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Occupational Disease

The goal of our Occupational Disease course is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the potential hazards present in various work environments.

Occupational Disease

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Occupational Disease course is crafted to enlighten participants about the possible risks stemming from diverse occupational exposures. It explores a range of professions including Firefighters, Equipment Operators, Labourers, among others. By the end of this Occupational Disease course, learners will gain insight into the origins of the most common occupational diseases and the strategies employed to identify and mitigate these risks.

COURSE TOPICS

The online Occupational Disease course delves into the following subject matter:

  • Historical perspective of occupational disease
  • Prevalent types of occupational disease
  • The role and significance of occupational hygiene
  • Origins and categorization of occupational diseases
  • Typical pathways for contaminants to enter the body
  • Duties and obligations related to controlling occupational diseases
  • Control hierarchy for workplace contaminants
  • Procedures for reporting occupational diseases
  • Management of occupational diseases

This course spans 2.5 technical hours. 


CEUs 
(Continuing Education Units) 


BCRSP 
Potential eligibility for 0.25 CEUs from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) – Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD Program) for the purpose of recertification in maintaining the BCRSP certification. Visit the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria.  

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

A total of 150 minutes is required to complete the course.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successfully finishing this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. It is recommended that this Occupational Disease course be retaken every 3 years from the course completion date as stated on the certificate.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 150 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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