, 2021
    Capstone Report and Deliverables: Week 11(Second Semester)
  • December 4, 2021
    Consulting (Client) Proposal (due at the end of the First Semester)
  • March 29, 2022
    Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 12 (Second Semester)
  • April 5, 2022
    Final Report and Presentation to Client
  • April 12, 2022
    Client Assessment Due
  • April 21, 2022
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Project examples include but are not limited to:

  • Remote ergonomic assessments through online communication
  • Conduct a H&S gap analysis of current procedures to ensure company legal compliance
  • Assess the design, operation of one aspect of the H&S 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
  • Office ergonomic assessment (including Home offices and work from home guidance) through online interviews, checklists, and virtual assessments –recommendations on how to set up office will be provided
  • Develop Health and Safety or Ergonomic awareness training for your company
  • Develop a Stretching/Exercise program specific to the demands of your industry
  • Implement a Corporate Wellness Initiative
Linked templates
Training Module Development Health & Wellness Program Implementation View all

Additional company criteria

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

Assessment/grading of final report and presentation.

Be available to attend kick-off session and the student's final presentations virtually.

Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the student's primary contact over the duration of the virtual project to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions . Students will interact virtually with their primary contact on a weekly basis, or as needed. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup.

Connecting with the Program Coordinator (Morgan Maher to confirm the project scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.