BMC 295 - Industrial Safety Processes
Course Description
Identify safety hazards and controls related to industrial work activities and processes including material handling, manufacturing techniques, electrical safety and welding. Gain basic knowledge of common safety issues related to confined spaces, fall protection, hand and power tools, automated systems and more! While the course does focus on the industrial work environment, most of the issues addressed in the course can be related to other occupational settings.This course will assist students preparing to write the examination for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designations. In alignment with the CRST and CRSP exams, the course is centred around the BCRSP’s principal reference text for safety applications (Accident & Prevention Manual for Business and Industry: Engineering & Technology) and the Canada Labour Code (Part II).
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Be able to identify safety issues related to facility design, operations, and maintenance.
- Understand safety processes related to material handling including issues related to material movement and storage.
- Gain knowledge of safety issues relating to various industrial work processes including the use of hand tools, powered tools, automated systems, woodworking, metal working, and welding.
- Learn about confined spaces, fall protection, and electrical and pressurized systems.
Prerequisites
- CE HSE001 - CE HSE Proficiency (COMPLETED)
- BMC 104 - Health and Safety Management Systems: The Basics (Pass)
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety Advanced Certificate : Core Courses