3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: PUBH B310) An introductory course covering major issues in occupational health and safety, with an emphasis on the identification, evaluation and control of physical, chemical, biological and behavioral factors often present in the workplace and pose a risk for illness, injury and death. As people typically work at least 40 hours per week for most of their adult lives, the workplace has the potential to significantly impact human health and wellbeing.