OHS 5056 - Risk Management and Risk Communication (Formerly COHS 3230)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

Risk management and risk communication are fundamental skills critical to the success of every health and safety practitioner. Understanding the elements of risk management, and being able to communicate effectively and systematically about risk are expertise areas of increasing importance in contemporary health and safety program management.

This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement an effective risk management system.

Access the course syllabus for more information.

Course Outline

This course includes 7 modules and requires approximately 46 hours of student engagement. For module details, access the course syllabus.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand operational risk management issues.
Define and formally explain risk and discuss different perspectives on risk-taking.
Distinguish between hazards and risks.
Utilize integrated risk management processes and commonly used risk assessment tools.

For more detailed learner outcomes, access the course syllabus.

Notes

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has joined forces with over 40 global organizations to sign the Singapore Accord, led by the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). This agreement introduces a comprehensive framework for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, designed to enhance their effectiveness across various industries.